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• Alex was absolutely an...

  Mazen B,Jun 26, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Alex was absolutely an amazing guide. He has so many stories to tell and he has incredible knowledge of Ethiopian history. You will enjoy Addis Ababa in depth on this trip. It is very well balanced with a little bit of everything seeing the real unfiltered version of Addis Ababa. I had a very enjoyable experience and I highly recommend it.

• Lovely tour of Addis

  annemarievX3698XE,Jun 19, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We enjoyed our tour with Alex and Alum. Alex is very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Ethiopia. The visit to Mercato and to the pottery were for me the highlights of the tour. Alum is a very good driver. We felt very safe, while driving and while walking. We’re leaving Ethiopia with some very nice memories.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• A great long layover in Addis Ababa

  A8154RNgregj,Jun 10, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Excellent overview of the city in a short period of time. Alex helped us feel safe while also enabling us to experience the Merketo in all its glory. The visit to where Ethiopian mothers make pottery was educational and uplifting. A visit to the museum to see Lucy finished off a great day. Highly recommend.

  

  

  

  

• Spirit of Addis Ababa!

  folashadea742,Jun 1, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  A Deeply Soul-Stirring Journey Through the Heart of Addis Ababa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you are looking for a travel experience that reaches beyond sightseeing and settles somewhere deep in your spirit, Addis Ababa delivers in ways I did not fully anticipate. This city is layered, alive, and unapologetically rich in history, faith, and artistry, and I left feeling genuinely transformed. Our day opened at Holy Trinity Cathedral, known in Amharic as Kidist Selassie, the highest ranking Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo cathedral in all of Addis Ababa. Standing inside those walls, surrounded by centuries of devotion, vivid iconography, and a reverence that commands stillness, you feel the full weight of a civilization that has kept its faith unbroken for millennia. This was the spiritual anchor of the entire day. From there, we stepped into history at Tomoca Coffee in the Piazza area, the oldest coffee shop in Ethiopia, open since 1953. The traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony is iconic for good reason. It is ritual, community, and flavor all in one cup, and experiencing it here felt like the most authentic possible introduction to Ethiopian culture. Mercato Market came next, and nothing quite prepares you for the scale of it. The largest open-air market in Africa, covering several square miles and supporting an estimated 13,000 people across thousands of business entities, Mercato is organized chaos in the most magnificent way. The energy, the color, the commerce, and the craftsmanship on display were absolutely electric. This is also where the women’s pottery cooperative left its mark on me. Watching these artisans shape clay into vessels of extraordinary beauty using techniques passed down across generations was quietly profound. They are not simply craftswomen; they are living keepers of cultural memory. I purchased pieces I will treasure forever. Lunch at the Taitu Hotel in Piazza was a highlight in its own right. Built in 1905, it is the oldest hotel in Addis Ababa, commissioned by Empress Taitu Betul herself. Sitting down to a spread of injera, stews, and spiced lentils in that historic dining room felt like eating inside a chapter of Ethiopian history. Every bite told a story. The afternoon brought us to the National Museum of Ethiopia, where the paleontological collections in the basement alone are worth the entire trip. Being in the presence of some of the most significant archaeological finds on the continent puts human existence into breathtaking perspective. We then moved through the Ethnological Museum, which added yet another layer of cultural depth and rounded out the day beautifully. Our tour guides and drivers were nothing short of exceptional throughout every stop. Warm, patient, and genuinely passionate about sharing the history of their country, they elevated every moment of the itinerary. Their knowledge was deep, their storytelling was engaging, and their hospitality made us feel welcomed rather than simply toured. Addis Ababa is not a city you simply visit. It is a city that marks you. Go with an open heart, comfortable shoes, and an appetite for both food and history, and it will give you far more than you ever expected.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Beautiful Addis Ababa

  Tunc B,May 26, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Today we experienced Addi Ababa with our guide Nethan. He told every details about place we visited. National Museum, lunch, holy place were all wonderfull. So trip became more interesting. Highly recommended and if possible try to book tour with guide Nethan.

• Fantastic introduction to Addis Ababa

  erenGo,May 25, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  A great dive into Addis Ababa! Everything was arranged smoothly, well-paced and covered a lot of the sights and scenes across the day. The organisation was professional and friendly. Highly recommended for small groups (we were 3 people) and very good value.

• Amazing Addis Ababa Tour with Getahun & Atsede

  697michaelay,May 23, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had an amazing experience touring Addis Ababa with Getahun and Atsede! They were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. They handled all of the logistics seamlessly, drove us safely around the city, and were very flexible with what we wanted to see and do throughout the day. We learned so much about Ethiopian culture, history, food, and daily life while visiting places like the National Museum, Mercato, and local restaurants. Their kindness and hospitality truly made our short stop in Ethiopia memorable. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Addis Ababa! ☺️

• Kiru and our driver were...

  Eren G,May 23, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Kiru and our driver were excellent. Covered some of the major sights and scenes in Addis Ababa comfortably and at our own pace. Very much enjoyed it!

• Amazing experience

  Inspire36645690412,May 23, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Awesome day trip with our tour guide Desale. We visited the main landmarks in Addis Abeba and made the most out of it! Highly recommended.

• Addis Coffee Crave

  sudhir g,May 20, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great easy city tour . Our guide Desale was punctual and very knowledgeable. He knew the small tips about his city. Took us to a great local coffee experience

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