Top Bahir Dar Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Experience some of Ethiopia’s most beautiful attractions on an easy private day tour from Bahir Dar to Lake Tana and the Blue Nile Falls. After a handy pickup from your hotel or other location of choice, head to the picturesque lake, where you’ll board your boat. Sit back and relax as you cruise across the lake. Transfer by car to the waterfalls, nicknamed the Smoking Waterfalls—you’ll soon find out why.

This is full day tour in and around Bahir Dar city. Bahir Dar is the capital of Amhara people regional state and one of the most beautiful cities in Ethiopia. This tour provides you a chance to catch up the ancient monasteries on Lake Tana and the blue nile fallsma waterfall on the Blue Nile river in Ethiopia. It is known as Tis Abay in Amharic, meaning "great smoke". It is situated on the upper course of the river, about 30 km downstream from the town of Bahir Dar and Lake Tana.

Bahir Dar is a beautiful lakeside town, and often the first stop on the historic north circuit of Ethiopia. Most people spend a night or two at Bahir Dar, giving you enough time to soak up the city and enjoy the scenery. The most popular thing to do in Bahir Dar is the boat trip out on to Lake Tana, Ethiopia's largest lake. Lake Tana is home to a number of islands, and on these islands sit ancient monasteries with incredible frescoes and wall paintings. Slightly outside of town is the Blue Nile Falls. Most impressive during the rainy season from June to September, the falls are the biggest on the Nile river system.

Visit ancient monasteries and their beautiful art as well as taking a hike to Blue Nile Falls on this private tour. We can switch up the itinerary according to what you are interested in. No need to worry about transport as we will pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation.