Top Addis Ababa Food Tours

Immerse yourself in Addis Ababa's food scene while trying out all sorts of Ethiopian food and drinks. This guided tour will take you to three different restaurants, where you'll try vegan, beef, and fish dishes. You'll also sample beers at each of the three restaurants, and try out both coffee and fresh juice.

On our walking culinary tours, we'll stop at multiple eateries and give you the lowdown on their signature dishes. The history and customs of each dish are brought to life by our knowledgeable experts. A wide variety of restaurants are available, from casual cafes to posh steakhouses.Our food tours cover a relatively small area, and we stroll from one location to another. We cover about 45 to 60 minutes of ground on foot. The tour is about four hours long, and we'll make sure you're full by providing enough of food and beer.

Our strolling food tours take you to several eateries and highlight their best dishes. Our guides explain the history of the food and the rituals involved in creating each dish. Restaurants range from dive bars to high-end restaurants. Food excursions are concentrated in a single neighborhood, and we walk between stops. We spend approximately 45 to 60 minutes on foot. The trip lasts approximately four hours, and we'll keep the food and beverages flowing to ensure you depart pleased and filled..

Bring an appetite for Ethiopian flavors, from aromatic coffee to ‘injera’ flat bread, on an Addis Ababa food tour with a private guide. To get beyond typical tourist menus, you’ll explore the vast Merkato, visit a family home to make bread, taste foods from around the country, join a coffee ceremony, and try honey wine at a local bar while exploring Addis Ababa in the comfort of a private minivan.

Menus full of unfamiliar ingredients can make it intimidating to try all of Ethiopia’s famous foods on your own. This guided tour is a great introduction to Ethiopia's thriving culinary scene and introduces you to vegetarian, beef, and fish dishes that you might otherwise skip over, plus fresh fruit juices, coffees, and beer. Plus, touring the Atlas neighborhood with a guide means you get a local perspective on the area’s foodie culture as you explore.

Go beyond sightseeing and discover Ethiopia through its food. This authentic culinary journey takes you to handpicked local restaurants where you'll taste a variety of Ethiopia's most beloved dishes, each with its own unique story and cultural significance. Guided by a passionate local expert, you'll explore the traditions, flavors, and hospitality that make Ethiopian cuisine one of the world's most distinctive. End your experience with a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony—the birthplace of coffee—where you'll witness the roasting, brewing, and serving rituals that have been passed down for generations. This is more than a food tour; it's a true cultural experience that lets you eat, connect, and experience Addis Ababa like a local.

Explore the vibrant heart of Addis Ababa in this comprehensive city tour. Start with breathtaking views from Mount Entoto Park, delve into Ethiopia's rich history at the National Museum, and visit the iconic St. George Cathedral. Savor traditional Ethiopian cuisine during lunch and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Merkato, Africa's largest open-air market. The tour also includes a visit to the Ethnological Museum and a unique Ethiopian coffee ceremony, showcasing the country’s cultural heritage. Optional cultural dance evening available for those who wish to extend their experience.

Spend an evening immersed in Ethiopian culture with this culturally immersive dinner experience, which includes round-trip transfers from your hotel. Over the course of the evening, you'll see different traditional dances, sample Ethiopian's famous honey wine (tej), experience a traditional coffee ceremony, and get to feast on a sumptuous dinner of Ethiopian fare.