Addis City Tour + Bishoftu Crater Lakes Excursions

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Combine a quick visit to Addis with an excursion to the resort town of Debrezeit on this private tour, which includes pick-up from your hotel. You'll visit the National Museum of Ethiopia, where a cast of the Lucy fossil is on display, take in cityscape views from the top of Mount Entoto, and head out to Debre Zeit, also known as Bishoftu, a resort town known for its lakefront bird-watching.

Get a quick look at the Ethiopian countryside
National Museum of Ethiopia admission is included
Pick-up from your hotel or the airport is included
Small group sizes ensure personal attention from your guide

What's Included

Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up guests anywhere in Addis Ababa and drop them off anywhere they want

Itinerary

National Museum of Ethiopia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Mount Entoto

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Bishoftu (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 17 reviews

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Perfect day!

Andrea_S, Nov 2025

This was the perfect combo of seeing a few key sites in the city, as well as leaving the city to see the gorgeous land and farmscapes en route to the crater lakes. Gashaw was super knowledgeable and shared so much interesting history without ever being boring! He was very flexible and accommodating and changed up the lunch option to a more local experience. I booked the night before and was a great day overall!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you very much for sharing such a nice review of your same-day adventure to the Crater Lakes and Addis Ababa. We are happy to know that you have enjoyed your time.

Best Tour Company in Ethiopia

TanyKigany_K, Aug 2025

I was in Addis for 3 days and I had 3 separate tours, so believe me when I say that Aspire Ethiopia has the best guiding service. I booked a tour to the Crater Lakes in Bishoftu that included a city tour before hand. My guide now friend Gashaw was so knowledgeable in the history of the city. He was very amiable and easy going. I had the best time and would 💯 recommend this tour company.

Outstanding experience: Personalised, reliable, friendly

Felipe_S, Feb 2020

I had an outstanding experience in Addis and Debreziet with Aspire Ethiopia Tours and my guide Gashaw. I only had a few days in town and I looked for a personalised adventure that could show me around not as a tourist but as a local. I did this is two days. The highlight of the tour was a walk in Mercato through hundreds of small hallways and merchants - ranging from spices to metal workers. I have been there before during my first trip to this extraordinary country but the visit that the guide prepared for me and my friends took the experience to another level. I highly recommend it!

Response from Host, Feb 2020

Dear Guest, We thank you very much for taking time to write such a descriptive review of your experience with our guide in and around Addis Ababa, organised by Aspire Ethiopia Tours. It is our pleasure to know how much you have enjoyed the tour. We hope to welcome you again and show you around the beautiful Ethiopia in the future. Regards, Aspire Ethiopia Tours