Food Tour in Addis Ababa
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5.0/5
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Quick answer
Is Food Tour in Addis Ababa worth booking?
Food Tour in Addis Ababa is a 5-hour experience in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from $205 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 51 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $205 per person
With this 6 hour tour of Addis Ababa visitors will have a deeper insight into the history and culture of Ethiopians through shopping food stuff at local markets, participate in food preparation sessions and tasting varie
What you get
- Local family visiting fee for the food preparation class
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony attending fee and coffee
- Hotel/Airport pickup and drop off
- Two glasses of "Tej" - Ethiopian Honey Wine per person
- Lunch
- Professional experienced English speaking tour guide
About this experience
With this 6 hour tour of Addis Ababa visitors will have a deeper insight into the history and culture of Ethiopians through shopping food stuff at local markets, participate in food preparation sessions and tasting varieties of delicious Ethiopian meals. This driving and walking food tour of Addis will enable visitors to see and feel how life goes at Merkato – the largest open air market in the continent; learn from a native cook how to bake Ethiopia’s National food called Injera (Enjera), and eat with your fingers at one of the typical traditional restaurants of the city. After lunch, visitors will also attend a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. It is a perfect moment to learn how Ethiopians’ social and economical life is closely tied with coffee and see how Coffee, born originally in Ethiopia, is entertained in the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. Join this unique, personalized and authentic tour of Addis to see the rich Ethiopian cuisine!
What's included
Included
- Local family visiting fee for the food preparation class
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony attending fee and coffee
- Hotel/Airport pickup and drop off
- Two glasses of "Tej" - Ethiopian Honey Wine per person
- Lunch
- Professional experienced English speaking tour guide
Not included
- Meals and drinks at a traditional restaurant at lunch
- Tips for service people
- And, any expense which is not mentioned in the "Included' List above
What you'll see and do
Meet and greet your local tour guide at your hotel in Addis Ababa. With comfortable private vehicle, drive to Atikilt Tera. It is the vegetables and fruits selling area of Merkato Market in Addis Ababa. Start with visiting the Vegetable Section of the market and buying important ingredients for our food preparation session later.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Mercato Market
Next stop at Merkato is the interesting Spice Market. Learn from your guide of the local Ethiopian spices. Pick necessary and unique Ethiopian spices up. Walk for about ten minutes farther to a unique section of Merkato Market. See the special ingredients used to prepare a popular south Ethiopian bread called Kotcho (or Qotcho). Kotcho is made out of roots and stalk of Enset or False Banana Tree. The last activity at Merkato is visiting the dairy products areas. See homemade cow cheese, butter, and yogurt on sale. One of the most common ingredients added to many Ethiopian meals is “Nitre Kibe”, a clarified butter infused with ginger, garlic and several species
60 minutes here
Mount Entoto
With a quick stop at Entoto Park for enjoying views of Addis Ababa, drive to a local family at Mount Entoto. Learn the preparation of the typical Ethiopian flatbread – Injera. It is made from a grain known as “Teff”. Teff is a gluten free grain which is more fiber-rich and nutritious than any other grain containing protein, fat, carbohydrates, iron, and calcium. With the local family, you will try to bake Injera as locals do, and taste your made. Using the local spices you pick from Merkato Market, learn how to make a local Ethiopian cuisine known as “Shiro Be Kibe”. Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Next is cultural experience of the typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. See the whole process of washing the beans, roasting it on iron pan, pounding by hand, boiling and how it is served three turns of cups of coffee.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Addis Ababa
We now head to Taytu Hotel or one of the best traditional Ethiopian restaurants of Addis where you will taste varieties of yummy Ethiopian meals from the different parts of the country. Finally, along the way back to your hotel, stop at one of the ‘Tej Bets’ of Addis. Tej is traditionally brewed mead-like drink make from honey. If you are interested, stop at a supermarket to buy quality roasted or ground Ethiopian Coffee.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Merit Ethiopian Experience Tours
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is formal
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Get a good walking shoes and hat
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Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Merit Ethiopian Experience Tours, who run 7 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 62.3.
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Food Tour in Addis Ababa: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Addis Ababa.
How much does Food Tour in Addis Ababa cost?
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Prices start at $205 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Addis Ababa usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Food Tour in Addis Ababa take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Addis Ababa is not rushed.
Is Food Tour in Addis Ababa worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Addis Ababa, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Food Tour in Addis Ababa?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Food Tour in Addis Ababa suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Food Tour in Addis Ababa?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Addis Ababa can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Addis Ababa and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Food Tour in Addis Ababa start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Addis Ababa within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Addis Ababa?
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On Outty we rank every Addis Ababa experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Addis Ababa Authentic Private City Tour, Full Day Tour of Addis Ababa with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off, Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Addis Ababa?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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