We had an unforgettable day on the Full Day Tour of Addis Ababa with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off, guided by Luel, an excellent and very knowledgeable guide who knew everything about Ethiopia’s rich history. Our driver, Mesgan, was patient and skillfully navigated us through the bustling streets of Addis. The day started perfectly as they picked us up on time, provided us with water, and set off for an exciting adventure. After visiting the museum, we drove up to a stunning viewpoint of Addis, offering us breathtaking views of the city. The tour was wonderfully diverse, and we especially loved our stop at one of the oldest cafés in Addis for a taste of authentic Ethiopian coffee—it was delicious! The highlight for us, though, was the visit to the largest open-air market in Africa. Luel knew exactly where to take us for the items we were looking for, which was incredibly helpful. When I unexpectedly ran out of money (which can easily happen at such an amazing market!), Luel kindly covered for me, and I paid him back once we got back to the hotel. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Addis Ababa who has 6-7 hours to explore. It’s a fantastic experience, and you’ll be in great hands with Luel and Mesgan!

Very smooth and friendly. We booked the tour one day before - quite last minute - and received the confirmation in couple of hours. The pick up was on time and our guide Luel and our driver Mesgan were amazing. Luel is very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of my questions. The itinerary was ideal for a day tour - mix of history, nature and religious sights. We could choose the lunch spot - Ethiopian or Western - we opted for the western and had a high-end lunch in a beautiful restaurant (even the western restaurant has some locally inspired meals so dont worry about missing out too much + they accept credit cards). The highlight was the Merkato. We mentioned what we want to buy specifically and they guided us through the market to find what we needed (coffee, spices, souvenirs). The recycling part of the market was really unique. Definitely go in with closed shoes especially when its raining because it is quite dirty and dangerous on the ground. Bring enough cash! :) There is a small recommended tip of 200 Birr for the church guide, we tipped also the local Merkato guide who joined us as he knows every corner of it and was helping us navigate it smoothly and pushing away the dangerous cargo coming our way :) We spent a long time in the market but Luel was very accommodating and did not rush us at all. The St. George church was very interesting and the trip to the hill and the old city of Toto was breathtaking. The National Museum is interesting but quite small - the archeological findings definetly deserve a much more honorable display, hopefully the governement will take care of it soon. All in all we enjoyed the tour, we had a free day on our business travel here and it was an ideal taste of the bustling city. 100% recommend!

Luel was a fantastic guide and an incredibly skilled driver, navigating the sometimes chaotic streets of Addis. He was engaging, thoughtful, and kind, showing not only the best of Ethiopian history but also hospitality and warmth. We saw a huge amount of the city, with the highlights for me being the pure madness of Mercato and the unexpected delight of a first hand account of the court of Emperor Haile Selassie from a fascinating gentleman working at Entoto.

Luel provided a great tour of Addis Ababa. He was very personable and knowledgeable. It was a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to see Addis Ababa.

Luel was fantastic! He’s very knowledgeable and a super good driver. It’s the off season so I got a private tour, which made it better for learning more about the history and culture. Luel answered all of my questions and we had a great chat. I would recommend this tour for solo travelers because you get to see a lot of the city in one go. There was no forced shopping or anything like that but Luel did take me to a shop when I asked. Very chill. And he was a fantastic driver!

Luel is a wonderful tourguide - very knowledgeable, passionate and engaging! I had a wonderful time and between him and the driver Seyfu, I felt very safe and looker after. I will definitely come back to Ethiopia and when I do will request this team to guide me :)

Excellent tour to see the highlights of Addis Abeba in a short amount of time. Luel is a great and competent guide who made sure that i have an amazing tour of the city.

This was a wonderful company that took us all around the amazing city of Addis Ababa! Our driver Nebiyu, was a very safe and good driver in a van with air conditioning and seatbelts and very clean. We felt very safe with him the whole time and he would pull up right when we needed to come into the car and drop us off right where we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed, all the different sites the museum the churches our amazing guide Desale, was amazing! Please ask for him. He took us into the church and showed us the drums and the different areas and explained it all the museum. He gave us a wonderful history lesson his English was very good and he was so kind and information full. We ask for a wonderful Ethiopian spot that only Ethiopians go to no tourist and it was delicious! We especially liked the market place and the recycling place! Seriously I’ve been all over the world. I’ve never seen anything like it and he help me buy the spices I needed for some special Ethiopian dishes. I highly recommend this company.

I took a day tour and the guide was Luel; he is friendly and knowledgeable of every place we visited, I highly recommend this tour!

I was on a long layover in Addis, first time in Ethiopia. Was lucky to have Luel driving me around the city, through Mercatto, visiting Lucy at the National Museum, St. George Church and more! We also stopped for a coffee and to an antique store to buy some Ethiojazz Vynil. I am looking forward to my next visit to Ethiopia. I can't recommend Luel enough, it was just perfect!

Brilliant tour.. Covered so much in one day.. Museums...market..Mount Entoto, even got. The opportunity to. Meet and carry a massive pile. Of. Wood carried by the local ladies.. Which was super heavy... I have so. Much respect of. The local. People. They smile. And get on with their sometimes very challenging local life. Our. Tour guide Desale was truly amazing.. Super informative.. Amazing knowledge and intelligence and very patient and kind.. Even took. My partner for a local. Hair cut which was top. Class.. Brilliant day!

My friends and I had an amazing time on their Addis Ababa City Tours. The group size was small, and we immediately connected and made memories. Everyone in the group was extremely friendly, helpful, and supportive. The locals were so kind as to share their authentic experiences and cultures with us, and the guides were knowledgeable. They shared many stories about the history and how local people live. It was fascinating to know everything. The scene of the beauty of Holy Trinity Church was stunning. One of the best experiences was exploring the open-air market, the biggest in East Africa. We got our hands on the locally grown coffee, which was delicious.

Perfekt way to see and get to know Addis. Our guide Luel was amazing. So nice, flexible and competent. It was a absolut treat. 💙

We left in the morning with Luel for an incredible day of sightseeing around Addis Ababa. It was possible to see the workers in the fields and the small villages on the side of the road. After 2 hours of travel, we arrived at the Debre Libanos Monastery. The place and its history are fascinating, especially the monk who guided us through the museum and the Church. We love it! The second part of the tour was to visit the Jemma river valley, with the Portuguese bridge and the bleeding heart baboons. The landscape is absolutely beautiful! The monkeys don't get very close (thankfully) but we were able to see the red color of their chest and several of their babies. Furthermore, lunch was delicious and we even stopped on the way to try the "Ethiopian tequila", approved by those who like alcoholic drinks. Anyway, Luel provided us with a very pleasant day, with lots of information about Ethiopia and its culture. We hope to return to do more tours with Luel :)

We did a one-day tour of Addis Ababa with Desale, who took the time to show around this vibrant city and introduce us to a historically and culturally fascinating country. We got to see the National Museum of Ethiopia and the famous fossil of Lucy, we ate tasty Injera for lunch, had a fantastic view of the city from the country-side towards Entoto and got a good impression from Desale of what life in Addis Ababa and Ethiopia in general is like.