Addis Ababa Private City Tour with Immersive Cooking Class Lunch

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US$52.99 per guest

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

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Location

Addis Ababa

Duration

6 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 4 guests

Language

English

Other

Gluten-free, Halal, Family-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Addis Ababa's history and culture in 6 hours. Discover Mount Entoto, Shiro Meda Market, and the national museum. Enjoy an immersive Ethiopian cooking class and unveil a secret local gem.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

What makes this tour of Addis Ababa unique is its seamless blend of historical landmarks and vibrant cultural experiences in just 6 hours. Guests begin with the inspiring views and spiritual history of Mount Entoto, followed by an immersion into local artistry at the bustling Shiro Meda Market. The national museum enriches visitors with its diverse cultural exhibits related to Emperor Haile Selassie's former residence as well as many profound historical artefacts passed down from generations. The tour's highlight is by far the all out, immersive cooking experience where you follow the local guide through the joy in culinary gathering of ingredients and cooking hearty Ethiopian dishes. A standout feature is the inclusion of a "special secret place," promising an exclusive experience of hidden local gems known only to insiders as a way to conclude the tour. This ensures an unforgettable exploration of Addis Ababa, capturing its essence through a curated journey of discovery and intrigue.

What You Get

Private transportation

All Fees and Taxes

Tea and coffee

Cultural Coffee, Tea or Juice - A spontaneous stop as Ethiopian coffee is a novelty which we highly recommend so let us impress you.

Breakfast

Dinner

Personal expenses and tips

Good To Know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We can accommodate dietary restrictions

What You’ll Experience

Mount Entoto

Welcome to Ethiopia, on arrival we will meet you at the airport, or your hotel and then offer you a fresh perspective on Addis Ababa, widely considered the African Capital City / Headquarters. We typically begin this by sightseeing the bustling aspects Addis Ababa has to offer through a drive up to Mount Entoto, the highest peak on the Entoto Mountains, which overlooks the city for a panoramic view. This way you are given the freedom to stop should anything intrigue you on the way, we are more than happy to answer any questions you may have on the way up too. The mountain reaches 3,200 meters above sea level and is densely covered by eucalyptus trees that were imported from Australia during the reign of Menelik II, and mostly planted during Emperor Haile Selassie's reign. Thus, it is sometimes referred to as the "lung of Addis Ababa". The forest on the mountain is an important source of firewood for the city. It was also a source of building material in earlier times.

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Shiro Meda Market

At Shiro Meda market, visitors can walk through or buy colorful handwoven locally made scarves, and dresses for men and women which are made from cotton and decorated with colorful embroidery. If visitors have time, they can visit the small startups working on weaving these colorful Ethiopian traditional clothes in the yellow condominium. This stop of the trip highlights local artistry where you may find enjoyment in bartering for the best price should anything interest you.

25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

National Museum of Ethiopia

This is a great introduction to the history, culture and people of Ethiopia. It houses different collections like antiques, crafts, contemporary paintings, archaeological findings from different parts of the nation in exhibition to the public. This is also where the famous and oldest (3.2M years old) known human skeleton (fossil) - LUCY - Is displayed. We can even offer you a free guided tour at no additional charge, should you wish to learn more about the history of the contents in the museum which regarded as the treasure of the city. Please note that the National Museum is closed on Mondays in which case, we will have to interchange this experience with the Ethnological museum which we are confident will impress you just as much given that it is the palace of the former great emperor Haile Selassie who has had a rippling influence on Ethiopia as we know it today.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Gerji

This is your most culturally immersive stop of the tour, right in the heart of the city where we will be guiding you through a cooking class of authentic Ethiopian cuisine! By this point we are sure you will be hungry, so enjoy the traditional meal of this experience which comes with profound health benefits! Injera for example is a gluten free pancake made from fermented Teff flour that all Ethiopians love as it never feels heavy due to great digestive properties. You will be shown how to make and eat it with vitamin and protein rich Ethiopian sides like Shero and more. We will start with the shopping experience that is done when it comes to making such flavorful cuisine and explaining the significance of the ingredients. Settle into a lunch time created by you alongside an experienced chef/cook who will explain the process intimately. This is the most fun, private and hands on experience rewarding you with a delicious meal that you can even take home with you by the end of the day.

2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Addis Ababa

This is a special secret of ours where we take you to a viewpoint that we get exclusive access to. Overlooking the city of Addis with a luxury 360 view whilst being very much in the heart of it, you are sure to be tempted to click some scenic pictures.

25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 2 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Minha excelente experiência com SIMEN LAND TOURS

May 13, 2026

Fui extremamente bem recebido e fiz um excelente passeio junto com a SIMEN LAND TOURS. Me levou com segurança nos principais pontos turísticos, me explicou a história do país, tomei e comprei café ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Now I know how to cook Shiro!

October 26, 2025

Tess is the best. He can arrange any type of trip for whatever mood you are in. Since I was not a first timer I wanted more than a tourist experience. So I did a cooking class. Topped it off with ...read more