5 Ethiopia Coffee Tours That Earn Their Morning

1.Ethiopian Culinary Tour – Market, Food, Coffee Ceremony & more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $85Our pick

Spend five to six hours exploring Addis Ababa’s produce and spice markets, making injera with local women, eating at historic Taitu Hotel, tasting Tomoca coffee, and joining a full coffee ceremony in Sululta. Pickup, transport, lunch, an English-speaking guide, and honey-wine tasting are included. Guides such as Zerefa and Samuel are known for flexible city tours.

“Very nice experience! Emmanuel is a excellent guide! He was there on time and took me to the best spots in Addis!”

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2.Ethiopian Culinary Tour – Market, Coffee Ceremony and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $85

Spend six hours exploring Addis Ababa through food and drink. Visit Tomoca Coffee, browse Merkato’s spice stalls, bake injera, join a traditional coffee ceremony, taste tej honey wine, and eat a buffet lunch at Ethiopia’s first hotel. Pickup, transport, an English-speaking guide, and airport transfers are included.

“We had a great time not only learning and preparing local food, attending a coffee ceremony and roasting our own beans and having a glass of delicious honey wine, but also learning about the city, the culture and visiting a huge market where you can find basically everything, food and non food.”

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3.Ethiopia coffee cupping class/Ethiopian food injera making

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Meet a local English-speaking guide in Addis Ababa for coffee cupping, then learn to mix, ferment, and bake injera on a traditional mitad. Guides such as Joe, Mike, Aelaf, and Jonas also add local context, with time for an Ethiopian meal, coffee ceremony, and possible Addis sightseeing based on your plans.

“It was amazing! Mike was an amazing tour guide who took care of everything. His storytelling is amazing and you can really tell he is passionate about his country, speaking from a place of love. He is a caring person. Even when our plans changed, he made accommodations and we ended up having a meal with his friends who were also so so lovely. 100/10, recommend! This is THE tour to take when you want to get to know the real Ethiopia and experience the kindness of the people.”

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4.Churches Full-Day Private Tour w/Coffee Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $342

Spend a full day touring Lalibela’s famous rock-cut churches in a private car with an English or Amharic-speaking guide. Visit Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Abba Libanos, and Bet Giyorgis, then share coffee in a family home and watch Amhara music and dance. Ask if Abebe is available, as he is praised for detailed explanations and strong local connections.

“This was an amazing tour and guide. Abebe was a fantastic guide. From the pick up from the Airport to our first day for visiting the churches in Lalibela. He knows his stuff. He took his time and explained everything in great detail at each church. His vast knowledge about the history of Lalibela, the churches and the area puts you at ease knowing that you are in good hands. His connections to the community and It's people as well. I called him 'the mayor' of the city, as he knows so many people. I chose a more personalized tour, which included a walk to the monastery on a mountaintop.…”

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5.Coffee Cupping Tour in Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $200

Spend five to six hours exploring Addis Ababa’s coffee culture with guide Beki. You’ll learn cupping basics, taste Ethiopian coffees, visit artisan roasting and processing facilities, see coffee businesses around the city, and enjoy lunch at Gelani Coffee. Pickup, transport, water, entry fees, and coffee tasting are included.

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