Addis Ababa food tour
ADDIS ABABA FOOD TOUR - Our evening experience explores the Bole neighbourhood’s most exciting local eats. Over four delicious hours and 5–6 carefully chosen stops, try 12+ tastings that showcase why Ethiopia is one of Africa’s most exciting culinary destinations.
While tastings can vary, highlights often include tender beef sautéed with berbere spices, colourful beyaynetu platters served over tangy injera, kitfo, finely minced beef seasoned with warming mitmita, and tihilo, roasted barley dough dipped into rich Ethiopian lamb stew. You may also try comforting duba quanta, a dried squash stew paired with locally made cottage cheese and kale.
Ethiopia is a country that loves to raise a glass, so expect a taste of tej, the ancient honey wine, tella, a home-style grain brew, and areke, a fiery local spirit. And no meal in Addis is complete without a small, traditional buna coffee ceremony.
Get to grips with the real Addis Ababa you don't see in the guidebooks.
Why this tour is awesome
While you could explore the Addis food scene alone, you'd missed out on the most interesting dishes and their history. Our experienced Addis food hosts guide you to the best evening kitchens, removing the guesswork.
With 12+ tastings across, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of Ethiopia's food culture, far beyond what you'll find in a guidebook. Plus, you'll get to try tipples too with locally brewed tella and tej, and distilled areke.
Full on your preferred date? How about our lunchtime Addis Ababa food tour?
Your guide
Originally from southern Ethiopia, Dessu moved to the capital to study tourism and explore his passion for local culture. Powered by his morning cup of bunna coffee, he loves introducing travellers to the real Addis Ababa beyond the guidebooks.
Your guide
With over 12 years of experience as a licensed guide, Abush shares Ethiopia the way locals live it, through history, culture, everyday life, and of food. He focuses on forging a deeper cultural understanding, helping travellers truly connect with the country and feel at home while exploring it.
Your guide
With more than a decade of guiding experience, Seid blends cultural insight with culinary expertise to introduce travellers to Ethiopia’s history, flavours, and vibrant local life. You're in good hands with Seid as your guide.
Your guide
Fitsum has spent a decade guiding travellers through Addis Ababa, revealing its culture through its flavours, neighbourhoods, and everyday life. Proudly born in the capital, he’s dedicated to helping guests experience Ethiopia at its most authentic and welcoming.
Try 12+ tastings on our four-hour feasting tour
Tihilo, roasted barley flour dough dipped into rich Ethiopian lamb stew
Buna, roasted coffee Ethiopian-style
Learn why coffee ceremonies are so important to Ethiopian culture
Chikena tibs, berbere-spiced sautéed beef
Try local alcoholic drinks like tej, fermented honey 'wine'
Take the guesswork out of where to eat
Kifto, minced beef with warming mitmita, cottage cheese and kale
Explore with the help of expert local Addis guides
Duba quanta, dried and spiced squash stew with tangy injera
Includes
- Price US $59 per person. Children under 13 are half price
- Language English
- Small group Our small group tours have a maximum of 8 guests. Larger private groups are available on request
- Tastings The tour includes 12+ tastings. No hidden charges
- Drinks Bottled water and local drinks
- Duration The tour lasts for 4 hours and typically departs at 4pm
- Guide Led by one of our superb Addis Ababa food hosts
- Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
- Family friendly Families welcome on all our tours
- Transport This is a walking tour
- Instant confirmation Book now to secure your space (before we sell out!)
- Pick up / drop off Our guests come from all over the city, so to save time we have a meeting point for everyone. Your guide can help you find transport back at the end of the tour
Dietary information
- General advice Many vendors and eateries visited on the tour specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
- Vegetarian Unsuitable as meat is used in 5-6 tastings (out of 12 total). Try our lunchtime food tour!
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, eggs and dairy are used in 7-8 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Pescatarian Unsuitable as meat is used in 5-6 tastings (out of 12 total). Try our lunchtime food tour!
- Pork Suitable for no pork diets
- Halal Unsuitable, as there are no eateries on the tour route that hold halal certification
- Gluten intolerance / Celiac Possible, though gluten is present in 2-3 tastings (out of 12 total). Unsuitable for celiac disease
- Lactose intolerant Possible, but butter and milk are used in 3-4 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Suitable as no known peanuts or tree nuts
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Suitable for no seafood diets
- Severe allergies We can never guarantee any dish to be 100% free from allergens, as there is always the risk of traces and cross-contamination. It is unsuitable for severe allergies. Contact us: info@achefstour.com
How to book
To join the Addis Ababa food tour, use the calendar to select your date and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, please contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any allergies, please contact us before booking.
What to expect
Our Addis Ababa food tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food that locals eat. It’s an easy-paced walking tour, where the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way.
Meeting point
This Addis Ababa food tour departs from outside the Selo Tella Bet in the Bole neighbourhood. It's easy to reach by taxi from most of the hotels in the city. There will be more details on your booking confirmation.Â
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Why you should book with us
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No hidden charges - all food tastings included in the price
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps