Addis Ababa food tour
ADDIS ABABA FOOD TOUR - Forget the hotel buffet, lunchtime in Addis Ababa is where Ethiopian flavours really get cooking. In the lively Bole neighbourhood, grills crackle, coffee roasters fill the air with toasty aromas, and flavours passed down through generations are plated. Our four-hour lunchtime feast offers 14+ tastings showcasing why Ethiopian cuisine is one of the world’s most fascinating food cultures.
Start strong with the big hitters: a comforting bowl of fava beans dressed with spice, and chebchebsa, torn flatbread tossed with butter and egg. Then dive into a tibs, fire-kissed ribs seared over hot coals, and soft, tangy injera topped with beyaynetu, the perfect sampler of Ethiopia's beloved vegetarian dishes. Then there’s duba quanta, a rich dried pumpkin stew, and addictive qolo, Ethiopia’s favourite roasted legumes.
Feeling bold? Caramella, delicate strips of raw beef seasoned with warming spice, is a national treasure. Of course, no Addis feast is complete without the buna ceremony, coffee brewed, poured, and enjoyed the traditional way.
Discover why Addis is one of Africa's most exciting culinary hotspots.
Why this tour is awesome
Navigating Addis Ababa’s daytime food scene isn’t always straightforward. Fear not. Alongside our Addis food hosts, you'll cut through the guesswork and go straight to the city's best eats.
Over 14+ tastings, you’ll explore the full range of Ethiopian flavours: fire-seared meats, vibrant vegetarian staples, ancient grain-based recipes, and the country’s famous coffee tradition. You’ll leave with a much deeper understanding of how Ethiopians eat, plus the confidence to continue exploring the city’s culinary culture on your own.
Full on your preferred date? How about our evening 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.
Get to know the real Ethiopian food on our 4 hour feasting tour
Understand by tangy injera pairs well with classic Ethiopian beyaynetu
Dirkosh fir fir dried injera stew with butter
Roasted 'tibs' beef ribs served with mixed awaze chilli dips
Raw beef caramella, Ethiopia's answer to tartare and a national treasure
Bekolt spiced fava beans with chilli
Duba quanta, dried squash stew with tangy injera
Buna, roasted coffee Ethiopian-style
Intimate small groups limited to just 8 guests
Pasti, Ethiopia's answer to the doughnut
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 14+ tastings. No hidden charges
- Drinks Bottled water and local drinks
- Duration The tour lasts for 4 hours and typically departs at 10am
- 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 Possible, though meat is used in 2-3 dishes (out of 14 total)
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, eggs and dairy are used in 7-8 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Pescatarian Possible, though meat is used in 2-3 dishes (out of 14 total)
- 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 4-5 tastings (out of 14 total). Unsuitable for celiac disease
- Lactose intolerant Unsuitable as butter, milk and yogurt are used in 4-5 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Possible for mild allergies, though peanuts are used in 1-2 tastings (out of 14 total). There are no other known 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 the Dukamo coffee shop 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