You could explore Addis Ababa’s food scene on your own, but you’d likely miss the most interesting dishes and the stories behind them. This evening experience is led by knowledgeable tastemakers who take you directly to the neighbourhood kitchens that matter, removing the guesswork and language barriers.
With 12+ tastings across carefully chosen stops, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Ethiopia’s food culture than any guidebook can offer. Alongside the dishes, you’ll also sample traditional local drinks, including brewed tella, honey wine tej, and distilled areke, making this a true immersion into Addis life.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Led by professional tastemaker guides
Movable food feast with 5-6 stops around Addis Ababa
12+ food tastings included, more than any other Addis Ababa food tour
Some traditional alcoholic drinks
Bottled water included
Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Addis Ababa (private tour or 9+ guests, contact us)
Alcoholic drinks not scheduled in the tour plan
Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Meeting Points
Departure
Selo Tella Bet | ሴሎ ጠላ ቤት
The meeting point at the Selo Tella Bet is accessible from most of the city's central hotels. Ride hailing apps include Feres and Yango. Here's a pre-filled Google Maps link to our meeting point https://maps.app.goo.gl/rgk2sVkL2BWa7HXe9
Return
Dashen Terara Traditional Restaurant | ዳሽን ተራራ ባህላዊ ምግብ ቤት
The tour concludes at the Dashen Terara Traditional Restaurant | ዳሽን ተራራ ባህላዊ ምግብ ቤት. The tour duration is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours depending on the pace of the group. Your guide can help you to find transport back to your accommodation if you wish.
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Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You could explore Addis Ababa’s food scene on your own, but you’d likely miss the most interesting dishes and the stories behind them. This evening experience is led by knowledgeable tastemakers who take you directly to the neighbourhood kitchens that matter, removing the guesswork and language barriers.
With 12+ tastings across carefully chosen stops, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Ethiopia’s food culture than any guidebook can offer. Alongside the dishes, you’ll also sample traditional local drinks, including brewed tella, honey wine tej, and distilled areke, making this a true immersion into Addis life.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Led by professional tastemaker guides
Movable food feast with 5-6 stops around Addis Ababa
12+ food tastings included, more than any other Addis Ababa food tour
Some traditional alcoholic drinks
Bottled water included
Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Addis Ababa (private tour or 9+ guests, contact us)
Alcoholic drinks not scheduled in the tour plan
Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Meeting Points
Departure
Selo Tella Bet | ሴሎ ጠላ ቤት
The meeting point at the Selo Tella Bet is accessible from most of the city's central hotels. Ride hailing apps include Feres and Yango. Here's a pre-filled Google Maps link to our meeting point https://maps.app.goo.gl/rgk2sVkL2BWa7HXe9
Return
Dashen Terara Traditional Restaurant | ዳሽን ተራራ ባህላዊ ምግብ ቤት
The tour concludes at the Dashen Terara Traditional Restaurant | ዳሽን ተራራ ባህላዊ ምግብ ቤት. The tour duration is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours depending on the pace of the group. Your guide can help you to find transport back to your accommodation if you wish.
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Itinerary
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Addis Ababa
Our Addis Ababa food tour offers guests a culinary experience carefully curated food adventure, led by our team of Addis Ababa tastemakers.
Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine, and the limitations of street food vendors and local eateries mean we cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here's an honest appraisal for the tour, so no-one is disappointed:
✘ Unsuitable for vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian and halal diets as the number of tastings would be very limited.
✔ Suitable for no pork and no seafood diets, and mild nut allergies.
✔ Gluten intolerance and lactose intolerance possible though some tastings do not have alternatives available and the menu would be more limited
If you are feeling adventurous for a foodie journey, read on!
30 minutes
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Addis Ababa
Discover a different side of Addis Ababa on this four-hour evening food experience in the Haya Hulet neighbourhood. Across 5–6 curated stops and 12+ tastings, you’ll sample a wide range of Ethiopian flavours.
While menus vary depending on season and availability, highlights often include tender beef sautéed with berbere spices, colourful beyaynetu platters served over tangy injera, and kitfo, finely minced beef seasoned with warming mitmita, paired with fresh cottage cheese and sautéed greens. You may also try comforting duba quanta and tihilo, roasted barley dough dipped into rich lamb stew.
Ethiopian meals often include a drink, and this tour introduces you to traditional beverages such as honey wine, tella (a home-style grain brew), and areke, a local spirit. And no Ethiopia meal would be complete with out a traditional buna ceremony which highlights one of the countries oldest coffee traditions.
This is an immersive, after-hours introduction to Addis Ababa’s food culture.
3 hours
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Addis Ababa
The tour concludes after 3.5-4 hours. You'll leave not only full, but with a much deeper understanding of Ethiopian food culture and the confidence to continue eating your way through the country.
