• Addis Ababa - The Addis Ababa food tour provides guests with a meticulously curated culinary journey, guided by our team of local tastemakers.

Before embarking on this adventure, it’s important to note that the tour showcases local cuisine, and due to the constraints of street food vendors and local eateries, not all dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Here’s a transparent overview to ensure expectations are met:

✘ Not suitable for vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and halal diets as the tasting options would be quite limited.
✔ Suitable for diets avoiding pork and seafood, and for those with mild nut allergies.
✔ Possible for those with gluten and lactose intolerance, though some tastings lack alternatives, resulting in a more limited menu.

For those eager for a culinary adventure, continue reading!

• Addis Ababa - Experience a unique side of Addis Ababa with this four-hour evening food tour in the Haya Hulet neighborhood. With 5–6 curated stops and over 12 tastings, you’ll explore a diverse array of Ethiopian flavors.

While the menu varies with the seasons and availability, highlights often include tender beef sautéed with berbere spices, vibrant beyaynetu platters served on tangy injera, and kitfo, finely minced beef seasoned with warming mitmita, accompanied by fresh cottage cheese and sautéed greens. You might also enjoy comforting duba quanta and tihilo, roasted barley dough dipped in rich lamb stew.

Ethiopian meals typically include a drink, and this tour introduces you to traditional beverages like honey wine, tella (a home-style grain brew), and areke, a local spirit. No Ethiopian meal would be complete without a traditional buna ceremony, showcasing one of the country’s oldest coffee traditions.

This is an immersive, after-hours introduction to Addis Ababa’s food culture.

• Addis Ababa - The tour wraps up after 3.5-4 hours. Participants will leave not only satisfied but with a deeper understanding of Ethiopian food culture and the confidence to continue exploring the country’s culinary delights.

• 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

Exploring Addis Ababa’s culinary scene independently might lead to missing out on the most intriguing dishes and their stories. This evening adventure is guided by experienced tastemakers who take you straight to the essential neighborhood kitchens, eliminating any guesswork and language challenges.

With over 12 tastings at thoughtfully selected locations, participants will gain a richer understanding of Ethiopia’s food culture than any guidebook could provide. In addition to the dishes, traditional local beverages such as brewed tella, honey wine tej, and distilled areke will be sampled, offering a genuine immersion into the life of Addis.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.