The 10 Best Coffee Experiences in Ethiopia

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

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

Taste Addis Ababa through markets, injera making, historic Taitu Hotel, Tomoca coffee, a village ceremony, and honey wine.

“Really enjoyed this day out in Addis Ababa, a really good way to see the city and get a quick crash course on local food and coffee culture. Samuel did a great job giving me insights into where we were going and what we were doing. Really enjoyed it!”

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2.Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Coffee Ceremony at a Home in Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $168

Cook injera, visit an Addis Ababa market, and share a traditional coffee ceremony in a welcoming Ethiopian home.

“I spent my first day in Addis with Daniel and his family, and it was absolutely the best way to start my visit. The whole family is warm and kind and a joy to be around, and Daniel and Tigist are a wealth of information. I was comfortable, safe, and happy from the moment Daniel picked me up. And of course the food - delicious and Tigist is a great (and patient) teacher.”

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3.Vintage Coffee Shops, Restaurants, Sightseeing in Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $70

Explore Addis Ababa through Lucy, old cafés, Ethiopian food, coffee ceremonies, Piazza, Meskel Square, and live cultural music.

“We had a wonderful day with Gashow. He was such a source of knowledge about Ethiopian history and culture and passionately shared it with us throughout the day. We started off at the museum where Gashow gave us interesting histoRead more”

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4.Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis with transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $154

Cook shiro, tibs, injera, and roast coffee in an Addis Ababa home with Daniel and Tigist, including transfers and a traditional ceremony.

“In addition to the wonderful cooking experience given by Daniel and his lovely family, Daniel gave us an inside look into his neighborhood in the hills on the outskirts of Addis and answered any and all of our questions about Ethiopian culture. This experience made our time in Read more”

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5.Ethiopia coffee cupping class/Ethiopian food injera making

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

Review of Addis Ababa’s Ethiopian coffee cupping and injera class, with pricing, itinerary, food, guides, practical tips, and booking advice.

“I had such a great time and learned so much about coffee. It was really exciting. Afterwards, we continued our trip and made injera in Entoto National Park. The guide was excellent!”

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

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

Review of Addis Ababa’s Ethiopian Culinary Tour, with Merkato spices, injera baking, coffee ceremony, Tej tasting, lunch, and transport.

“Really really great tour. My guide Seid and driver muse were fantastic. Not only did we experience great food and coffee, but they also took me around to see all the main sights in the city. Seid was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his job. I learned a lot from him. Together we all had a lot of laughs. Couldn’t feel safer with this tour. Highly recommend.”

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7.Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $116

Cook injera, shiro or tibs, and roast coffee in a local Addis Ababa home during this intimate three-hour Ethiopian food experience.

“What an amazing way to spend our Thanksgiving! Our family of 6 with adult children had the most lovely evening. Daniel and his wife Tigest hosted us in their home...”

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8.Addis Ababa City Experience : Markets, Coffee & Local Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $44Best value

See Lucy, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Entoto Mountain, Merkato, and enjoy Ethiopian coffee on a private Addis Ababa city tour.

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9.Lalibela: Churches Full-Day Private Tour w/Coffee Ceremony

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

Explore Lalibela’s rock-cut churches, join a family coffee ceremony, and enjoy Amhara music on this private full-day tour.

“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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10.Coffee Cupping Tour in Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $200

Taste Ethiopian coffee at its source with a cupping class, roastery visits, lunch, transport, and expert guidance in Addis Ababa.

“Very well organized your. Beki has a lot of knowledge to share about the country, and enjoys doing it. I recommend this experience.”

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