This is a tour that brings you into the heart of private passions and also a city tour of that strays together in to city museums, Homes of a famous human fossils ( Lucy ) and it touches the massive open-air market Marcato with domestic values, Adefa Tours will help you enjoy both city of Addis Ababa and Debre Zeiyt or Beshoftu. On this tour you will have the chance to experience the creator Lakes, the National Museums and Marcato. You will be escorted with our committed storytelling guides and professional drivers.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
8:30 AM and 9:00 AM
Next available
Sat, Oct 10
Adult (ages 17–80)
$95
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $130.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Addis Ababa + Crater Lakes in Debrezeit
Pickup included
Itinerary
National Museum of Ethiopia
Admission included60 min
On this day, you will start to visit the National Museum homes of LUCY. Once you enter in the Museum you will visit the archeological parts, the pre-Aksumit, continue visiting the paintings section and finally you will visit the ethnographic parts where you will see some agricultural implements.
Addis Ababa
60 min
Once you done visiting the National Museum drive to Marcto to massive open-air market in Africa. Reach at the market, you will have a short walk through the spices area and continue walking to the recycling area and experience the vibrant hard-working environment. You will see hard working people and wonder the recycling section.
Bishoftu
360 min
After exploring Marcto, drive out and continue to Debre Zeit for lunch. You will have short drive to debre Ziet, on the way you will see the countryside of Ethiopia. Once you arrive in Debre Ziet you stop for lunch in the resort, after lunch walk to the creator Lakes and you will have a short boat ride.
Right after the excursion, drive back to Addis Ababa to your hotel or to Bole Intranational Airport.
End of Tour
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Guiding service
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Tip
Lunch
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
6 reviews
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How it compares in Addis Ababa
Starting price $95 is 27% below the typical $130 for tours of similar length in Addis Ababa
Excurgo comparison of 560 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Addis Ababa + Crater Lakes in Debrezeit take?
Addis Ababa + Crater Lakes in Debrezeit lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Addis Ababa + Crater Lakes in Debrezeit cost?
Prices start at $95 per person for this Addis Ababa experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $130. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Addis Ababa + Crater Lakes in Debrezeit run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Can I cancel Addis Ababa + Crater Lakes in Debrezeit for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Bole Airport, Jupiter International Hotel Bole.
What languages is Addis Ababa + Crater Lakes in Debrezeit offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Addis Ababa + Crater Lakes in Debrezeit worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Adefa Tours Ethiopia.
Reviews(6)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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67alinag
May 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful and safe guiding experience in Ethiopia
I had an amazing two-day trip to Addis Ababa and Debre Zeit with Sisai a fantastic guide. He is highly knowledgeable, sharing beautiful historical stories and cultural insights at every site we visited.
He is an excellent and safe driver who provided a very comfortable tour with his own car. He was also helpful, taking great photos for me along the way. Most importantly, I felt completely safe, secure, and well-looked after throughout the entire trip.
He is honest, professional, and kind. I highly recommend his services to anyone visiting Ethiopia!
Operator response
Hello Alina, Thank you for sharing your review. We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time exploring Addis Ababa and Debre Zeit during your two-day visit. It’s wonderful that your experience was both personal and memorable.
We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back for more incredible trips.
Thank you for choosing us. The Adefa Tours
We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back to Ethiopia for more incredible experiences.
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N_K
June 27, 2024 · via Viator
Highly Recommended When in Addis Ababa
Highly recommended when in Ethiopia covering primary iconic points in the capital country - The trip was very well organised and is highly recommended for tourists led by a very knowledgeable tour guide who went over beyond the call of duty by also assisting with purchasing premium coffee beans.
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208wahaja
June 26, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience
Travelled with Sisay Genzeb who came with great knowledge and an amazing lively personality. Took a 1 day solo trip to Addis Ababa on a 14 hour layover. Visited many places including Mount Entoto, Bishoftu Lake and other Rift Valley crater lakes, and of course say Lucy at the Museum. But perhaps the best thing about my trip was travelling with Sisay. It seemed like I knew him for a long time. He is passionate about Ethiopia, its history and culture (also he can take some amazing pictures!). Can't recommend this enough!
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pierrep655
February 23, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent French speaking guide
Sissay, excellent guide who introduced us to Addis Ababa, its museums, parks, churches and mercato
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Jeroen R
January 16, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Great guide and good value!
Gashaw is a great guided and so kind. He was very knowledgeable on the city and also showed me the way of traveling as a local. Would definitely recommend the tours he offers
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Adnan_M
January 26, 2021 · via Viator
five star
The trip was excellent my tour guide Gashaw is very knowledgeable and knows the area very well, i would definitely recommend him. picked up at the hotel. whether you want busling of the local market or the quietness of the countryside he will definitely get you around.
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