I had such an amazing experience cooking with Hilena — it was truly the highlight of my trip to Ethiopia. My husband and I felt incredibly welcomed into her home from the moment we arrived, and together we prepared a beautiful and delicious feast. My husband even felt comfortable making injera, and he’s usually not the one spending time in the kitchen! That alone speaks to how warm, patient, and encouraging Hilena is as a host and teacher. We are so grateful that she invited us into her home and shared this experience with us and her family. She was incredibly kind and thoughtful, even making sure we arrived to and from our destination safely. We will never forget this experience, the amazing food, and the wonderful person Hilena is. Thank you for everything!
Private Ethiopian Home Cooking Class in Addis Ababa with Transfer
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $124 / person
- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 6 reviews
- Languages
- AR, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Traveling Spoon
Description
Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class with host Hilena, a native of Addis Ababa. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Hilena will teach you how to make 2 traditional Ethiopian dishes using her family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy the meal you helped prepare. If you choose the market tour option, you will visit a local, neighborhood, street side market. You will find stalls selling grains, vegetables, fruits, live chicken, sheep, clothing etc. Walk through the market, learn about the produce that grows locally and buy a few ingredients, before you walk back to Hilena's home for your cooking and meal experience. • Private market tour and cooking lesson in a local's home • Guided tour of a local, neighborhood market • Learn to cook two Ethiopian dishes from scratch • Hotel pick up and drop off is included • Experience Ethiopian hospitality, food and culture
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 5:00 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $124
- Child (ages 5–11)
- $80
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $162.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:05 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Addis Ababa
cooking class in a local's home in Addis Ababa
What's included
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off
If you select the market tour option, before your cooking you will visit a local market
Gratuities
All Fees and Taxes
Cooking class and homecooked meal with Hilena in her home
Pickup Locations & Times
Your host will pick you up from the concierge desk of your Addis Ababa hotel and drop you off at the end of your culinary experience.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
6 reviews
How it compares in Addis Ababa
- Starting price $124 is 65% above the typical $75 for tours of similar length in Addis Ababa
Excurgo comparison of 559 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking. Menu may vary depending on the season. Private, personalized experience. Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Hilena runs a guest house, so while there may be other travelers present, your Traveling Spoon cooking class will be private. Also, Hilena's home is in the outskirts of Addis Ababa, in Sansusi, about 20 km from the airport.
- Please note that Hilena is not very fluent in English, so her brother will be present throughout the experience to help translate.
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 this tour take?
Private Ethiopian Home Cooking Class in Addis Ababa with Transfer lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $124 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 $162. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 5:00 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 5–11 pay from $80, adults from $124. Infants go free.
Can I cancel this tour 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. Your host will pick you up from the concierge desk of your Addis Ababa hotel and drop you off at the end of your culinary experience. Pickup points include Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in AR, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Traveling Spoon.
Reviews(6)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
G
Highlight of my Trip to Ethiopia
B
Great experience
Was a great experience and very educational. Lovely and attentive family that welcomed us into their home. Be prepared, it's a long course with a ton of food but gives a sense of how Ethiopians cook and eat and is well worth it. We would definitely recommend.
C
Don't miss this opportunity to support local farming and have great cheese!
What a great day at the farm! Whole family loved the tour and tasting. We learned about the history of the farm, as well as the current process of cheesemaking. Nothing is wasted in the process, from beginning to end. First rate operation and fantastic cheese. Highly recommend!
V
Cheese making at its finest
Teresa is a wonderful host to a great experience. Fascinating opportunity to see cheese process and then the wonderful opportunity to taste the results! Also seeing the different types of cows seen here in Ireland.
C
Artisan Cheese Making
Probably one of the best tours I’ve Best tour yet! Teresa and her family were so nice, we had a great time watching, visiting and sampling. I would highly recommend this!!!
M
Best Day In Ireland!
Three of my friends and I (all in our 30's) decided to book this trip as we love cheese and had a few extra hours before the airport, we had no idea that we were in for the most fun part of our trip. We went to the farm and Teresa could not have made us feel more welcome. We got into boots, fed the baby cows and were even lucky enough to see a calf be born! We were able to experience first hand seeing what happens after the calf is born, milking cows, drinking fresh milk, feeding babies and playing in the field with some of the older one year old cows. After the experience with the animals, we moved into the cheese area to understand how the cheese in made and then inside to eat it! It was not just a couple of pieces of cheese to try while you stand around as we expected, we sat at the beautiful table in the farmhouse, drank tea, chatted and ate a lot of cheese and other goodies. I wish there was a way to upload some pictures from our amazing day. We highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to get out of the city for a few hours, and experience real farm life in Ireland. This would also be a great trip with kids.
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