Addis Ababa: Sunrise Coffee Ritual & Hidden Villages Tour
ID: GYG1178583-1806991
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
05:30 hours
Description
Experience Addis Ababa at dawn with a sunrise coffee ceremony, explore hidden villages near Entoto, enjoy traditional food, and witness Ethiopia’s living culture on this unique morning tour.
Begin your day before sunrise with a pickup from your hotel in Addis Ababa. Head to a secret viewpoint overlooking the city. As the first light of the morning touches the mountains and city skyline, witness a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, hand-roasted on an open fire with incense. Enjoy fresh bread and local flavors as the city wakes below you.
After sunrise, travel into hidden artisan villages near Entoto where families continue ancient crafts passed down for generations. Meet local weavers, wood-carvers, and potters, and try your hand at creating your own small craft with guidance from community artisans.
Next, visit a local home for a tasting of traditional flavors — including roasted barley, honey bread, local herbal drinks, and freshly ground spices — while learning about daily life and the cultural traditions of the area.
Continue with a gentle forest walk, community market stop (non-touristic), and photography moments with full cultural permission. Your experience ends with a beautiful morning view over Addis and one last cup of fresh Ethiopian coffee.
Highlights
- Savor the rich aroma of freshly roasted coffee during a sunrise ceremony
- Explore hidden artisan villages and meet local families near Entoto
- Try your hand at weaving, carving, or pottery in a hands-on craft activity
- Enjoy a traditional home tasting with fresh bread, spices, and local drinks
- Take a peaceful forest walk and explore a local community market
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Early morning start (to catch sunrise)
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring a light jacket — mornings are cool
Respectful photography rules will be explained
Craft activities vary depending on the day and local artisans’ schedule
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Sunrise viewpoint access
- Traditional coffee ceremony
- Local breakfast tasting (bread, roasted barley, honey, spices)
- Artisans village visit
- Hands-on craft activity
- Community market visit
- Bottled water
- All local payments and permissions
- Private or small-group transport
- Professional local guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Additional food or drinks not listed
- Personal purchases (crafts, gifts)
- Gratuities (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
