Free tour

Lalibela – Churches, Culture & Coffee Experience

5.00

Excellent(2)

Lalibela

Duration: 4 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Werkafrahu

Registered on 11 June 2025

Hello everyone, First of all, I wolud like to introduce myself...My Name is Werkafrahu and I was bron and raised in Lalibela Ethiopia.. I have studied tourism and certified by Diploma level and I am able to speak English fluently therefore, I want you to know that I am friendly with every people. I hope you know more about Ethiopia, Lalibela and Ethiopia is a nation and nationality country and more than 80 languages spoken in Ethiopia. We also have such a wonderful culture, tradition. I am delighted to meet and communicate with international and local travelers hence, I am extremely interested in natures such as landscape, savana etc. As I tried to mentioned in the headline, my location is Lalibela and I would like to host all guests who come from abroad around the world and give excellent service at my house hence, I want to assist to make know more about the rock hewn churches of Lalibela, as well as to make people to discover the beauty of the landscape and mountain in Lalibela and around Lalibela. Furthermore, as I am a female I like preparing coffee at my house and the coffee will serve with the splendid popcorn.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Tour Highlights

1. Rock-Hewn Churches & Morning Service
Explore the legendary rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, including the magnificent St. George Church. Step inside during a morning prayer service, hear ancient chants, and learn how King Lalibela created these wonders over 900 years ago.

2. Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Join a local for Ethiopia’s iconic coffee ritual. Watch the full process from roasting beans to sipping fresh coffee from traditional cups. A deeply cultural and social moment.

3. Local Street Market Walk
Wander through Lalibela’s bustling market, full of colors, sounds, and scents — spices, handmade goods, shoes, and more. A great way to meet locals and see daily commerce.

4. Panoramic Hilltop Walk
Take a gentle walk to a scenic viewpoint, just 10–20 minutes from town. From here, enjoy breathtaking views of the Lasta Mountains and Lalibela valley.

5. Cultural Home Visit
Meet a local family and experience:

Baking Injera, Ethiopia’s traditional bread

Cooking Shiro Wot (a delicious chickpea stew)

Learning Amharic greetings and basic phrases

Discovering daily life in the highlands

What’s Included:

Friendly local guide

Entry to public spaces

Cultural interaction and photo spo

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

22MV+79C, Unnamed Road, Lalibela, Ethiopia

- Meeting Point: I will meet in front of the main ticket office of the Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, near Bete Medhane Alem Church (the first group of churches). This is the official entrance for all church visitors. -How to Recognize Me: I will be wearing traditional Ethiopian women's clothing — a white Habesha dress with colorful woven borders. I will also wear a white Netela (scarf) over my head or shoulders. I’ll be holding a sign that says “GuruWalk – Lalibela Tour”.

Outside visit

Lalibela Church Ticket Office

1. Rock-Hewn Churches & Morning Service Explore the legendary rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, including the magnificent St. George Church. Step inside during a morning prayer service, hear ancient chants, and learn how King Lalibela created these wonders over 900 years ago.

Outside visit

Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony

Join a local for Ethiopia’s iconic coffee ritual. Watch the full process from roasting beans to sipping fresh coffee from traditional cups. A deeply cultural and social moment.

Outside visit

Lalibela Town

Local Street Market Walk Wander through Lalibela’s bustling market, full of colors, sounds, and scents — spices, handmade goods, shoes, and more. A great way to meet locals and see daily commerce.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.