Explores the Heart of Addis Ababa city tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Mercato Market

  Morning: We will be pick up from your hotel or airport by our driver-guide at 8:30 after breakfast. Explore the largest open-air market in Africa, Mercato, on a guided tour. Start your tour at Mercato, the largest open-air market in Africa. Covering several square miles, the market employs an estimated 13,000 people in 7,100 business entities. Most of the sessions are for wholesale, including scrap metal recycling, furniture, home electronics, spices, and food items. .

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 2
  National Museum of Ethiopia

  National Museum: we will vsist National Museum, where you will have the opportunity to explore the incredible collection of human ancestors. Marvel at the ancient hominid fossils, including Lucy, a 3.2 million-year-old specimen, Selam, a 3.3 million-year-old fossil, and Ardi, a 4.4 million-year-old fossil. Additionally, you will have the chance to observe Stone Age tools, providing a glimpse into the early history of mankind.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Ethnological Museum

  Next, visit the Ethnological Museum located in the former palace of Haile Selassie, which offers insights into Ethiopia’s many ethnic groups. The museum showcases traditional clothing, tools, and cultural artifacts, providing a fascinating look at the diverse peoples of Ethiopia. Take a peaceful walk through the museum’s beautiful gardens afterward.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Entoto Natural Park

  Continues visiting tour at Entoto Park, a beautiful natural reserve on the hills of Entoto Mountain, offering stunning views of Addis Ababa. Enjoy a peaceful hike through the lush trails and explore historical sites, such as the former palace of Emperor Menelik II. After the hike, relax with a traditional Ethiopian coffee at one of the park’s scenic coffee spots, soaking in the surroundings. Viewpoint: On the way back, stop at Entoto Park viewpoint for a panoramic view of Addis Ababa city over sunset. Here end of your tour and drop off at hotel or airport.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Shiro Meda Market

  Shiro Meda Market (also spelled "Chiromeda") sells Ethiopian textiles in all their forms, from Ethiopian wedding dresses to various types of clothing, linens, and fabrics.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Tomoca Coffee

  Wind down with a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony at Tomoca coffee. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and this ritual is more than just a drink it’s a moment of connection and hospitality. Watch as green beans are roasted, ground, and brewed right before you, then enjoy the rich flavor and aroma of freshly prepared Ethiopian coffee, served with a small snack.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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