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Discover the vibrant culture and history of Addis Ababa on this comprehensive city tour. Visit the National Museum of Ethiopia to see the famous Lucy fossil, explore the Addis Ababa Museum, and navigate the bustling Shiro Meda Market filled with local crafts and textiles. Stroll through Friendship Park, where you can enjoy scenic views and green spaces, and take in the city's key landmarks that showcase its rich heritage.
- Explore the National Museum of Ethiopia, home to Lucy, the ancient hominid.
- Visit the Addis Ababa Museum for insights into the city's history and culture.
- Experience shopping and local life at Shiro Meda Market.
- Enjoy a leisurely visit to Friendship Park and discover iconic landmarks of the city.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your experience begins the moment we pick you up. Enjoy the convenience of private, personalized transportation from any location, with drop-off at a destination of your choice.
Itinerary
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1National Museum Of Ethiopia
National Museum of Ethiopia is one of the most important museums in Ethiopia and a particularly good stop if you're introducing visitors to Ethiopian history, archaeology, and culture. The museum is famous internationally because it houses “Lucy,” the partial skeleton of Australopithecus afarensis, discovered in Ethiopia in 1974. Lucy — the museum's biggest attraction Lucy is about 3.2 million years old and was discovered at Hadar in the Afar Region.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Yekatit 12 Martyrs Square
The square commemorates the 1937 Yekatit 12 massacre, which took place during the Italian occupation of Ethiopia. It followed an assassination attempt on the Italian viceroy Rodolfo Graziani on February 19, 1937.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Friendship park 2
A Modern Oasis in the Heart of Addis Ababa Friendship Park is a beautiful and contemporary urban park in the heart of Addis Ababa, offering visitors a peaceful escape from the energy and movement of the capital.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Shiro Meda Market
Shiro Meda Market is one of Addis Ababa’s best-known traditional markets and a wonderful place to experience Ethiopian culture, textiles, fashion, and craftsmanship.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Addis Ababa Museum
Addis Ababa Museum is a cultural and historical museum dedicated to telling the story of Addis Ababa and its people. Located in the heart of the capital, the museum offers visitors an opportunity to understand how the city developed from its early beginnings into the vibrant, multicultural capital it is today.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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