Addis Ababa City Tour

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Addis Ababa “New Flower” in Amharic is a vibrant cosmopolitan capital city and this Tour will give you a real taste and flavor of Ethiopia. Highlights include a visit to the National Museum, home of the world famous hominid Lucy (learn about her discovery in the Afar region of Ethiopia in 1974). Take an aromatic Spice Tour of bustling Merkato (reputedly Africa’s’ largest open air market) that will engage all of your senses! Experience a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony from roasting to brewing and savoring the taste of the drink that originated in Ethiopia.

What's Included

Pickup and drop-off at any location in Addis Ababa (Hotel, house or airport)
Entry/Admission - Entoto Hill
Accompanying English speaking guide
Lunch
Entry/Admission - Chiromeda Market
Ground transportation including a car, a driver and fuel
Entry/Admission - Addis Mercato
Local tour guides
Entry/Admission - Menelik palace
Entry/Admission - Entoto Maryam Church
Entry/Admission - National Museum of Ethiopia
Cup of Ethiopian aromatic coffee on the street side
Alcoholic beverages
Tip for tour guide
Other cost not offered in this program

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We offer free pickup from all hotels and the airport in Addis Ababa

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Mount Entoto

    The tour follows a chronological order of the expansion of Addis Ababa, starting with where it all started at the famous Entoto mountain. Here, you will see the vast parts of Addis Ababa from an impressive viewpoint.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Entoto Maryam Church

    You will walk around the historic Entoto Church, which in its compound has the first church in/around Addis Ababa. It is a tranquil church with typical ancient architecture of Ethiopian Churches.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Menelik palace

    You will visit the palace of the Mighty King who kept Ethiopia independent from Colonial Powers (Emperor Menelik II). The Emperor was so busy fighting back imperialists that his palace is a humble one.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Chiromeda Market

    One the way down from the mountains, visit Ethiopia largest textile market with displays of Ethiopia's finest hand craftsmanship

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    National Museum of Ethiopia

    Here, you will get to see fossil replicas of your ancestor, Lucy

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Menelik II Square

    You will drive through the center of Addis Ababa, called Old Piazza, where you will see old Italian buildings, and also masses of people transiting to different parts of the city. It is a good highlight of Addis Ababa's way of life.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Mercato Market

    Guided walking tour of the largest open air market in Ethiopia

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by ShebaLand Tour

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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