Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour

4.9
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5 to 7 hours (approximately)
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If you are looking to explore Addis Ababa in just one day with an experienced guide who has lived all their life in the City, you have come to the right place! On this all-inclusive tour, we have hand-picked the must-see places for you, some of which are listed below:

Nature & Viewpoint - Entoto Mountains offers the best viewpoint of Addis Ababa surrounded by the densest forestry in the City. You will also get to experience a highlight of the typical Ethiopian countryside life

Culture & Market - The LARGEST TRADITIONAL TEXTILE MARKET in Ethiopia (ShiroMeda)

Culture & Market - The LARGEST OPEN AIR MARKET IN AFRICA (MERKATO). 

Museum - The National Museum, home to the fossil replica of your ancestor Lucy

Dining Experience - Nothing tops dining at the first hotel in Ethiopia (Taitu Hotel). Their vegetarian buffet at lunch time is claimed to be one of the best for its authenticity, healthiness, variety and taste

What's Included

Pickup and drop-off at any location in Addis Ababa (Hotel, house or airport)
Lunch
Accompanying English speaking guide
Ground transportation including a car, a driver and fuel
Local tour guides
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: 5 to 7 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 free
  • 7
    Mercato Market

    Guided walking tour of the largest open air market in Ethiopia

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Cancellation Policy

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

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