Museum Highlights Guided Day Tour in Addis Ababa

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

As a nation with more than 3,000 years of age and 80 Ethnic groups, Ethiopia is rich in culture, history and heritage. In just 5-7 hours, this comprehensive museum tour will leave you with an appreciation for Ethiopia as a country.

What's Included

Pickup and drop-off at any location in Addis Ababa (Hotel, house or airport)
Entrance fees to FOUR/FIVE museums
All Fees and Taxes
Accompanying English speaking guide
Ground transportation including a car, a driver and fuel
Local tour guides at the museums
Lunch
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:

Free personal pickup from any location in Addis Ababa, whether a hotel, the airport or residence. No problem.

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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    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
  • 3
    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
  • 4
    Ethnological Museum

    One of the finest museums in Africa, showing the full sweep of Ethiopia's cultural and social history across two floors. It is located within Haile Selassie’s former palace and surrounded by the beautiful gardens and fountains of Addis Ababa University,

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    National Museum of Ethiopia

    Ethiopia’s most important museum and home to our 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
    St. George's Cathedral

    Famed for its distinct octagonal architecture and located at the center of Addis Ababa

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Holy Trinity Cathedral

    The highest ranking cathedral church in Addis Ababa with its own museum and distinct architecture

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 8 years
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Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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