Best of Addis Ababa History and Culture City Tour

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

• Explore Ethiopia's Capital City
Addis Ababa with Expert Guide

• Visit Important Historical, Religious
and Cultural Sites

• All Entry fees are included

• Travel in the Comfort of an air-
conditioned Vehicle

Explore Addis Ababa with an expert Guide. Visit historic sites, vibrant markets, and experience traditional coffee ceremonies. Discover rich culture and hidden gems of Ethiopia’s capital city.

As well as you can choose your favorite sights, museums, and churches, I will give you a taste of the "true" Addis Ababa.

What's Included

In-person Guide: English
Coffee at the end of our tour
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

I will set up the most convenient pickup for you!

OR
Meeting point
Addis Ababa

You can choose anywhere in the city center where you want to meet!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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

    In the morning, we'll climb up to Mount Entoto through the eucalyptus trees, and see spectacular views of Addis Ababa from above.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Entoto Maryam Church

    While on Mount Entoto, we will also visit Entoto Maryam Church, the original palace of Emperor Menelik II.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Ethnological Museum

    The Ethnographic Museum at Addis Ababa University is housed in the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    National Museum of Ethiopia

    Here, we will visit the skeleton of one of our oldest hominid ancestors, Lucy, who lived 3.2 million years ago!

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Holy Trinity Cathedral

    We will visit Holy Trinity Cathedral, one of the most important cathedrals in the Ethiopian Orthodox church.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    After Holy Trinity, we will then visit the crypt of Emperor Menelik, who is buried with his wife and daughter, at the tranquil Bata Miriam church.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7

    We will stop briefly by St. George Church on our way to Merkato!

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Merkato

    We finish the day at the bustling Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa!

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Addis Ababa Tours With Daniel

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Religious 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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