Addis Ababa City Tour
- 9–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 7 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Addis Ababa offers excellent cuisine, absorbing museums and a unique insight into the many contradictions of Ethiopia. Explore the vibrant neighborhoods and historic landmarks of Addis Ababa on this tour of the city's must-see destinations. See the richly decorated interior of Holy Trinity Cathedral, then trace Ethiopia's long history through the Museum of Ethiopia. After lunch, explore Haile Selassie's former palace, now the fascinating Ethnological Museum, and go deep into the traditions of Ethiopia's diverse communities. Return to the country's vibrant, colorful present in Merkato, a renowned marketplace where vendors offer bright displays of fabric, handicrafts and produce from around the country. You will get the chance to taste the famous Ethiopian coffee and yummy Ethiopian local food. This tour is unique because you will learn about the country's long History, discover exotic culture, admire beautiful nature and experience unique and local things for the first time.
Inclusions
What's included
- Licensed Driver
- Professional Tour Guide Service
- All site entrance fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All transfers from Airport and hotels.
What's not
- Meals ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Any Alcohol Drinks
- Any other personal expenses which are not mentioned in the included list.
Itinerary
At the national museum of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa travelers see variety of objects and archaeological findings including the famous Lucy. This museums gives a travelers highlight about Ethiopian history, culture and nature.
This is the most beautiful and important orthodox cathedral located in the center of the capital. Built by the last and prominent Ethiopian emperor Haile Sillasse in 1940s. The cathedral is dedicated for the most important Ethiopians and you will see the cemetery of many famous people including the emperor. There is a small church museum here where you can see old church treasurers.
This is the best place to have a panoramic view over Addis Ababa. The old capital was located on top of this mountains.
Mercato in Addis Ababa is the largest open air market in Africa. There are several sections in the market and simply you can find anything. This is also a cultural center where many people from different ethnic groups of Ethiopia come to buy and sell.
This museum is located inside the Addis Ababa University and it was a former palace of Emperor Haile Sillasse. Here you can see different objects from several ethnic groups of Ethiopia and the personal bed room of the emperor and his wife.
Located on top of Entoto Mountains, this was the old palace of Emperor Menelik who established Addis Ababa in 1887.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Memento Ethiopia Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Addis Ababa
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 72 city tours we list in Addis Ababa.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 51 of 72.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital, stands high on a plateau among eucalyptus-covered hills, with museums, markets, churches and African Union offices.
At around 2,400 metres, Addis Ababa is one of the highest capitals in the world, laid out on the slopes of the Entoto hills. The National Museum of Ethiopia tells the story of human origins through Lucy, a 3.2-million-year-old partial skeleton found in the country in 1974, while the Ethnological Museum is housed in a former imperial palace. Holy Trinity Cathedral and Saint George Cathedral are important churches, and Meskel Square hosts large gatherings.
Top-ranked sights in Addis Ababa: National Museum of Ethiopia, Mt. Entoto, IES Ethnographic Museum (Addis Ababa University).
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