Addis Ababa & Mount Entoto View Point, Museums Palace,Market Tour

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1. we will drive uphill to Entoto, which once was Emperor Minilik II’s permanent camp. Driving the hill there is a considerable drop in altitude and the air is filled with the scent of the Eucalyptus trees which cover the area. From the top, there is a panoramic view of the capital and surrounding countryside. Please note that entrance fee to the Entoto park is not included, If you wish to enter the park the cost will be 9USD/Person durations: 35 minutes

   35 minAdmission included

2. It is a historical place where Emperor Menelik II resided and built his palace, when he came from Ankober and founded Addis Ababa. It is considered a sacred mountain and has many monasteries. Mount Entoto is also the location of a number of celebrated churches, including Saint Raguel and Saint Mary.[1] The mountain is densely covered by eucalyptus trees that were imported from Australia during the reign of Menelik II, and mostly planted during Emperor Haile Selassie's reign. Thus, it is sometimes referred to as the "lung of Addis Ababa". The forest on the mountain is an important source of firewood for the city. It was also a source of building material in earlier times. durations: 1 hour

   1 hAdmission included

3. National Museum of Ethiopia. This is one of the best museums in quality and diversity of the exhibits. Archeological exhibits include the 3.5 million-year-old fossil of Lucy (or Dinkinesh – ‘thou art wonderful’- in the native language), a hominoid woman of the specious of Australopithecus Afarensis. The discovery of Lucy’s fossil in 1974 forced a complete rethink of human genealogy, providing that our ancestors were walking 2.5 million years earlier than had been supposed. The National Museum also contains many wonderful artifacts dating back to pre-Axumite civilization.

   45 minAdmission included

4. Shiro Meda Market, the Shiro Meda Market (also spelled "Chiromeda") sells Ethiopian textiles in all their forms, from Ethiopian wedding dresses to various types of clothing, linens, It’s locals market located near the US Embassy in Addis Ababa is one of the best local market to shop handwoven cotton clothes mainly for women. It is also famous for buying small gift items like bed covers, Table Clothes, scarves, T-shirts, necklaces, earrings, etc Why should you visit it At Shiro Meda, visitors can buy colorful handwoven locally made scarves, and dresses for women & men which are made from cotton and decorated with colorful embroidery. Here at Shiro Meda, bargaining for price is the order of the game. Duration 35

   35 minAdmission included

5. The Tiglachin Monument also known as the Derg Monument ,is a memorial to Ethiopian and Cuban soldiers involved in the Ogaden War. It was built during the rule of Mengistu Haile Mariam and on Churchill Avenue in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The monument has a central statue, a 50 metre tall pillar, two wall reliefs on the sides and two squares where the portraits of Cuban soldiers are visible. Some sculptures at the monument was given by the North Korean government in 1984, and was one of the project’s first monuments to be donated to Africa.

   20 minAdmission included

6. Pure Organic Ethiopian Honey tasting shop in Bole, conveniently located around Flamingo, right in front of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. We offer a diverse selection of premium honey products, each meticulously sourced and crafted to deliver exceptional quality and taste. From rich, robust varieties to light, delicate flavors, our honey caters to every preference. Discover unique infusions and raw, pure honey with unmatched health benefits. Our friendly staff is here to help you find the perfect honey for your needs. Visit Safi Honey today and experience the finest in natural sweetness and quality."

   10 min

7. • SMELL the beautiful Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee of the roasting coffee and burning is celebrated around the globe for its distinctive flavor profile, often described as one of the best coffees in the world. +Frankincense during the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Coffee was born in Ethiopia and known for its best coffee. In the world get what you like At the oldest Tomoca Coffee shop, you will experience a cup of coffee or macchiato brewed with over half a century Here, you can buy roasted beans or ground coffee as souvenirs for yourself or your family members.

   15 min

8. Lion of Judah" is a symbolic title, with roots in the Bible, referring to the tribe of Judah and, particularly, to Jesus Christ, and also used to symbolize the Ethiopian monarchy, specifically Emperor Haile Selassie.

   15 minAdmission included

9. The Yekatit 12 monument is a memorial in Addis Ababa commemorating the Yekatit 12 pogrom, an Italian war crime in Ethiopia. The pogrom took place from 19 to 21 February 1937 and is known as Yekatit 12 after the start date in the Ethiopian calendar. The memorial is an obelisk in the centre of the roundabout of Sidist Kilo Square also called "Yekatit 12 Square

   Passes by

10. Menelik II Square, located in the heart of Addis Ababa, is a prominent public space named after Emperor Menelik II, featuring an equestrian statue of the ruler and serving as a popular gathering place, especially for religious and national holidays.

    Passes by

11. Take your Lunch at The Addis Ababa Restaurant in downtown Silver Spring is named for Ethiopia’s capital city. The restaurant has several murals and lamps that feature historical and cultural features from Ethiopia including angels from Debra Birhan Selassie Church and a painting of the legendary Queen of Sheba with King Solomon of Israel. Addis Ababa means “New Flower” in Amharic. The city, home to more than 5 million, was founded in 1886. Close to half of the population is of the Amhara ethnic group, while the majority of the remaining population is split among the Oromo, Gurage, Tigray, and other ethnic groups. The site of Addis Ababa was chosen by Empress Taytu Beful and established by her husband Emperor Menelik II. Here you can try Doro wat Doro wat (wett) It is the most popular traditional food in Eritrea and Ethiopia. Considered the national dish, it is the food of choice during formal and informal gatherings, eaten together for vegans vegetarian optional

    40 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 174 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Layover tour

  We planned this private layover tour last minute and did not regret it. Among other things, we visited the Mercato, a traditional coffee house, the national museum and the mount Entoto. Emmanuel and Eyub tried hard to please us and accomodate our preferences.

  VickyserenaOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Amazing tour guide Emmanuel

  Emmanuel is an amazing tour guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and full of humor. He made the whole experience fun and engaging, sharing interesting stories and helpful insights along the way. His warm personality and great sense of humor kept everyone smiling, and he made sure we felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the tour. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for an enjoyable and memorable experience!

  changyuel2026October 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great tour with Emmanuel

  Great experience with Emmanuel as guide, all practicalities all sorted out, amazing knowledge, can highly recommend!

  Sightseer764852October 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Excellent tour and safe for lone travellers

  Super impressed with the very quick communication via WhatsApp from Yonas as soon as I booked through Viator. He answered several questions straight away and really thoroughly and made me feel confident and comfortable about the trip as a lone female traveller. My guide Emmanuel and driver Eyob were right on time at my hotel in the morning and joined me for a wonderful traditional coffee ceremony which I would highly recommend. The next stop was the National Museum which was very interesting. Emmanuel was enthusiastic and extremely knowledgable...so much so that other visitors were leaving their guides to listen to him! Eyob was an excellent driver and I really enjoyed the day.

  Lucy_GOctober 2026via Viator

• 5Emmanuel best guide

  I was in Addis last week, I did the tour with the amazing Emmanuel, his level of french is very good and he could share me all the information about Ethiopia and Addis. I fully recommend him.

  J344GUthomasbOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Excellent

  I had a wonderful experience touring Addis Ababa with Yonas. Even though I made a last-minute booking, he arrived on time to pick me up directly from my hotel and made everything very easy from the beginning. Yonas was extremely knowledgeable and helped me learn so much about Ethiopian history, culture, traditions, and everyday life. He customized the tour according to my interests and took me to many less-visited places that I would never have discovered on my own. One of my highlights was visiting Mount Entoto, the highest point in Addis Ababa, with its breathtaking views over the city and beautiful countryside. I also enjoyed visiting local villages, seeing everyday Ethiopian life, exploring an open local market, trying fresh juice, and experiencing a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. What I appreciated most was that this did not feel like a standard tourist tour. Yonas took the time to show me the authentic side of Addis and Ethiopia and explained everything along the way. I highly recommend Yonas to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, flexible, and genuinely local guide. He made my time in Addis Ababa very special and memorable!

  503gastonpOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Addis Ababa

• Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 564 experiences we list in Addis Ababa.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 564.
• 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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