Full Day Addis Ababa City Tour

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. Our team will meet you at Bole International Airport in Addis to take you to your hotel. Then, you will take a city tour of the vibrant capital. You will first start your visit with the Selassie (Trinity) Cathedral - the final resting place of Haile Selassie. Then continue to the nearby National Museum - home of Lucy’s 3.2 million years old remains. After the visit, proceed to the Ethnographical Museum found in the Addis Ababa University campus displaying Ethiopia’s diverse cultures. After lunch, you will head north to Entoto Mountain. On the way, you can stop at Shiro Meda to visit the colorful market of traditional clothes. We will finish the day at Entoto which provides a panoramic view of Addis. Here you will also visit the Entoto Maryam church and museum. Time permitting, we will visit Merkato - said to be Africa’s largest open-air market.

   2 hAdmission included

2. Entoto which provides a panoramic view of Addis. Here you will also visit the Entoto Maryam church and museum. Time permitting, we will visit Merkato - said to be Africa’s largest open-air market.

   2 hAdmission included

3. You will first start your visit with the Selassie (Trinity) Cathedral - the final resting place of Haile Selassie.

   2 h

4. Shiro Meda, a bustling marketplace in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, offers a vibrant blend of local culture and commerce. Known for its rich array of traditional textiles, spices, and handcrafted goods, Shiro Meda provides a unique shopping experience that reflects the heart of Ethiopian craftsmanship and daily life. Visitors are captivated by the lively atmosphere, the colorful displays of fabrics like the famous Ethiopian shawls, and the opportunity to engage with local artisans. This marketplace is not just a place to shop but a cultural hub where one can experience the essence of Ethiopian tradition and community.

   2 h

5. Mercato, located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is one of Africa's largest open-air markets and a vibrant hub of commerce and culture. Covering a vast area, Mercato is renowned for its diverse range of goods, including fresh produce, spices, textiles, and traditional crafts. The market's bustling atmosphere reflects the heart of Ethiopian daily life, where local vendors and artisans showcase their products. Visitors to Mercato can experience the rich tapestry of Ethiopian culture through the lively interactions, colorful displays, and the array of unique items available. It's not just a shopping destination but a dynamic cultural experience that highlights the traditions and vibrancy of Addis Ababa.

   1 h

Cancellation

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

Reviews

Ratings come from 4 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

How it compares in Addis Ababa

• Its from-price is 86% above 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 39 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).

See all 564 experiences in Addis Ababa