The Best way to Discover Addis Ababa

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Itinerary

1. Visit the prominent peak of Mount Entoto, which served as Menelik II's capital before the founding of Addis Ababa.

   1 h

2. Merkato, it’s the largest shopping area in Addis and some say the largest market in Africa. Stalls, shops, kiosks, malls, and street vendors sell food, drink, spices, incense, clothing, jewelry, music, movies, appliances, handicrafts, chat, and more. Visit the recycling market where someone’s garbage is transformed into a new and different product ready for its new life. You will explore the famous Mercato with me i can lead you through the hustle and bustle of this unique marketplace, explaining what is for sale and what it is used for.

   1 h

3. Visit the home of the famous Lucy which is ranked one of the most important museum collections in Sub-Saharan Africa. You will tour of the museum including archeological artifacts discovered here in Ethiopia, Ethiopian artwork, and displays of traditional Ethiopian weapons, jewelry, clothing, and musical instruments.

   1 hAdmission included

4. Visit Saint George's Cathedral  It was named after St. George, after the Tabot (Ark) of the church was carried to the Battle of Adwa against the Italians during which the Ethiopians secured victory.

   1 hAdmission included

5. Located on the campus of Addis Ababa University and housed in Haile Selassie’s former palace, the Ethnological Museum is considered one of the finest museums in Africa. I will lead you through the museum explaining the various artifacts, daily objects, musical instruments, and visual art pieces relating to many of the diverse ethnic groups of Ethiopia.

   1 hAdmission included

6. Sightseeing of famous statues, the loin of Judah, streets Winston Churchill, Legehare train station The Tiglachin Monument,'Our Struggle Monument' Tewodros Square carries the name of emperor Tewodros II. There is an ancient cannon in the middle of the square that stands there as a monument to this emperor, Lunch will be at Addis Ababa cultural restaurant in piazza If you're interested to stop at Tomoca coffee it's possible and visit

   40 minAdmission included

Cancellation

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

Reviews

Ratings come from 59 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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• 5Excellent day in Addis

  Our full day private tour with Bekkis was very well organised from start to finish. It was well paced and informative and we learnt a lot about the city and its history. The plan for the day was varied and we covered a lot of ground from the heights of Entoto Natural Park to the traditional Ethiopian coffee we shared in the mercado. Bekkis was an excellent guide and was really good company. Thank you for a very special day. We would recommend Bekkis for any excursions around the City.

  GoPlaces404456November 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5A great tour of Addis

  A friend who lives in Addis organised Beki of East India Tour Operor to give me a full day tour of the City. It was a great experience and a perfect way to get to know Addis. Beki was a really knowledgeable and engaging guide, which made it a great day. I even learnt how to make injera and to play the drum at the church! Highly recommended.

  MichaelPR68August 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Fantastic tour

  Highly recommended, Beki was such an amazing , warm, friendly tour guide. that made the tour enjoyable and also made me learn so much new discoveries. Thank you so much

  angelafd7August 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5My first Addis Ababa Trip

  This trip was very informative, and gave me an experience of a lifetime. I will definitely utilize this tour group again.

  marlob294July 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5The Best Tour Operators

  We arrived at Addis Ababa after spending some time in other African countries. My wife became injured and could barely walk. Being in Addis, we decided that it would be a waste if we didn't at least take a tour so we inquired at the front desk of our hotel. In the lobby we noticed a display for East Africa Tour Company. We decided to try them. I was given Beki's phone number and he immediately responded. Seeing our situation, he immediately adjusted the tour and away we went. He had his driver Destaw with him in a beautiful van and took care of my wife with great kindness and heart. We couldn't have found a more knowledgeable, community connected, and understanding people taking us on an adventure. We visited the top of the mountain in Addis where we visited an older lady who made injera bread from her home. It was so authentic, going into community! We loved it! Then we visited key points in Addis where its history came so alive through the guidance of Beki. Finally we visited the market where I was able to purchase some spice. If you book your tour with East Africa you will have a rich, well planned, well taken care of tour by caring guides. Beki, you are the best!

  Rick BMarch 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5A full day in Addis

  Fantastic! This was really the best way of getting to know Addis! I've been here once before, but never had the chance to get around much then. Now I enjoyed a full day together with my best friend in the safe hands of guide Beki and driver Yesiah. Beki was from the beginning already when we booked the tour very keen on meeting our wishes and very flexible during the whole experience. We started at St George church to learn about the exciting history of Ehtiopia, stopped by a huge and friendly pottery workshop (make room in your suitcase!), continued to huzzling Merkato market (watch out for pickpockets!) and also had the time to do some very nice shopping at a clothes market before we ended up with delicious italian coffe at the old Grand Central. Once again: thanks a million to Beki with driver. You really did our great day in Addis!

  I2976AIjenny_February 2025via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Addis Ababa

• Its from-price is 15% below the median of the 72 city tours we list in Addis Ababa.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 10 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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