Addis Ababa City Tour

6–8 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Addis Ababa “New Flower” in Amharic is a vibrant cosmopolitan capital city and this Tour will give you a real taste and flavor of Ethiopia. Highlights include a visit to the National Museum, home of the world famous hominid Lucy (learn about her discovery in the Afar region of Ethiopia in 1974). Take an aromatic Spice Tour of bustling Merkato (reputedly Africa’s’ largest open air market) that will engage all of your senses! Experience a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony from roasting to brewing and savoring the taste of the drink that originated in Ethiopia.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: ShebaLand Tour

Ages: Adults (16–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pickup and drop-off at any location in Addis Ababa (Hotel, house or airport)
Included: Entry/Admission - Entoto Hill
Included: Accompanying English speaking guide
Included: Lunch
Included: Entry/Admission - Chiromeda Market
Included: Ground transportation including a car, a driver and fuel
Included: Entry/Admission - Addis Mercato
Included: Local tour guides
Included: Entry/Admission - Menelik palace
Included: Entry/Admission - Entoto Maryam Church
Included: Entry/Admission - National Museum of Ethiopia
Included: Tea and coffee: Cup of Ethiopian aromatic coffee on the street side

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic beverages
Not included: Tip for tour guide
Not included: Other cost not offered in this program

Itinerary

Mount Entoto

one hour Admission included

The tour follows a chronological order of the expansion of Addis Ababa, starting with where it all started at the famous Entoto mountain. Here, you will see the vast parts of Addis Ababa from an impressive viewpoint.
Entoto Maryam Church

30 min Admission included

You will walk around the historic Entoto Church, which in its compound has the first church in/around Addis Ababa. It is a tranquil church with typical ancient architecture of Ethiopian Churches.
Menelik palace

30 min Admission included

You will visit the palace of the Mighty King who kept Ethiopia independent from Colonial Powers (Emperor Menelik II). The Emperor was so busy fighting back imperialists that his palace is a humble one.
Chiromeda Market

30 min Admission included

One the way down from the mountains, visit Ethiopia largest textile market with displays of Ethiopia's finest hand craftsmanship
National Museum of Ethiopia

45 min Admission included

Here, you will get to see fossil replicas of your ancestor, Lucy
Menelik II Square

30 min Admission included

You will drive through the center of Addis Ababa, called Old Piazza, where you will see old Italian buildings, and also masses of people transiting to different parts of the city. It is a good highlight of Addis Ababa's way of life.
Mercato Market

one hour

Guided walking tour of the largest open air market in Ethiopia

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Addissinia Hotel
Friendship International Hotel
Hill Spring Hotel
Harmony Hotel
BON Plaza Hotel Addis Ababa
Ark Hotel Addis
Top Ten Hotel
Magnolia Hotel
Grand Eliana Hotel Conference & Spa
Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa
Abyssinia Renaissance Hotel
Adot-Tina Hotel

and 109 more pickup points

We offer free pickup from all hotels and the airport in Addis Ababa

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.