A Guided Tour of Addis Ababa That Includes a City Viewpoint

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About this activity

First, visit the National Museum of Ethiopia, which contains some of the best and most diverse exhibitions. The archeological exhibitions include Lucy (Dinkinesh, 'beautiful' in the local vernacular), a 3.5 million-year-old Australopithecus Afarensis hominoid woman. In 1974, Lucy's fossil revealed that our ancestors walked 2.5 million years earlier than imagined, rewriting our genealogy. The National Museum features several exquisite pre-Axumite artifacts.

Next, visit St. George's Cathedral. Near the northern end of Churchill Road. The Cathedral, erected in 1896 in the usual octagonal shape to honor Ethiopia's victory over the Italians in the Battle of Adwa, has Afewerk Tekle's stained-glass windows from the Africa Hall.

Drive to Entoto to explore Shiromeda market, one of the main Ethiopian traditional clothing markets. Continue driving to the peak to see Mount Entoto's stunning city view.

Final stop. Stop at Tomoka Coffee! Excellent city coffee. Tour Ends

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Liyu Ethiopia Tours

Ages: Children (4–12 years) · Adults (14–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

National Museum of Ethiopia

Admission not included

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 – ‘wonderful’- in the native language),
St. George's Cathedral

35 min Admission included

St. George's Cathedral is an iconic church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Known for its beautiful neo-Byzantine architecture and majestic dome, the cathedral is a significant landmark in the city. It holds great importance in Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity and is a popular site for worship and visitors alike. The cathedral is dedicated to St. George, who is considered the patron saint of Ethiopia.
Stop 3

Admission not included

After lunch, you will drive to Merkato visit, the largest open-air market in the continent you will explore by walking with your guide in the market.
Stop 4

visit Shiromeda market one of the biggest market for Ethiopian traditional cloths continue drive to the mountain to visit the commanding panoramic view point mt Entoto, offers the stupendous view of the city.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Shalla Guest House
Z Addis Hotel
Addissinia Hotel
Omna Addis Hotel
Friendship International Hotel
Hill Spring Hotel
Home In Guest House
Harmony Hotel
BON Plaza Hotel Addis Ababa
Sowirad Hotel
Ark Hotel Addis
Tbd Ethiopian Skylight in Terminal

and 344 more pickup points

our guide will have the logo of Liyu Ethiopia Tour

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.