Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour

4.9 (13 reviews) 5–7 hours Free cancellation

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Piassa, the center of Addis Ababa — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

the Spice Market in Addis Ababa — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

If you are looking to explore Addis Ababa in just one day with an experienced guide who has lived all their life in the City, you have come to the right place! On this all-inclusive tour, we have hand-picked the must-see places for you, some of which are listed below:

Nature & Viewpoint - Entoto Mountains offers the best viewpoint of Addis Ababa surrounded by the densest forestry in the City. You will also get to experience a highlight of the typical Ethiopian countryside life

Culture & Market - The LARGEST TRADITIONAL TEXTILE MARKET in Ethiopia (ShiroMeda)

Culture & Market - The LARGEST OPEN AIR MARKET IN AFRICA (MERKATO).

Museum - The National Museum, home to the fossil replica of your ancestor Lucy

Dining Experience - Nothing tops dining at the first hotel in Ethiopia (Taitu Hotel). Their vegetarian buffet at lunch time is claimed to be one of the best for its authenticity, healthiness, variety and taste

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At a glance

Duration: 5–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Operated by: myGuzo

Ages: Adults (8–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pickup and drop-off at any location in Addis Ababa (Hotel, house or airport)
Included: Lunch
Included: Accompanying English speaking guide
Included: Ground transportation including a car, a driver and fuel
Included: Local tour guides

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

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 Admission included

Guided walking tour of the largest open air market in Ethiopia