Museum Highlights Guided Day Tour in Addis Ababa

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About this activity

As a nation with more than 3,000 years of age and 80 Ethnic groups, Ethiopia is rich in culture, history and heritage. In just 5-7 hours, this comprehensive museum tour will leave you with an appreciation for Ethiopia as a country.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: myGuzo

Ages: Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pickup and drop-off at any location in Addis Ababa (Hotel, house or airport)
Included: Entrance fees to FOUR/FIVE museums
Included: Accompanying English speaking guide
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Ground transportation including a car, a driver and fuel
Included: Local tour guides at the museums

Not included

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

Itinerary

Mount Entoto

30 min

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.
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.
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.
Ethnological Museum

one hour Admission included

One of the finest museums in Africa, showing the full sweep of Ethiopia's cultural and social history across two floors. It is located within Haile Selassie’s former palace and surrounded by the beautiful gardens and fountains of Addis Ababa University,
National Museum of Ethiopia

45 min Admission included

Ethiopia’s most important museum and home to our 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.
St. George's Cathedral

45 min Admission included

Famed for its distinct octagonal architecture and located at the center of Addis Ababa
Holy Trinity Cathedral

one hour Admission included

The highest ranking cathedral church in Addis Ababa with its own museum and distinct architecture