Addis Ababa Guided City Tour With Airport & Hotel Pick Up

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About this activity

Addis Ababa tour should be booked with Aman Ethiopia Tours:

Perfectly paced 7-hour city tour covering Addis Ababa’s top historical, cultural, and scenic highlights.

Expert local guides who bring Ethiopia’s history, heritage, and stories vividly to life.

Panoramic views from Entoto Hills (not Entoto Park) for breathtaking photo opportunities over the capital.

Exclusive cultural insight at the Ethnological Museum, housed in Emperor Haile Selassie’s former palace.

See world-famous history up close, including Lucy and Selam at the National Museum.

Discover Ethiopia’s proud legacy at St. George Cathedral, symbol of victory and faith.

Experience authentic local life with a guided visit to Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market.

Comfortable transportation and smooth logistics from hotel or airport pickup to drop-off.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Aman Ethiopia Tours And Travel Agent

Ages: Adults (13–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Ethiopian Coffee
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Bottled water
Included: Entrance fees to Museums and Church
Included: Professional English Speaking Guide
Included: Car with Professional Driver

Not included

Not included: Dinner
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Entrance fee to ENTOTO PARK

Itinerary

National Museum of Ethiopia

one hour Admission included

National Museum of Ethiopia, It contains many precious local archaeological finds such as fossilized remains of the most famous of which is "Lucy," the partial skeleton. Selam, found between 2000 and 2004.

The basement is dedicated to archaeological and paleoanthropological sections. . The first floor contains objects from ancient and medieval periods, as well as regalia and memorabilia from former rulers, who include Emperor Haile Selassie. The second floor shows art work in a chronological order, from traditional to contemporary works. Afewerk Tekle's massive African Heritage is one of the most notable pieces. The second floor contains a collection of secular arts and crafts, including traditional weapons, jewellery, utensils, clothing and musical instruments. Finally, the third floor has an ethnographic display. Here, the museum tries to give an overview of the cultural richness and variety of the peoples of Ethiopia.
Mercato Market

one hour Admission included

Merkato is the largest open air market in Africa, covering several square miles and employing an estimated 13,000 people in 7,100 business entities. The primary merchandise passing through the Merkato is locally-grown agricultural products — most notably coffee.
Ethnological Museum

one hour Admission included

Ethnological Museum houses anthropological, musicological and cultural objects. The Ethnological Museum is the first university museum in Ethiopia. The Museum is located in the main Campus of Addis Ababa University which houses the Institute of Ethiopian Studies and it was the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie.
Entoto Maryam Church

one hour Admission included

Entoto Maryam Church; it’s one of the oldest Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Churches on the Entoto Hills. It was built in 1877 by Emperor Menelik II characterized by octagonal domes. Several royal artifacts of the emperor and empress also found in this church including some traditional costumes of the crowns, their royal bed, jewels owned by the royal family, and a mirror presented by Queen Victoria to Empress Taytu.
Mount Entoto

30 min

Entoto Hills (Not Entoto Park) at an elevation of 2,900 meters above sea level, the Entoto Hills offer a stunning panoramic view of Addis Ababa. This area, once the capital before the city moved to its current location, holds great historical and spiritual significance.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Bole Airport
Hilton Addis Ababa

We will pick clients either form hotel or any other places that are requested by our clients

Using your ticket

You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

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.