Addis Ababa City Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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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.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Pickup and drop-off at any location in Addis Ababa (Hotel, house or airport)

Entry/Admission - Entoto Hill

Accompanying English speaking guide

Lunch

Entry/Admission - Chiromeda Market

Ground transportation including a car, a driver and fuel

Entry/Admission - Addis Mercato

Local tour guides

Entry/Admission - Menelik palace

Entry/Admission - Entoto Maryam Church

Entry/Admission - National Museum of Ethiopia

Cup of Ethiopian aromatic coffee on the street side

Alcoholic beverages

Tip for tour guide

Other cost not offered in this program

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Mount Entoto

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.

1 hour • Admission Included

Entoto Maryam Church

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.

30 minutes • Admission Included