Explores the Heart of Addis Ababa city tour
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Come explore the dynamic center of Ethiopia with us on an enthralling Addis Ababa City Tour. Explore the city's well-known sites during this enlightening trip, such as the Holy Trinity Cathedral, a masterpiece of Ethiopian Orthodox architecture, and the National Museum, which houses the well-known Lucy fossil. Savor traditional Ethiopian food and explore vibrant markets like Merkato, Africa's largest open-air market, to fully immerse yourself in the native way of life. This tour, led by local specialists who guarantee an unforgettable and enlightening experience, provides a thorough introduction to Addis Ababa's historical, cultural, and contemporary aspects.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
private transportation
Bottle water
professional Tour guide
Photograph and video fees
Ethiopian coffee
Airport pick up or Hotel pick up and drop off
National Museum fees
Government Tax
Entoto museum fees
any alcoholic Drink
personal expense
Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Bole Airport
Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel
Airport Road Addis Ababa Ethiopia
What To Expect
Mercato Market
Morning: We will be pick up from your hotel or airport by our driver-guide at 8:30 after breakfast. Explore the largest open-air market in Africa, Mercato, on a guided tour. Start your tour at Mercato, the largest open-air market in Africa. Covering several square miles, the market employs an estimated 13,000 people in 7,100 business entities. Most of the sessions are for wholesale, including scrap metal recycling, furniture, home electronics, spices, and food items. .
National Museum of Ethiopia
National Museum: we will vsist National Museum, where you will have the opportunity to explore the incredible collection of human ancestors. Marvel at the ancient hominid fossils, including Lucy, a 3.2 million-year-old specimen, Selam, a 3.3 million-year-old fossil, and Ardi, a 4.4 million-year-old fossil. Additionally, you will have the chance to observe Stone Age tools, providing a glimpse into the early history of mankind.
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Explores the Heart of Addis Ababa city tour
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Tour and best Guide :)
Giorgino Palermo,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was everything great! Lamesgn and Abere showed me Addis Abeba in a great way! We made a tour of the Merkato... just WOW! So folkloristic! They show me how to roast the coffee and much more! Don't lose the opportunity to spend time with this amazing people! :)
Most thrilling & adventurous tours of Ethiopia Danakil and Omo!
KooTomato,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such thrilling times on our first visit to East Africa, asites; a 20 days land and flights adrenalin pumped legs across Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. We have such wonderful memories with Ethio Lano Tour's team (city tour, 3 days Danakil Depression and 4 days Omo Valley. We highly recommended the boss Lamesgn Melese to all future travellers; he is hands-on, responsive and knowledgeable! We love every moments spent with him and his team!
Brilliant day as a local in Adis
Escape67693724281,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved my day feeling like a local going to coffee shops seeing the market watching the views of the city from the view tops and of course seeing Lucy my ancient cousin but most importantly were my guide Lamesgn and my driver Eshetu who were like friends. I didn’t feel like a tourist at all it was a day as a local in Adis I strongly recommend
Everything just planned...
Yuqian L,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything just planned so well!!! Starting from a nice Arabica coffee in the morning, the shop with good vibe. And the Mercado to feel the local biggest street market. Don’t worry about security, they will protect you well. Also good explanation on the palace, seeing a military who fight for Italian soldiers in dozens years ago. Happy to end in the national museum - I know well we are all from Africa. Proud to share the trip with everyone.
If you are looking for a half-day trip to Addis Ababa, I highly recommend it!
Tomomii0617,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On my way home from a family trip to Africa (with a boy in fourth grade), I was unable to transfer from Tanzania to Addis Ababa to Narita due to airline reasons, so I was rushed to stay overnight in Addis Ababa. We had 24 hours until the next night flight, so this would have to be a sightseeing trip in Addis Ababa! I decided to take this half-day sightseeing tour of the city after turning my troubles into something positive. Our tour guide, TAMRAT, lent us his umbrella when it started raining, wiped the windows of the car when it fogged up, was kind to the kids, very attentive to the details, and was a wonderful guide with a good explanation of the city and a nice smile! The most impressive and moving part of the city tour was seeing the fossils of Australopithecus in the National Museum and exploring Africa's largest market, Mercato Market. I was impressed because I never thought I would see so many real fossils in the birthplace of Homo sapiens. The Mercato market is so powerful it's been a while since I've been afraid! However, the guide guarded me well and I was able to go around with the elementary school students. That was a really valuable experience because it was a place you can't really experience. Thank you for an unexpected visit but a fun half day!!
10/10 perfect
T7262IKcharlesb,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience a breathtaking one with my driver and tour guy being very kind and courteous and patient . I learned a lot he was very knowledgeable
Best way to spend layover in Addis
Grzegorz J,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Having a longer layover in Addis may not be a waste of time. Guys from Ethio Top Land Tours can make this time enjoyable. I recommend everybody to take part in this tour. Ama sagnalo Guys !
Visited TOP
StephanieCarmelina,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visit Addis Ababa with a very cultivated and passionate guide ( Lamesgn) and his kind drive. Really recommend!
Bad,worst, RUN
B9345ZTclarah,
Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The experience was horrible. The tour wasn’t 7 hours but more like 3 hours. The tour guide barely spoke English and the driver didn’t want to turn on the air conditioner nor let the windows down because it was hot. Most of the time the tour guide was on his phone laughing and talking. When we went to the market he walked really fast and only stayed there a few minutes. Please save your money and time and choose a different company.
23lasisia,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour and tour guard was nice. I felt comfortable throughout the tour and i took lots of pictures. I recommend this full day Addis Ababa tour especially for layover passengers.
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