Half Day City Tour of Addis Ababa

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Half Day city tour of Addis Ababa will give you an insight to History, Culture, beliefs and life style of Ethiopians.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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

Fuel

Entrance Fee

Driver Allowance

Guide Fee

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

National Museum of Ethiopia

You will start your city tour of Addis Ababa with the National Museum of Ethiopia. This is one of the best museums in quality and diversity of the exhibits. Archeological exhibits include the 3.5 million-year-old fossil of Lucy (or Dinkinesh – ‘thou art wonderful’- in the native language), a hominoid woman of the specious of Australopithecus Afarensis. The discovery of Lucy’s fossil in 1974 forced a complete rethink of human genealogy, providing that our ancestors were walking 2.5 million years earlier than had been supposed. The National Museum also contains many wonderful artifacts dating back to pre-Axumite civilization Ps. please note that National Museum is closed for renovation, and it’s for unlimited time, But our tour will be improvised by taking you to another museum called Addis Ababa Museum

1 hour • Admission Included

Yekatit 12 Martyrs Square

See the Monument of Yekati 12 Martyrs Monument

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Half Day City Tour of Addis Ababa

Pickup included

Reviews

4.76

29 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great half day tour!
Amy K,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I was in Addis for work and only had one free morning to explore the city — I’m so glad I booked a tour with Addis Ethiopia Tours. My guide, Luel, was a pleasure to spend time with: punctual, deeply knowledgeable about Ethiopia’s rich history, and genuinely engaging. Visiting the Archaeological Museum with him made me wish I had more time to see the rest of the country. I would highly recommend Addis Ethiopia Tours to anyone looking to experience Addis Ababa with insight and warmth.
Amazing tour
V2183SJlaurah,
Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing tour by Adisu. He is very knowledgeable of Addis and Ethiopia (historical and present day). I’m pleased I choose this tour. Thank you Adisu!
Wonderful service
Asha B,
Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The guy was very helpful. I had to change my pick up place and he picked me up from my chosen location. Overall had a satisfying experience. I might book another tour soon! Keep up the good work!
Great friendly tour around Addis Ababa
Paradise42878049360,
Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great day with Desale who showed us around the city with enthusiam. We visited numerous sites including a really interesting trip to one of the city's history museums. Desale was happy to take us to any place we wanted to go to, and to spend as much or as little time as we wanted at each venue. It was a great experience and would love to come back one day
Great presentation of Addis
geirarneb,
Feb 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a very nice and informative trip around key sites in Addis Abeba with a knowledgable guide with good language skills who also took us with to nice meals. Recommended
Worth it!
G2000IVnatashab,
Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour guide is extremely knowledgeable and was super friendly. I learned a lot during the tour. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to learn more about Ethiopia while exploring Addis Ababa.
highly recommended
satyawatip,
Jan 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
highly recommended!! Luel and Joseph were so nice and knowledgeable. They took me for a full day tour and I’m very grateful. don’t hesitate to book this tour 😊
See a lot in a short time
Johan T,
Oct 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great way to see and learn a lot of the city even if you don’t have a lot of time. Luel and the driver Nebeyu took great care of us!
A Perfect Half-Day Tour of Ethiopia’s Cultural Gems
347mulengam,
Oct 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I recently did a half-day tour in Addis Ababa, and it was a perfect way to experience Ethiopia’s rich culture and history. Our tour covered Unity Park, St. George Church, the Ethnographic Museum, and the Addis Ababa Museum, each offering something unique and memorable. Unity Park is a beautiful space, showcasing Ethiopia’s historical treasures, wildlife, and its modern transformation. The gardens are stunning, and the attention to detail in preserving the past while embracing the future is impressive. At St. George Church, the architecture and spiritual significance left me in awe. The church’s historical importance, combined with the serenity of the space, made it a highlight of the day. The art inside tells incredible stories. The Ethnographic Museum was another standout, giving me a deep insight into Ethiopia’s diverse cultures.
Great tour and way to experience Addis
jaymF853XH,
Oct 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an excellent tour and our guide Luel was fantastic. The city is beautiful, he was very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend for anyone that wants to see the city, and get some amazing coffee and food while doing it.