Addis Ababa City Tour | Full Day Culture & History

Addis Ababa

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$115.00

Duration

8 hours

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3.6 by 3 reviews

Quality3.33
Location4
Amenities3.67
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Overview

A Full Day Addis Ababa City Tour offers the best way to explore Ethiopia’s vibrant capital. The city combines history, culture, markets, and modern life in one experience. As a result, travelers discover the heart of Ethiopia in a single day.

This tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to understand Addis Ababa’s culture and major landmarks.

Why Choose Full Day Addis Ababa City Tour

This journey covers the most important attractions in Addis Ababa. Moreover, it combines history, culture, and local life in one itinerary. Therefore, it is perfect for travelers with limited time in the city.

Addis Ababa City Tour National Museum Experience

The National Museum of Ethiopia showcases ancient fossils, including “Lucy,” one of the oldest human ancestors. In addition, visitors learn about Ethiopia’s rich archaeological history. Meanwhile, the museum provides deep insight into human evolution.

Merkato Market Experience

Merkato is one of the largest open-air markets in Africa. For example, visitors explore spices, textiles, crafts, and local goods. Furthermore, the market offers a vibrant cultural atmosphere.

Mount Entoto Scenic View

Mount Entoto offers panoramic views of Addis Ababa. Moreover, visitors explore historic churches and eucalyptus forests. As a result, it provides both nature and cultural heritage in one stop.

Holy Trinity Cathedral Visit

The Holy Trinity Cathedral stands as an important religious landmark. In addition, it holds the tombs of Emperor Haile Selassie and other national figures. Meanwhile, its architecture reflects Ethiopia’s religious history.

Cultural City Experience

This tour combines museums, markets, and historical landmarks. Moreover, it gives travelers a real taste of Ethiopian urban life. Therefore, it creates a complete cultural experience in one day.

Best Time for Addis Ababa City Tour

The best time for a Full Day Addis Ababa City Tour is year-round. However, mornings and dry season months (October to March) offer the best experience.

Travel Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a camera. Also, carry cash for local markets. Furthermore, dress modestly when visiting religious sites.

Experience Ethiopia’s Capital City

A Full Day Addis Ababa Tour offers a complete introduction to Ethiopia’s capital. Moreover, it combines history, culture, and daily life. Therefore, it is one of the best city tours in Africa.

Included/Exclude

Accommodation
Cold drinks
Guiding in selected language
Meals (full board)
Pick up and drop off
Transportation in 4X4 Land Cruiser
Park/ museum entrance fees

International or internal flights
Travel Insurance
Ethiopian Visa
Tips for staff
Miscellaneous expenses – alcoholic drinks, souvenirs etc.

Tour Plan

1 : 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. Please note that the National Museum Will be closed on Monday.

2 : Ethnological Museum

We continue our tour of Addis Ababa with visit to the Ethnographic Museum which is found inside the compound of the Addis Ababa University. This museum is very different to the National Museum, but equally absorbing, this museum exhibit, a varied array of artifacts and daily objects related to most ethnic groups living in Ethiopia.

3 : Mount Entoto

we will drive uphill to Entoto, which once was Emperor Minilik II’s permanent camp. Driving the hill there is an considerable drop in altitude and the air is filled with the scent of the Eucalyptus trees which cover the area. From the top, there is a panoramic view of the capital and surrounding countryside.

4 : Itegue Taitu Hotel | Piazza

Lunch at The Oldest Hotel in Ethiopia Established in 1898E.C, Their is a variety of choice here at the Taitu Hotel, Their Vegan Buffet is well known, but there is also a possibility to make an order from the menu… Client can advise us for a different place for Lunch.

5 : Mercato Market

After lunch, city tour of Addis Ababa continues with the visit to Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa, where almost every possible commodity is on sale.

6 : St. George’s Cathedral

Our visit continues with St. George Cathedral, one of the oldest cathedral in Addis Ababa and the most colorful church.

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Amenities 3.67/5

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3 thoughts on “Addis Ababa City Tour | Full Day Culture & History”

admin October 14, 2021
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This is the best tour on the east coast! It was amazing how many places we visited and what great memories we made!
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admin October 14, 2021
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We always stay at here when in town. The location is great, staff is wonderful and we love the overall feel. Beautiful view from the here.
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admin October 14, 2021
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It is a great place to shop not too far from New York. We took the bus from Port Authority and traveled through the countryside to get there.
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