Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
If you are looking to explore Addis Ababa in just one day with an experienced guide who has lived all their life in the City, you have come to the right place! On this all-inclusive tour, we have hand-picked the must-see places for you, some of which are listed below:
Nature & Viewpoint - Entoto Mountains offers the best viewpoint of Addis Ababa surrounded by the densest forestry in the City. You will also get to experience a highlight of the typical Ethiopian countryside life
Culture & Market - The LARGEST TRADITIONAL TEXTILE MARKET in Ethiopia (ShiroMeda)
Culture & Market - The LARGEST OPEN AIR MARKET IN AFRICA (MERKATO).
Museum - The National Museum, home to the fossil replica of your ancestor Lucy
Dining Experience - Nothing tops dining at the first hotel in Ethiopia (Taitu Hotel). Their vegetarian buffet at lunch time is claimed to be one of the best for its authenticity, healthiness, variety and taste
What's included
Pickup and drop-off at any location in Addis Ababa (Hotel, house or airport)
Lunch
Accompanying English speaking guide
Ground transportation including a car, a driver and fuel
Local tour guides
Alcoholic beverages
Tip for tour guide
Other cost not offered in this program
What to expect
Mount Entoto
1h · Admission ticket included
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.
Entoto Maryam Church
30m · Admission ticket included
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.
Menelik palace
30m · Admission ticket included
You will visit the palace of the Mighty King who kept Ethiopia independent from Colonial Powers (Emperor Menelik II). The Emperor was so busy fighting back imperialists that his palace is a humble one.
Chiromeda Market
30m · Admission ticket included
One the way down from the mountains, visit Ethiopia largest textile market with displays of Ethiopia's finest hand craftsmanship
National Museum of Ethiopia
45m · Admission ticket included
Here, you will get to see fossil replicas of your ancestor, Lucy
Menelik II Square
30m
You will drive through the center of Addis Ababa, called Old Piazza, where you will see old Italian buildings, and also masses of people transiting to different parts of the city. It is a good highlight of Addis Ababa's way of life.
Mercato Market
1h · Admission ticket included
Guided walking tour of the largest open air market in Ethiopia
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We offer free pickup from all hotels and the airport in Addis Ababa
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 8 years
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
