From Lucy to Today: Addis Ababa’s Living History Tour

4.1 (9 reviews) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Duration4h - 10h
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Addis Ababa is not like other African cities as Ethiopia has never been colonized. It is an Indigenous Africa city established by the famous Emperor Menelik II, in 1887.

What you can see on this tour.
This tour can be customized according to your needs and the places you want to visit, below we highlight the best possible attraction to visit. A trip to Mount Entoto will give you a magnificent panoramic view of the city. Entoto was the capital of Ethiopia before 1896. Descending from Mount Entoto and passing through passing through Shiromeda, the largest traditional clothing market, we will stop at the National Museum to visit our human ancestor, Lucy, the hominid fossil of 3.2 million years old, the 3.3 million-year-old Selam fossil, the 4.4 million-year-old Ardi fossil, and on the way, we will visit Yekatite 12 .Later, we will visit one of the largest market in Africa Ethiopia There is nothing like Mercato for any Ethiopian it is really big and you can find anything in Merkato

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Airport pick-up
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • In person guide
  • Our costumer have free bootle of water, cofee
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Alcoholic Beverages

What to expect

  1. National Museum of Ethiopia
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The museum is internationally famous for housing the fossilized remains of "Lucy," the hominid who provides invaluable insights into human evolution.
  2. Mount Entoto
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Emperor Menelik II resided and built his palace, when he came from Ankober and founded Addis Ababa. It is considered a sacred mountain and has many monasteries. Mount Entoto is also the location of a number of celebrated churches, including Saint Raguel and Saint Mary.
  3. 1h · Admission ticket included
    If you’re a market lover, one place you can’t miss when you visit Addis Ababa is Addis Mercato.

    It’s considered Africa’s biggest market, an open air sprawl of vendors that goes on for kilometers; It’s one of those markets that weaves in all directions and you never know what you’re going to stumble into or what you’re going to find. this would be the end of Tour. Drive to back in the city to test Ethiopian famous coffee.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

our driver will be in the airport and have a banner with your name outside of airport. Then. When you out from.the airport. you will immediately meet you guide and drivers.

End point

our driver will be in the airport and have a banner with your name outside of airport. Then. When you out from.the airport. you will immediately meet you guide and drivers.

Pickup details

Dear custmer,
Pickup Information

We will pick you up at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa or at any hotel of your choice, as requested when booking. Please provide your flight details or hotel name and address in advance so we can arrange a smooth and convenient pickup. Our team will coordinate with you to confirm the pickup time and location before your tour begins.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Baby under one year

Cancellation policy

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

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