Begin the city tour of Addis Ababa by visiting the National Museum of Addis Ababa, which shelters the fossil remains of Lucy (3.25 million years old and the oldest hominid) and ancient stone hand tools that were used by early human ancestors. 

Head to the peak of Mount Entoto (3,200 metres above sea level) and enjoy a birds-eye view of Addis Ababa.

Visit the oldest church in Addis Ababa – St. Raguel or Elias, which is famous for its beautiful hand-painted wall paintings (140 years).

Make a short stop at Shiro Meda local market, which is noted for its great collection of traditional hand-woven cotton clothes.

See the Holy Trinity Cathedral which is famous for its window glassworks and a rich museum that displays crowns, icons, manuscripts etc. It is also a site where the grave of Emperor Haile Selassie I is situated. 

Have lunch at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant where visitors can taste different varieties of Ethiopian dishes.

Head to Merkato – the largest open-air market in Africa to visit its most interesting cultural sections – the Spice Market, the hand-woven baskets market, Chat (Mild Stimulant chewed by locals) market and second-hand items market.

Attend a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. 

Visit the city’s historical monuments and major landmarks such as the HQ of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, the HQ of the African Union and Meskel Square (the main square in the city).