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Home6-Hour City Tour Of Highlights Of Addis Ababa
Description
Check out the best highlights of Addis Ababa on this 6-hour city tour using a private vehicle. Enjoy picturesque views of the city from Mount Entoto. Head to the open-air Merkato market, see the world-famous fossil remains of 'Lucy' and stop by the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Attend a traditional coffee-making ceremony and taste the Ethiopian coffee.
Highlights
- Get a spectacular view of Addis Ababa from the viewpoint at Entoto Park
- Walk with a guide at Africa's largest marketplace, Addis Merkato
- See million-years-old fossils, including Lucy's, at the National Museum of Ethiopia
- Learn about Tewahido Religion (Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity) at Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Experience the Ethiopian ceremony of brewing and enjoying coffee with a local family
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Meet your Tour Guide expand_more
Be welcomed by your guide. Get picked up from your hotel in Addis Ababa or Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
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Guided Tour to the National Museum of Ethiopia expand_more
Get your first introduction to Ethiopia by visiting the National Museum of Ethiopia. See the fossil remains of Lucy (3.2 million years old).
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Drive to Mount Entoto expand_more
Enjoy a drive through the Eucalyptus trees forest to Mount Entoto (3,200 m). From Entoto Park, get a spectacular view of Addis Ababa. Drive by St. Mary's church (Entoto Maryam), one of the oldest churches in Addis Ababa.
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Have Lunch at Taitu Hotel expand_more
Have a relaxed lunch at a local restaurant. You may try deliciously hot Ethiopian meals and taste ‘Tej’ - Ethiopian Honey Wine.
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Visit Holy Trinity Cathedral expand_more
Stop by the Holy Trinity Cathedral to learn about Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity practices. Marvel at the statues, mural paintings, and ancient architectural styles of Aksumite-style granite tombs, copper domes, etc.
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Discover Merkato - The Biggest African Market expand_more
Drive to Addis Merkato, one of the largest open-air marketplaces in Africa. Take a guided walking tour of the best parts of Merkato.
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Experience the Cultural Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony expand_more
Near Piazza, attend a traditional Ethiopian coffee-making ceremony. It is an exciting process, from washing, roasting and grinding the beans.
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Drive on the Principal Roads of Addis Ababa expand_more
Enjoy a city drive on the main streets of Addis Ababa to see some other historical monuments and institutions, such as the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Meskel Square, and the Tiglachin Monument.
What's Included
- A comfortable private vehicle equipped with seat belts and air conditioning
- Driver's allowance and fuel (gasoline)
- Entrance (admission) fee at the National Museum of Ethiopia
- Transfer in and outs
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Bottled water and local snacks in the car
- Ethiopian coffee ceremony attendance and coffee
- Local family visits
- Professional experienced English speaking (Ethiopian) tour guide
- Government taxes
What's Excluded
- Visa fees
- Entrance fees for other places apart from the museum
- Personal expenses
- Meals
Know before you go
- June, July and August is the rainy season in Addis Ababa, so please prepare accordingly.
- When visiting churches in Addis Ababa, women must be fully dressed and cover their heads.
- This customised private tour can be personalised as per your travel needs.
Meeting Point
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 135 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |