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9-Hour Cultural City Tour Of Addis Ababa

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Archeology, Culture

  • Duration

    9 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Challenging

  • Language

    English

Description

Visit Ethiopia's natural, historical and cultural hub. Stop at Holy Trinity Cathedral and National Ethiopia Museum to see the famed fossil remains of Lucy. Grab an opportunity to visit various amazing sites like Mount Entoto. Be startled by the architectural brilliance of various churches and monuments. Stroll through Addis Mercato outdoor market, enjoy local Ethiopian dishes and attend a traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. 

Highlights
  • Visit the most very interesting Addis Ababa National Museum
  • Drive to Entoto Mount up on 3,200 m and spot the endemic birds of the area
  • Have a wonderful shopping experience at the Addis Mercato outdoor market
  • Enjoy the Ethiopian coffee ceremony
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    • The tour will begin from your hotel or depending on where the clients stay. Our first visit will start at the National Museum of Addis Ababa, which shelters the fossil remains of Lucy, 3.25 million years old and the oldest hominid. You will also observe cultural and ethnic groups' pictures and learn about ancient life experiences.
    • Next, we will visit the top of Mount Entoto, 3,200 meters above sea level, where you will observe the magical viewpoints of the capital and walk around with fresh air. You will also visit the area's birds, such as the Abyssinia catbird, white-backed black tit, sunbird, and others.
    • We will then continue to visit the oldest church in Addis Ababa, St. Raguel or Elias, famous for its beautiful hand-painted wall paintings and aged history. Afterwards, we will make a short stop at Shiro Meda local market, noted for its great collection of traditional hand-woven cotton clothes.
    • We will also see the Holy Trinity Cathedral, famous for its window glassworks and a rich museum that displays crowns, icons, manuscripts, etc. This is also the site where the grave of Emperor Haile Selassie I is situated.
    • Lunch will be at one of the best traditional Ethiopian restaurants where visitors can taste different varieties of Ethiopian dishes and drinks and share new life experiences. Afterwards, we will attend a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony.
    • We will continue the tour by driving to Merkato, the most famous and largest open-air market in Africa, and visit its most interesting cultural sections, such as the spice market, hand-woven basket market, Chat Mild Stimulant chewed by locals market, and second-hand items market.
    • Lastly, we will enjoy observing attractive ancient buildings, monuments, and the coldest house. We will visit the city's historical 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.
What's Included
  • Standard 4×4 car with experienced drive
  • All entrance fees
  • English-speaking tour guide with it's very experienced in the areas
  • Coffee ceremony
  • Water for days trips
What's Excluded
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcohol
What to bring
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses
  • Good clothes according to its high altitude
  • Fee for photos
Know before you go
  • Jun, July, and August are times rainy seasons; good to keep this information in mind. 
  • Prepare yourself for the tour.
Meeting Point

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 6 USD 45 Per Person
Child
1 To 5 USD 45 Per Person

This is a private tour
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USD 45 / person