12-Hour Addis Ababa City Tour with Entoto Mountain and Museums

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire panoramic views of Addis Ababa from 3,000 metres up on Entoto Mountain
• 02 Explore rich historical collections at the National Museum and the Ethnographic Museum
• 03 Visit Holy Trinity Cathedral, known for its mosaics and carvings
• 04 See St George Cathedral and browse the Merkato, Africa's biggest open-air market

Discover Addis Ababa's cultural and spiritual landmarks on a full-day tour that combines panoramic views from Entoto Mountain with some of the city's most important museums and cathedrals. Explore the National Museum and the Ethnographic Museum for rich historical collections, visit Holy Trinity Cathedral for its mosaics and carvings, and see St George Cathedral and the Merkato. Don't miss Lucy, the 3.2 million-year-old fossil remains.

Head to Entoto Mountain, the best location to enjoy a panoramic view of Addis Ababa from 3,000 metres above sea level.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Addis Ababa, Mount Entoto

Languages Amharic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Addis Ababa City Tour and Entoto Mountain

• Arrive at Bole International Airport or your hotel for check-in.

• Meet your Ethiopian Addis Ababa tour guide and begin a city tour of the capital, Addis Ababa, which was established in 1886 by Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taitu.

• Head to Entoto Mountain, the best location to enjoy a panoramic view of Addis Ababa from 3,000 metres above sea level.

• Visit the National Museum.

• Marvel at the Ethnographic Museum, with its two main sections covering local crafts as well as regions and peoples.

• Proceed to Holy Trinity Cathedral, built in 1941. It is the largest and most magnificent of all modern churches in the country.

• See St George Cathedral and the Merkato, which is the biggest open-air market in Africa.

• Head back to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Ground transport

• Meal

• Bottled water

• Entrance fee

• English-speaking Ethiopian Addis Ababa tour guide

What's Not Included

• Accommodation

• Tips and gratuities

• Personal expenses

• Flight

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tour start

Mount Entoto, Ethiopia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.