Full-Day Addis Ababa City Tour with Mount Entoto, Museums and Merkato Market Experience
Highlights
Addis Ababa
cultural, photography, museums
Group Tour
1 Day
Medium
Arabic, English, French, German, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Languages
Arabic, English, French, German, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Description
Discover Addis Ababa on a full day guided tour covering Mount Entoto, the National Museum and Ethnological Museum, and the vibrant Merkato market. Enjoy panoramic city views, learn about Ethiopia’s ancient history including Lucy fossil, explore cultural heritage exhibits and experience the lively atmosphere of Africa’s largest open air market through local interactions and authentic city life.
Itinerary
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Full-Day Addis Ababa City Tour
Mount Entoto (Morning)
- Meet at the starting point and drive to the Entoto foothills.
- Begin a guided hike through eucalyptus forest trails.
- Enjoy fresh mountain air and scenic viewpoints along the way.
- Reach panoramic viewpoints overlooking Addis Ababa.
- Take a short break for photos and relaxation.
- Optional visit to Entoto Maryam Church area.
National Museum of Ethiopia (Mid-Morning)
- Enjoy a guided tour of the museum sections.
- See the famous fossil “Lucy” (Australopithecus afarensis).
- Learn about Ethiopia’s human origins and ancient history.
- Explore archaeological and historical artifacts.
- Discover traditional and modern Ethiopian art.
Ethnological Museum (Afternoon)
- Visit inside Addis Ababa University campus.
- Explore exhibits on Ethiopia’s diverse ethnic groups.
- Learn about traditional lifestyles, culture and beliefs.
- View Emperor Haile Selassie’s former palace rooms.
- Enjoy peaceful garden surroundings.
Merkato (Late Afternoon)
- Walk through Africa’s largest open-air market.
- Experience the vibrant local trading atmosphere.
- Visit spice, coffee, grain and craft sections.
- Interact with local vendors and observe daily life.
- Opportunity to buy souvenirs and local products.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 5 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 3 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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