Full-Day Addis Ababa Sightseeing Tour with Lucy and Merkato

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Addis Ababa's highlights, including historical sites and vibrant markets
• 02 Enjoy a panoramic view from Entoto Mountain
• 03 Visit the National Museum and see the ancient hominid skeleton, Lucy
• 04 Experience Merkato, Africa's largest open-air market
• 05 Lunch at the historic Queen Taitu's Palace Hotel, Ethiopia's oldest hotel

Explore the highlights of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's sprawling capital in the highlands bordering the Great Rift Valley, in a day. Enjoy the panoramic viewpoint of Entoto Mountain and discover Merkato market, the National Museum, the Ethnographic Museum, and much more.

Explore the highlights of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's sprawling capital in the highlands bordering the Great Rift Valley, in a day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Addis Ababa, Mount Entoto

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Addis Ababa Highlights Tour

The city tour of Addis Ababa includes visits to the following places:

• Holy Trinity Cathedral
• National Museum - home of Lucy, the hominid skeleton dating back 3.2 million years
• Ethnographic Museum
• Entoto Mountain
• Lunch at Queen Taitu's Palace Hotel - Ethiopia's first and oldest hotel
• Piazza St. George Church
• Bata Mariam Church
• Merkato, Africa's largest market

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Car and driver
• Entrance fees
• Lunch at Queen Taitu's Palace Hotel
• Bottle of water

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arat Kilo area, 2QJ8+8HV, አዲስ አበባ, Ethiopia

Tour start

Arat Kilo area, 2QJ8+8HV, አዲስ አበባ, Ethiopia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.