Addis Ababa Half Day Private City Tour

5 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Addis Ababa. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private 5-hour guided tour of Addis Ababa
  • 02 Visit the National Museum of Ethiopia and see Lucy’s fossil remains
  • 03 Explore Holy Trinity Cathedral and its religious museum
  • 04 Experience the atmosphere of Merkato, one of Africa’s largest open-air markets
  • 05 See cultural sections including the spice, basket, and second-hand markets
  • 06 Drive past major city landmarks and historical monuments
  • 07 Includes private transport, guide, museum entry, water, and local snacks

Discover the highlights of Addis Ababa on a private half-day city tour that blends history, culture, and everyday local life. Visit the National Museum of Ethiopia to see remarkable archaeological collections, including the famous fossil remains of Lucy, then continue to Holy Trinity Cathedral, one of the city’s most important religious landmarks.

You’ll also explore Merkato, the vast open-air market known for its lively atmosphere and distinctive sections such as the spice market, basket market, and second-hand goods area. Along the way, enjoy a drive past key city landmarks for a well-rounded introduction to Ethiopia’s capital.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Addis Ababa
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

National Museum of Ethiopia

National Museum of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa is one of the most important must-see places of visits in Addis Ababa. It is famous for sheltering ancient archaeological findings including the fossils of Lucy (the oldest hominid and 3.18 years old). This museum is also a great place to have introductory information about Ethiopian
history, culture and arts.  

The Archeological section of National Museum of Ethiopia covers thoroughly covers the discovery and classification of the many hominids discovered in the region.
  

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Holy Trinity Cathedral is the most important religious site of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians in Addis Ababa. Holy Trinity Cathedral is famous for its Window glass works and the rich museum displaying crowns, icons, manuscripts, etc It is also a site where the grave of Emperor Haile Sillassie I is found at.  

Merkato Market in Addis Ababa

Merkato market is one of the top places to visit in Addis Ababa. The best parts of Merkato worth visiting are Chat (locally chewed leaves) Market, Basket Market,
Second-hand items market, Spice Market and recycling part.   

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Addis Ababa. 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Tour price includes:

  • Comfortable private Toyota Minivan (3 to 6 people) or Toyota Corolla (1 and 2 people) equipped with air conditioning and seat belts
  • Fuel (gasoline) and driver's allowance
  • Entrance fee at the National Museum of Ethiopia
  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Bottled water and local snacks in the vehicle
  • Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony attendance
  • Related taxes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Addis Ababa.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Addis Ababa.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Addis Ababa..

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