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Full-Day Addis Ababa City Tour with Mercato and Entoto Hill

1 Day Round trip from Addis Ababa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy panoramic views of Addis Ababa from Entoto Hill and its eucalyptus forests
  • 02 Visit Kiddus Raguel Church, the oldest church in Addis Ababa, with colourful hand-painted wall paintings
  • 03 See Lucy at the National Museum and explore modern Ethiopian history at the Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum
  • 04 Browse Addis Mercato, said to be Africa's largest open-air market, including its spice and basket sections
  • 05 Visit Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Lion of Judah monument, two of Addis Ababa's key landmarks

Explore the highlights of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's sprawling capital in the highlands bordering the Great Rift Valley, in a day. Enjoy panoramic views from Entoto Hill and visit key landmarks such as the National Museum, Kiddus Raguel Church, Holy Trinity Cathedral, and the Lion of Judah monument. Browse Addis Mercato, said to be Africa's largest open-air market, and discover its spice, second-hand, and handwoven basket sections.

Browse Addis Mercato, said to be Africa's largest open-air market, and discover its spice, second-hand, and handwoven basket sections.

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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
City Addis Ababa
Languages Arabic, English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Addis Ababa City Highlights

  • Visit Entoto Hill, which served as Ethiopia's capital before Addis Ababa, and enjoy panoramic views of the city with fresh air from the eucalyptus forests.

  • Explore Kiddus Raguel Church, the oldest church in Addis Ababa, and see its beautiful hand-painted colourful wall paintings.

  • Visit the National Museum, where Ethiopia's oldest resident, Lucy, is housed.

  • Go to Holy Trinity Cathedral, one of the most important churches in Addis Ababa and the final resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie.

  • Shop in Addis Mercato, the local marketplace said to be Africa's largest open-air market.

  • Discover the spice market, second-hand items market, and handwoven basket market in Addis Mercato.

  • Stop at Meskel Square, the main square in Addis Ababa, named after the colourful religious ceremony of Meskel.

  • Drive along the main streets of Addis Ababa to visit the historic Lion of Judah monument.

  • Travel to the Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum to learn about modern Ethiopian history.

End of the tour.

Entoto Hill and eucalyptus forests, Addis Mercato, National Museum of Ethiopia, Monument to the Lion of Judah

Where this trip takes you

Entoto Hill and eucalyptus forests, Addis Mercato, National Museum of Ethiopia, Monument to the Lion of Judah

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Addis Ababa 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Professional English-speaking Ethiopian tour guide

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

  • Bottled water and local snacks in the van

  • Comfortable private vehicle equipped with air conditioning and shoulder seat belts

  • Parking fees

  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tour start
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Addis Ababa.

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