Ethiopia · City Tours

1-Day Addis Ababa Sightseeing Tour with Lucy and Mount Entoto

1 Day Round trip from Addis Ababa Easy pace

National Museum of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See "Lucy," the famous 3.2-million-year-old hominid skeleton discovered at Hadar
02 Learn about Ethiopia's major ethnic groups through traditional artifacts at the Ethnographic Museum
03 Marvel at Holy Trinity Cathedral, a beautiful baroque-style church unique in Ethiopia and Africa
04 Shop at Mercato, the largest open-air market in Africa
05 Admire panoramic city views from Mount Entoto, Addis Ababa's highest peak

Head to Addis Ababa and explore its major highlights, from seeing the famous hominid skeleton "Lucy" at the National History Museum to learning about Ethiopia's ethnic groups at the Ethnographic Museum. Marvel at the architecture of Trinity Cathedral, shop at Mercato, the largest open-air market in Africa, and take in the breathtaking views of the city from the Mountains of Entoto.

Visit the National History Museum and view Lucy (Dinknesh), the 3.2-million-year-old hominid skeleton discovered in 1974 at Hadar.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Addis Ababa, Mount Entoto

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Addis Ababa Highlights and Mount Entoto

Meet your tour guide at your hotel or the pickup point.
Visit the National History Museum and view Lucy (Dinknesh), the 3.2-million-year-old hominid skeleton discovered in 1974 at Hadar.
Continue to the Ethnographic Museum and see traditional artifacts that reflect the lifestyles of Ethiopia's major ethnic groups.
Marvel at Trinity Cathedral, a beautiful church in a baroque European architectural style that is unique in both Ethiopia and Africa and dedicated to the Holy Trinity.
Shop at Mercato, the largest open-air market in Africa. Glimpse a vast range of goods and artifacts from all parts of the country and enjoy the Ethiopian tradition of trade exchange.
Proceed to the Mountains of Entoto, the highest peak in Addis Ababa at an altitude of 3,200 meters. Admire the panoramic view of the city, its surrounding forests, and the breathtaking air.
Travel back to the hotel after the tour.