Ethiopia · City Tours

Full-Day Addis Ababa City Tour with Lucy, Merkato and Entoto

1 Day Round trip from Mount Entoto Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See Lucy at the National Museum of Ethiopia
02 Explore the Ethnological Museum in Emperor Haile Selassie's former palace
03 Visit St George Cathedral, one of Addis Ababa's historic churches
04 Experience Merkato, the largest open-air market in East Africa
05 Take in stunning views over Addis Ababa from the Entoto Mountains

Visit the important landmarks of Ethiopia's capital on this full-day Addis Ababa tour. Explore the National Museum, home to Lucy, and the Ethnological Museum for insights into Ethiopian culture, crafts, and art. Continue to St George Cathedral and Merkato, the largest open-air market in East Africa, and head up to the Entoto Mountains for stunning views over the city.

Return to the city for a visit to the National Museum, where you will see the cast of the 3.2-million-year-old "Lucy" and different historical monuments.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Addis Ababa, Mount Entoto

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Addis Ababa Highlights and Entoto Mountains

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin in the morning with a city tour of the capital, including the Entoto Mountains, the highest peak in Addis Ababa at 3,200 m. Enjoy a very nice view over the capital and visit the Church of St Mary with its adjacent museum of imperial objects.
Return to the city for a visit to the National Museum, where you will see the cast of the 3.2-million-year-old "Lucy" and different historical monuments.
Resume the city tour at the Ethnological Museum, which was once the palace of His Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie. This museum provides an overview of Ethiopian crafts, culture, and art.
Continue to St George Cathedral, a historic old church in Addis Ababa.
Drive to Merkato, the largest open-air market in East Africa.