Ethiopia · City Tours

12-Hour Addis Ababa City Tour with Mount Entoto and Tomocca Coffee

12 Hours Round trip from Piazza Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Get the best vibes of authentic Ethiopia
  • 02 Explore Addis Mercato, one of the largest open-air marketplaces in Africa
  • 03 Take in the cityscape of Addis Ababa from Mount Entoto
  • 04 Visit Holy Trinity Cathedral, the burial place of Emperor Haile Selassie
  • 05 Enjoy fine Ethiopian coffee at Tomocca

Explore Addis Ababa's major cultural landmarks with your expert tour guide, from the Addis Ababa Museum and Holy Trinity Cathedral to the headquarters of the African Union and the downtown Mexico area. Visit Addis Mercato, one of the largest open-air markets in Africa, and head up to Mount Entoto for sweeping views over the city. Along the way, learn about the history of these important sites while enjoying fine Ethiopian coffee at Tomocca on this one-day cultural tour.

At the top, take in the full view of the city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Addis Ababa, Mount Entoto
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Addis Ababa City Tour and Mount Entoto

  • Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location to begin your tour.
  • Explore Addis Mercato, the biggest market in Ethiopia as well as in Africa. (1.5 hours)
  • Visit Mount Entoto, the highest hill in Addis Ababa. At the top, take in the full view of the city. (1 hour)

  • Continue to the Addis Ababa Museum and Meskel Square in Addis Ababa for two hours with your Ethiopia guide.

  • Proceed to Holy Trinity Cathedral in Aratkilo, the burial place of the last king, Haile Selassie. (1 hour)

  • Visit the AU, the headquarters of the African Union, and drive through the downtown Mexico area. (1.5 hours)

  • Take a lunch break and enjoy fine Ethiopian coffee at Tomocca.

End of the tour.

Mount Entoto views, Addis Mercato market, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Tomocca coffee

Where this trip takes you

Mount Entoto views, Addis Mercato market, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Tomocca coffee

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Piazza 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned minivan

  • Professional English-speaking Addis Ababa tour guide

  • Fine coffee tasting at Tomocca

  • All entrance fees

  • Unlimited bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Traveller pickup is offered from any location in Addis Ababa.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Piazza.

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