Ethiopia · City Tours

1-Day Addis Ababa City Tour with Mt. Entoto and Cultural Dinner

1 Day Round trip from Addis Ababa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy panoramic views of Addis Ababa from Mt. Entoto
02 Visit St. Mary Church and the palace of Minillek II
03 Discover Ethiopian antiquities at the National Museum, including Lucy
04 Explore the historic Holy Trinity Cathedral
05 Experience a traditional Ethiopian cultural dinner with music and dance

Embark on a full-day tour of Addis Ababa, beginning at Mt. Entoto, the highest part of the capital, for panoramic views over the city. Visit the adjacent St. Mary Church and the palace of Minillek II, then continue to the National Museum, home to outstanding Ethiopian antiquities and archaeological discoveries, including the famous Lucy exhibit. The tour also includes a visit to Holy Trinity Cathedral and concludes with a cultural dinner featuring traditional Ethiopian music and dance at one of the city's best traditional restaurants.

As the highest part of the capital, it offers a panoramic view over Addis Ababa.

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 Yes

Cities Addis Ababa, Mount Entoto

Languages Amharic, English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mt. Entoto, National Museum and Holy Trinity Cathedral

After everyone gathers at the departure point at the scheduled time, start the city tour with a drive up to Mt. Entoto, once used as the capital of the country. As the highest part of the capital, it offers a panoramic view over Addis Ababa. Visit the adjacent St. Mary Church and the palace of Minillek II.

Then drive down to the National Museum, an archaeological and historical museum with one of the best collections of Ethiopian antiquities and archaeological discoveries, including the famous oldest hominid, Lucy.

Continue with a city tour of Addis Ababa, ending with a visit to Holy Trinity Cathedral. Finally, enjoy a cultural dinner with Ethiopian music and dance performances at one of the city's best traditional restaurants.

Where this trip takes you

Panoramas from Mount Entoto, St. Mary Church, National Museum of Ethiopia, Holy Trinity Cathedral (Addis Ababa)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Addis Ababa 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation
Lunch
Bottled water
Coffee/Tea
Cultural food tasting
Cultural dance show
Escort guide
Entrance fees

What's Not Included

Photography fee
Alcoholic beverages
Laundry fee
Anything not mentioned in the included section

What to bring

Bring your own face mask.
Bring a jacket or raincoat if it is the rainy season.

Know before you go

The destinations are inside the city, so be prepared for traffic.
There is some theft around the largest market, so keep your belongings secure.
As the city is the seat of different diplomats and international organizations, it is generally a safe zone.

Logistics