Full-Day Addis Ababa Sightseeing Tour with Mount Entoto and Merkato

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness the scenic views from Mount Entoto
• 02 Marvel at the historic Ethnographic Museum
• 03 Pay your respects at Holy Trinity Church
• 04 Stroll through Merkato, the biggest market in East Africa
• 05 Enjoy a folkloric dinner with Ethiopian dances and a traditional coffee ceremony

Embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Addis Ababa, beginning with a drive up Mount Entoto for panoramic views over the city. Visit the National Museum to see the famous 'Lucy' fossil, then continue to the Ethnographic Museum and Holy Trinity Church for a deeper look into Ethiopia's history and heritage. Explore Merkato, the biggest market in East Africa, and end the day with a folkloric dinner featuring national dishes, traditional dances, and a coffee ceremony.

Descend and drive to the National Museum, where you will have a chance to spot the oldest hominid, the 'Lucy' fossil.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Addis Ababa, Mount Entoto

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Addis Ababa City Highlights and Cultural Evening

• Welcome to Ethiopia. On arrival, we will meet you at the airport, then you can refresh before beginning your sightseeing tour of Addis with a drive up to Mount Entoto for a panoramic view of the city.
• Descend and drive to the National Museum, where you will have a chance to spot the oldest hominid, the 'Lucy' fossil.
• Then proceed to the Ethnographic Museum, which used to be the palace of Emperor Haile Selassie. Later, after lunch, we will take you to one of the holiest churches in Ethiopia, known as Holy Trinity Church. There, you will see the tombs of Emperor Haile Selassie and the amazing paintings of the church. After visiting the museum at the church, we will continue to Merkato, the biggest market in East Africa.
• In the evening, attend a folkloric dinner where you will have a chance to taste several national dishes and watch dances from the various ethnic groups of Ethiopia. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be served.
• Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Local tour guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Airport pickup and drop-off
• Car transport
• Transfers in a modern vehicle
• Entrance to the museum

What's Not Included

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Tips
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Passport or ID card
• Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

We present the full-day tour in Ethiopia. It covers some of the best places to visit in Addis Ababa, and if possible, we can include some other attractions in the capital city of Ethiopia.

Price includes:

• All entrance fees
• 4W drive vehicle with driver and fuel
• Professional guide service

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Bole, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tour start

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.