Ethiopia · City Tours

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

1 Day Round trip from Addis Ababa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the ancient 'Lucy' fossil at the National Museum
02 Take in breathtaking panoramic views of Addis Ababa from Mount Entoto
03 Explore the former palace that now houses the Ethnographic Museum
04 Wander through Merkato, East Africa's largest market
05 Enjoy a folkloric dinner with traditional Ethiopian dishes, dances, and a coffee ceremony

Experience Ethiopia's rich history, culture, and cuisine on this full-day adventure in Addis Ababa. Enjoy a scenic drive up Mount Entoto for breathtaking panoramic views of the city, then delve into the past at the National Museum, home to the ancient 'Lucy' fossil. Explore the historic Holy Trinity Church and the former palace that now houses the Ethnographic Museum, then wander through the bustling Merkato market. End the day with a memorable folkloric dinner, traditional Ethiopian dishes, and a cherished coffee ceremony.

In the evening, you can attend a folkloric dinner, where you can taste several national dishes and watch dances performed by various ethnic groups of Ethiopia.

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 English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mount Entoto, Museums, Merkato and Folkloric Dinner

You will be greeted at the airport and taken to Mount Entoto for a panoramic view of Addis Ababa.
Drive to the National Museum to see the 'Lucy' fossil, then visit Holy Trinity, built during WWII.
Proceed to the Ethnographic Museum, which used to be Emperor Haile Selassie's palace.
After lunch, you will visit Ethiopia's holiest Trinity Church, where you will see Emperor Haile Selassie's tombs and amazing church paintings.
You will then continue to Merkato, the biggest market in East Africa. In the evening, you can attend a folkloric dinner, where you can taste several national dishes and watch dances performed by various ethnic groups of Ethiopia. Additionally, you will be served coffee during the traditional coffee ceremony.
Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.