/
Ethiopia
/
Addis Ababa
/
Tours & Activities
/
Addis Ababa City Tour
1 day
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Addis Ababa Museum, Meskel Square, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
The tour starts with a pick up from your hotel, Bole International Airport or any specific place, and then drive to the National Museum of Ethiopia for visiting the long age history of Ethiopia and the oldest human ancestor, Lucy. Set within Haile Selassie’s former palace and surrounded by the beautiful gardens and fountains of Addis Ababa University’s main campus is the enthralling Ethnological Museum. Even if you’re not normally a museum fan, this one is worth a bit of your time – it’s easily one of the finest museums in Africa. Before lunch, drive to Holy Trinity Cathedral Church which has unique architectural style.
Immediately after a relaxed lunch, drive up to Entoto Mountains, the best location to observe the panoramic view of the capital. It is also a historical place where Menelik II resided and built his palace. It is notable as the location of a number of celebrated churches, including Saint Raguel and Saint Mary (Maryam Church). The return drive will be via Piazza with an enroute visit to St. George Church and Menelik II Square towards the largest open air market, Merkato. This site will enable you have an experience of shopping in Ethiopia. The tour ends at the place where you were picked up in the morning.
Duration: 8 hours
Read more
Show less
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Addis Ababa Museum, Meskel Square, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
The tour starts with a pick up from your hotel, Bole International Airport or any specific place, and then drive to the National Museum of Ethiopia for visiting the long age history of Ethiopia and the oldest human ancestor, Lucy. Set within Haile Selassie’s former palace and surrounded by the beautiful gardens and fountains of Addis Ababa University’s main campus is the enthralling Ethnological Museum. Even if you’re not normally a museum fan, this one is worth a bit of your time – it’s easily one of the finest museums in Africa. Before lunch, drive to Holy Trinity Cathedral Church which has unique architectural style.
Immediately after a relaxed lunch, drive up to Entoto Mountains, the best location to observe the panoramic view of the capital. It is also a historical place where Menelik II resided and built his palace. It is notable as the location of a number of celebrated churches, including Saint Raguel and Saint Mary (Maryam Church). The return drive will be via Piazza with an enroute visit to St. George Church and Menelik II Square towards the largest open air market, Merkato. This site will enable you have an experience of shopping in Ethiopia. The tour ends at the place where you were picked up in the morning.
Duration: 8 hours
Included
- Bottle of water
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Local tour guide
- Transport
- Entry/Admission - Addis Ababa Museum
Not included
- Other cost not offered in this program
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat
- Light clothing
- To ensure a pleasant experience, we recommend you carry the following:
- Passport/National ID
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
85%
Similar activities in Addis Ababa
Click to discover other experiences
