Addis Ababa City Tour

Addis Ababa “New Flower” in Amharic is a vibrant cosmopolitan capital city and this Tour will give you a real taste and flavor of Ethiopia. Highlights include a visit to the National Museum, home of the world famous hominid Lucy (learn about her discovery in the Afar region of Ethiopia in 1974). Take an aromatic Spice Tour of bustling Merkato (reputedly Africa’s’ largest open air market) that will engage all of your senses! Experience a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony from roasting to brewing and savoring the taste of the drink that originated in Ethiopia.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Mount Entoto, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

The tour follows a chronological order of the expansion of Addis Ababa, starting with where it all started at the famous Entoto mountain. Here, you will see the vast parts of Addis Ababa from an impressive viewpoint.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Entoto Maryam Church, North Shewa, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

You will walk around the historic Entoto Church, which in its compound has the first church in/around Addis Ababa. It is a tranquil church with typical ancient architecture of Ethiopian Churches.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Menelik palace, Entot Mountain, Addis Ababa 1000 Ethiopia

You will visit the palace of the Mighty King who kept Ethiopia independent from Colonial Powers (Emperor Menelik II). The Emperor was so busy fighting back imperialists that his palace is a humble one.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chiromeda Market, Toward Entoto Hill, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

One the way down from the mountains, visit Ethiopia largest textile market with displays of Ethiopia's finest hand craftsmanship

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: National Museum of Ethiopia, King George VI Street, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Here, you will get to see fossil replicas of your ancestor, Lucy

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Menelik II Square, Sres, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

You will drive through the center of Addis Ababa, called Old Piazza, where you will see old Italian buildings, and also masses of people transiting to different parts of the city. It is a good highlight of Addis Ababa's way of life.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Addis Mercato, Kenya St, Addis Ababa null Ethiopia

Guided walking tour of the largest open air market in Ethiopia

Duration: 1 hour