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Addis Ababa: Entoto Mountain, Museum & Mercato City Tour

By On The Go Ethiopia Tours & car rent
Free cancellation available
Price is €38 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Entoto Mountain views overlooking the origins of Addis Ababa.
  • Historic Entoto Maryam Church and Menelik II’s palace site.
  • Colourful handmade textiles at Chiromeda Market.
  • National Museum visit featuring the famous fossil Lucy.
  • Guided walking tour through vibrant Mercato Market.
Activity location
    • Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Airport Rd, Addis Ababa 1755, Ethiopia | We will pick them from Hotel or any place
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Valid for 6 Hours, Merkato And national Museum Addis Ababa in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Visit Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market for spices, crafts, and food. Explore the National Museum to see Lucy, the first human fossil, and Ethiopian treasures. See some Monument and enjoy a city view from Entoto Hill.
End your tour with coffee

Price details
€38.40 x 1 Adult€38.40
Total
Price is €38.40
Valid for 5 Hours, Entoto Maryam church and Addis Ababa university in English
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Visit Entoto Maryam Church, the historic Menelik Palace, and the Ethnological Museum to explore Ethiopia’s royal legacy, culture, and traditions—all set on the scenic hills overlooking Addis Ababa.
End your tour test the Local Coffee

Language options: English
Price details
€45.60 x 1 Adult€45.60
Total
Price is €45.60
Addis Merkato and Entoto Maryam church in English
  • Opening hours: Sun 08:00-16:00
  • English

Discover Addis Ababa’s rich culture on a guided city tour. Visit the National Museum to see Lucy, explore historic landmarks, and experience the vibrant Merkato market. join locals for an authentic taste of local Coffee.
See the view of Addis from Entoto.

Language options: English
Price details
€52.00 x 1 Adult€52.00
Total
Price is €52.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English speaking driver guide
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    hotel/airport pick up and drop off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee for Entoto Maryam church
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    Admission Lagar train station
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    Admission for monument and Landmarks
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    lunch (Local Ethiopia food)
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    Coffee ceremony and drink with locals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcohol drink is Not include

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Drones, Feeding animals, Smoking, Smoking indoors
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

  1. Entoto Mountain – Panoramic Viewpoint

Experience breathtaking views of Addis Ababa from its very origin. Entoto offers a stunning viewpoint where you can observe vast parts of the city and understand how it expanded over time.
duration 20 minute

  1. Entoto Maryam Church

Visit the historic Entoto Maryam Church, which sits within the compound of the first church in Addis Ababa.
Admire the ancient Ethiopian architectural style and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
Explore the palace of Emperor Menelik II, the monarch who famously kept Ethiopia independent from colonial powers.
Despite his power, the palace remains modest and humble, reflecting the emperor’s priorities.

Duration: 30 minutes

  1. Chiromeda Market – Ethiopian Textile Market

On the way down from Entoto, stop at Chiromeda, the largest traditional textile market in Ethiopia.
Discover displays of handwoven fabrics, scarves, and crafts made with exceptional skill.
Duration: 20 minutes

  1. National Museum of Ethiopia

Visit the museum that houses Ethiopia’s most famous fossil, Lucy (Dinkinesh), your ancient ancestor who lived over 3 million years ago.
Explore Ethiopia’s rich archaeological and cultural heritage.
Duration: 30 minutes

  1. Menelik II Square & Old Piazza

Drive through the historic centre of Addis Ababa, known as Piazza.
See Italian-era buildings, lively streets, and crowds moving through the heart of the city—an authentic glimpse of daily life.
Duration: 30 minutes

  1. Mercato Market – Guided Walking Tour

Take a guided walk through Mercato, one of Africa’s largest open-air markets.
Explore a maze of shops, spices, artefacts, and experience the energetic pulse of Addis.
Duration: 1 hour

Location

Activity location
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    • Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • Airport Rd, Addis Ababa 1755, Ethiopia | We will pick them from Hotel or any place
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia