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By Ethiosinia Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €86 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Uncover the unique soul of Addis Ababa!

    Dive into history at the National Museum, home to the iconic “Lucy” fossil. Admire the stunning Holy Trinity Cathedral, soak in city views from Mount Entoto, and explore the vibrant energy of Mercato, Africa's largest market. What sets us apart? An authentic Ethiopian lunch, a mesmerising coffee ceremony, and expert guides who bring the city’s stories to life.

    This is more than a tour—it’s your exclusive gateway to Addis Ababa’s culture and charm. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!

Activity location

  • National Museum of Ethiopia
    • King George VI Street,
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • National Museum of Ethiopia
    • King George VI Street,
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Experience a Cultural and Historical Journey through Addis Ababa

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€86.01 x 1 Adult€86.01
Total
Price is €86.01

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Lunch
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    All Fees and Taxes
  • Inclusions
    Professional Guide
  • Inclusions
    Coffee and/or Tea
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic Drinks

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

National Museum of Ethiopia

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
You will start your city tour of Addis Ababa with the National Museum of Ethiopia. This is one of the best museums in quality and diversity of the exhibits. Archaeological exhibits include the 3.5 million-year-old fossil of Lucy (or Dinkinesh – ‘thou art wonderful’- in the native language), a hominoid woman of the species of Australopithecus Afarensis. The discovery of Lucy’s fossil in 1974 forced a complete rethink of human genealogy, providing that our ancestors were walking 2.5 million years earlier than had been supposed. The National Museum also contains many wonderful artefacts dating back to pre-Axumite civilisation.

Holy Trinity Cathedral

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
It is the most important church in Ethiopia in this church there is a mausoleum of the last emperor of Ethiopia “Haile Selassie “ and his wife also Buried there you will also a chance to attend religious Ceremonies at the same time

Mount Entoto

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
we will drive uphill to Entoto, which once was Emperor Minilik II’s permanent camp. Driving the hill there is a considerable drop in altitude and the air is filled with the scent of the Eucalyptus trees which cover the area.
 From the top, there is a panoramic view of the capital and surrounding countryside.

Mercato

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After lunch, the city tour of Addis Ababa continues with the visit to Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa, where almost every possible commodity is on sale.

Tiglachin Memorial

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Tiglachin Memorial is a memorial to Ethiopian and Cuban soldiers involved in the Ogaden War. It was built under Mengistu Haile Mariam on Churchill Avenue in Addis Ababa.

Tomoca Coffee

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Step into the rich legacy of Tomoca Coffee, established in 1953 as Ethiopia’s pioneer in roasting the finest highland coffee beans from Kaffa, the birthplace of coffee. Enjoy a perfectly brewed cup while mingling with locals in the lively atmosphere of this historic coffee shop. Extend your journey by visiting the iconic Leghar Train Station, Addis Ababa’s oldest station, where history blends seamlessly with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Savour tradition, and taste heritage—visit Tomoca Coffee and make your day extraordinary!

Location

Activity location

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    National Museum of Ethiopia
    • King George VI Street,
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    National Museum of Ethiopia
    • King George VI Street,
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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