Full day city tour of Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Take an 8-hour tour of Addis Ababa City with guide. See several points of interest and landmarks. Enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off.
The tour starts with a pick up from Bole International Airport or at your hotel, and drive to Trinity Cathedral Church which has unique architectural style. Then, you will be taken to the National Museum of Ethiopia for visiting the long age history of Ethiopia and the oldest human ancestor, Lucy. After lunch, we will go to the ethnographic museum and admire the country's different nationalities cultural materials. Finish the tour with shopping in Merkato, the local marketplace which is said to be Africa’s largest open-air market.

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

We exploring Addis Ababa beginning with a visit to the National Museum, one of the most important sub- Saharan museums in all of Africa? The museum is home to the fossilized humanoid Lucy, as well as an amazing collection of artefacts, royal items and art.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ethnological Museum, Algeria St Piazza Haile, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

It was the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie. It is surrounded by the beautiful gardens and fountains of the university’s main campus, is the enthralling Ethnological Museum. Even if you’re not a museum fan, this one is worth a bit of your time – it’s easily one of the finest museums in Africa, showing the full sweep of Ethiopia's cultural and social history across two floors.

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Stop At: St. George's Cathedral, Piazza, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

we take time in St. George Cathedral, built in 1896 by Emperor Menelik

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Holy Trinity Cathedral, Aratkilo area Addis, Addis Ababa 123 Ethiopia

Holy Trinity Cathedral is the largest Orthodox Church in Ethiopia and has survived through many historical periods, as its interesting architecture can attest to. The Cathedral contains the thrones and the tombs of the emperor and some of the royal family.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Merkato, Fit. Habte Gyorgis St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Visit Merkato, the largest open market in Africa

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry/Admission - National Museum of Ethiopia
  • Entry/Admission - St. George's Cathedral
  • Entry/Admission - Ethnological Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Holy Trinity Cathedral
  • Entry/Admission - Merkato

Exclusions

  • Services which are not listed on the inclusion

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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