8-Hour Tour of the Main Attractions of Addis Ababa
Highlights
Addis Ababa
cultural, historical, museums
Private Tour
8 Hours
Medium
English
Description
Visit Ethiopia's commercial and cultural hub, Addis Ababa, on this 8-hour private guided tour. Make stops at Holy Trinity Cathedral and National Ethiopia Museum to see the famed fossil remains of Lucy. Grab an opportunity to visit various amazing sites like Mount Entoto. Be startled by the architectural brilliance of various churches and monuments. Stroll through Addis Mercato outdoor market, savour local Ethiopian dishes and attend a traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony.
Itinerary
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City tour of Addis Ababa
- Begin your city tour of Addis Ababa by visiting the National Museum of Addis Ababa, which shelters the fossil remains of Lucy (3.25 million years old and the oldest hominid) and ancient stone hand tools used by early human ancestors.
- Head to the peak of Mount Entoto (3,200 metres above sea level) for a bird' s-eye view of Addis Ababa.
- Visit the oldest church in Addis Ababa – St. Raguel or Elias, which is famous for its beautiful hand-painted wall paintings (140 years).
- Make a short stop at Shiro Meda local market, noted for its great collection of traditional hand-woven cotton clothes.
- See the Holy Trinity Cathedral, which is famous for its window glassworks and a rich museum that displays crowns, icons, manuscripts, etc. It is also the site of Emperor Haile Selassie I's grave.
- Have lunch at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant where visitors can taste different varieties of Ethiopian dishes.
- Head to Merkato – the largest open-air market in Africa to visit its most interesting cultural sections – the Spice Market, the hand-woven baskets market, Chat (Mild Stimulant chewed by locals) market and second-hand items market.
- Attend a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony.
- Visit the city’s historical monuments and major landmarks, such as the headquarters of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, the headquarters of the African Union and Meskel Square (the main square in the city).
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 6 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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