Highlights of Addis Ababa: 6-Hours Private Guided City Tour
Highlights
Addis Ababa
gastronomical, cultural, historical, museums
Tour Type
gastronomical, cultural, historical, museums
Private Tour
6 Hours
Easy
English
Description
This half-day tour in Addis Ababa is private guided city exploration with a professional tour guide. Customize the tour to your interests and discover Addis Ababa’s hotspots.
Within a few hours tour, I will give you a whole new perspective of Addis Ababa city.
The plan of the short tour to Addis Ababa begins with a pick-up from your hotel or the Bole International Airport.
The first stop of the tour is the National Museum of Ethiopia, home to the world-famous 3.2-million-year-old fossil of Lucy.
You will then enjoy a scenic drive through eucalyptus forests to Mount Entoto, where breathtaking views of Addis Ababa await. At Entoto visit to the historic St. Mary's Church, one of Addis Ababa's oldest.
The cultural touch of this half-day Addis Ababa city tour is meeting locals at their home. The private house visit is to experience the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony and learning cooking Ethiopian food.
Addis Ababa half day tour continues with visiting Merkato Market, Africa's largest open-air market. Spend half an hour in Merkato Market with your tour guide by your side.
At some point during the tour, you’ll have a chance to savor traditional home brewed beverage. Sample 'Tej' - the Ethiopian honey wine.
The final part of the 6-hours tour of Addis Ababa includes a leisurely city drive past major landmarks such as the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Meskel Square, and the Tiglachin Monument.
Itinerary
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Highlights of Addis Ababa
- You will be welcomed by your guide and picked up from your hotel in Addis Ababa or Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
- Discover the National Museum of Ethiopia, where the fossil remains of Lucy, which are 3.2 million years old, are kept.
- Enjoy a drive through the Eucalyptus trees forest to Mount Entoto (3,200 m). Throughout the ride, get a spectacular view of Addis Ababa.
- Drive by St. Mary's Church (Entoto Maryam), one of the oldest churches in Addis Ababa. You will get a beautiful view.
- Have a relaxed lunch at a local restaurant. Try deliciously hot Ethiopian meals and taste ‘Tej’—Ethiopian Honey Wine.
- Discover Merkato - The Biggest African Market-Drive to Addis Merkato, one of the largest open-air marketplaces in Africa. Have a great walking tour of the best parts of Merkato.
- Experience the Cultural Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony—Near Piazza, attend a traditional Ethiopian coffee-making ceremony to experience an exciting process, from washing, roasting and grinding the beans.
- Enjoy a city drive on the main streets of Addis Ababa to see other amazing historical monuments and institutions, including the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Meskel Square, and the Tiglachin Monument.
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Pick-up from your hotel or Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Your personalized tour begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel or Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Your tour guide welcomes you at your hotel/airport and ensures a seamless start to your half-day city tour to Addis Ababa. With a private vehicle, drive to the National Museum of Ethiopia.
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Take a guided tour to National Museum of Ethiopia
The first stop of Addis Ababa half day tour is at the National Museum of Ethiopia. Delve into the heart of human history seeing ancient fossils. Marvel at the iconic Lucy skeleton, a 3.2-million-year-old hominid fossil that offers a glimpse into our ancient past.
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Enjoy Panoramic View of Addis Ababa from Entoto Mountain
Ascend to the serene heights of Mount Entoto. From the Peak of Entoto Mountain enjoy the panoramic views of Addis Ababa city. As part of the Half Day Private Guided City Tour, visitors can explore the historic Entoto Maryam Church and the former palace of Emperor Menelik II.
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Experience Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
The Half Day Private Guided City Tour continues with a cultural activity you don’t have to miss while in Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony is a traditional cultural experience where you enjoy taking part in process of roasting, grinding, and brewing coffee from fresh beans. Participate in this time-honored ritual and learning about its significance in Ethiopian culture.
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Walking tour in Merkato Market
Next, drive to the next top-site of the short tour of Addis Ababa – Addis Mercato. Merkato Market is one of Africa's largest open-air markets, bustling with energy and offering a vibrant mix of local goods. Merkato Market is a perfect place to experience the lively atmosphere of Addis Ababa, interact with local vendors, and discover the heart of Ethiopian commerce and culture.
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Sightseeing city drive in Addis Ababa
Your half-day Addis Ababa city experience concludes with scenic sightseeing drive. A leisurely city drive allows you to pass by some of Addis Ababa’s most cherished haunts - city’s busy streets, famous squares and historic landmarks. It’s the perfect opportunity to see Addis Ababa’s unique blend of modernity and tradition from the comfort of your vehicle.
Drive by Addis Ababa major landmarks such as the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Meskel Square, and the Tiglachin Monument.
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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
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