Full-Day City Tour

Service Description

🌆 Addis Ababa Full-Day City Tour (8 Hours) Duration: 8 Hours Type: Private Guided City Tour Availability: Daily – Morning Start (Recommended 9:00 AM) No prepayment required 🕘 Tour Itinerary 1️⃣ Mount Entoto Park & Panoramic View (1 hour) • Begin your day with a scenic drive to Mount Entoto (3,200m). • Visit Entoto Natural Park and enjoy breathtaking views of Addis Ababa. • Learn about the early settlement of Emperor Menelik II. 2️⃣ National Museum of Ethiopia (1 hour) • Discover Ethiopia’s rich history and see the famous fossil “Lucy” (3.2 million years old). • Explore artifacts from ancient Axum, Lalibela, and other historical sites. 3️⃣ Holy Trinity Cathedral (45 minutes) • Visit the most important church in Ethiopia, the Holy Trinity Cathedral. • Admire the beautiful architecture and see the tomb of Emperor Haile Selassie. 4️⃣ Lunch Break (1 hour) • Enjoy traditional Ethiopian cuisine at a local restaurant such as Taitu Cultural Restaurant or Yod Abyssinia. • Experience local dishes like injera, doro wat, and tibs. 5️⃣ Merkato Market Exploration (1 hour 15 minutes) • Visit Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market. • Discover spices, coffee, crafts, and local life in this vibrant marketplace. • Optional: Visit Shiro Meda for handmade traditional clothes. 6️⃣ Ethnological Museum (45 minutes) • Located inside the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie. • Learn about Ethiopia’s diverse cultures, traditions, and daily lifestyles. 7️⃣ Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony (30 minutes) • Experience a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony freshly roasted beans, incense, and warm hospitality. • Learn why coffee is central to Ethiopian culture. 8️⃣ Optional Cultural Dance Evening (for interested guests) • If you wish to extend your day, enjoy live music and dance at a cultural restaurant (additional cost). ________________________________________ 🚌 Includes • Private vehicle with driver • Professional licensed English-speaking guide • All entrance fees • Hotel or airport pick-up & drop-off • Bottled water ________________________________________ 💬 Notes • No prepayment required — pay after the tour. • No visa needed for 8hr+ stopover passengers (Ethiopian Airlines transit customers). • We are a licensed and professional Ethiopian tour operator.