1-Day Addis Ababa Guided Tour
Highlights
- NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ETHIOPIA - With 1 hour guided tour of National Museum, learn about Ethiopia’s history, culture, nature and most importantly see the fossils of the oldest hominid – LUCY (3.2 million years old)
- HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL – Visit the most significant religious site in Addis Ababa for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians. See the graves of Ethiopia’s last emperor – Emperor Haile Selassie I
- ENTOTO MOUNTAIN – Enjoy the superb scenery of Addis Ababa city from 3,200 meters above sea level. Visit a family for cultural experience
- MERKATO MARKET – Experience life at Africa’s biggest outdoor market – Merkato (Addis Mercato). Take walks at the best local parts of this famous market
- Drive with private vehicle in Addis Ababa and learn from your knowledgeable tour guide
Overview
1-Day Addis Ababa Guided Tour is an interesting combination of visits of museum, religious site, palace, and local market in Addis Ababa. The full day private tour of Addis Ababa also includes cultural experiences and stops for panoramic views.
This one day Addis Ababa guided tours helps visitors to have a complete picture/impression of Addis Ababa and Ethiopia with the help of expert Ethiopian tour guide. The sightseeing tour of Addis Ababa by driving with insured, comfortable, and air conditioned private vehicle. 1-Day Addis Ababa Guided Tour is best for first-time visitors of Addis Ababa.
Meet your guide in the morning at your hotel in Addis Ababa. Drive on the main roads of Addis Ababa to Holy Trinity Cathedral. Then, continue your visit with the National Museum of Ethiopia.
Next, drive to Mount Entoto where you will visit a local family to attend Cultural Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony and try other local activities. Stop at a best viewpoint for birds-eye view of Addis Ababa City. After lunch, head to the gigantic Merkato Market and take 1-hour tour. Finally, enjoy a scenic drive of Addis Ababa.
- Day 1 - Complete Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Addis Ababa with local tour guide
Your professional local tour guide meets you at your place of stay in the city. Or, if planned to meet at the airport, the guide will be waiting for you at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Take a drive on Bole Road to the Holy Trinity Cathedral. This Cathedral is the most important in Addis Ababa and second important in Ethiopia for followers of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church. With the guided tour of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, learn about its unique architecture, history, and colorful stained glass works on the windows. See also the graves of the founder – Emperor Haile Sillassie I.
Continue the 1-day tour of Addis Ababa with the main museum in the city – the National Museum of Ethiopia. This museum is a great place to have the basic information about Ethiopia’s history, people, culture and religion. National Museum is typically known for its archaeological findings which include the famous fossils of Lucy or Dinknesh. Lucy is the oldest hominid and 3.2 million years old discovered at Afar Depression of North East Ethiopia in 1974.
The next activity of this full day tour in Addis Ababa city is driving to Mount Entoto. Cross the lush eucalyptus trees forest to Mount Entoto. Take one hour to visit locals to experience how Ethiopians enjoy coffee with a cultural ceremony. See how Enjera bread is made. Taste the local beer known as Tella which is brewed at home.
Before lunch, stop for few minutes at the best outlook and enjoy the panoramic views of Addis Ababa. The elevation of Mount Entoto (3,200 meters at the peak) makes Addis Ababa the highest elevated capital city in Africa.
After lunch, proceed to Merkato Market and take 1-hour walking at the Chat (leaves locals use for stimulation) Market, handmade grass baskets selling area, used items market, local spices and gains market.
Then, you will have highlights of Addis Ababa as you drive by the most known iconic sites of the city. See the buildings of AU (Head Quarters of the African Union) and the UN Economic Commission for Africa. You will drive to Meskel Square (the central square in Addis Ababa), and take photos of the historical monuments and statues.
- Comfortable Toyota Minivan equipped with AC and Seatbelts
- Fuel (gasoline), insurance and private driver
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees at National Museum of Ethiopia
- Bottled water
- Local family visits and Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
- Related taxes
- Entrance fee at Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Lunch
- Other expenses not mentioned