Explores The Heart Of Addis Ababa City Tour

Discover the history and culture of Addis Ababa on a guided tour. Visit the National Museum, Mount Entoto, and the Mercato Market.
Discover the highlights of Addis Ababa on a full-day tour. Visit the National Museum, Mount Entoto, and the Mercato Market. Stop at the Yekatit 12 Monument, the Ethnological Museum.

1 National Museum
Meet your guide and driver at Bole International Airport or your hotel for a direct journey to the National Museum in Addis Ababa. The National Museum houses a rich collection of archaeological and historical artifacts, including the renowned hominid fossil “Lucy,” known locally as “Dinknesh,” which means “wonderful.”

2 Continue to the square, officially named Miazia 27, commemorates the day of Ethiopia's liberation and the return of Emperor Haile Selassie I with his patriotic troops to Addis Ababa. The Freedom Monument was inaugurated by the Emperor in 1944.

3 Mount Entoto
Next, head to Mount Entoto, the highest peak in the Addis Ababa area. It served as the location of Menelik II's first palace, the founder of the city, and provides stunning views of the surrounding forests and the capital below.

4 Mercato Market
Visit the Mercato Market, Africa's largest open-air market, and engage in the Ethiopian tradition of price negotiation or bartering. Stop at the Yekatit 12 Monument, an obelisk that honors the mass killings of Ethiopians by Italians in 1937.

5 Meskel Square
Stop at Meskel Square, a prominent public space in Addis Ababa, often hosting public gatherings, demonstrations, and festivals, particularly the Meskel Festival from which it derives its name.

6 Ethnological Museum
finally visit the Ethnological Museum, situated on the main campus of Addis Ababa University and established by the Institute of Ethiopian Studies. This museum aims to preserve Ethiopia's historical and cultural heritage. It features extensive collections representing nearly all tribal groups in Ethiopia, offering insights into the country’s history, culture, and traditions.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.