Addis Ababa: Origins Tour with Springs & Entoto Hills

Discover the origins of Addis Ababa on a guided tour. Visit the Filwoha Hot Springs, explore the Entoto Mountains, and learn about the city’s history through storytelling.
Meet your guide at your hotel or a central meeting point in Addis Ababa. Begin with an introduction to how Addis Ababa was founded and why it became Ethiopia’s capital.

Visit Filwoha (Finfinne) hot springs, where Empress Taytu Betul first settled and named the city “Addis Ababa.” Learn about the natural springs, early settlements, and their importance in Ethiopian history.

Take a scenic drive to the Entoto Mountains, the original seat of Emperor Menelik II. Along the way, hear stories of early Addis, royal life, and the transition from hilltop capital to valley city.

Explore key founding locations on Entoto, including historic churches and royal sites. Enjoy panoramic views overlooking modern Addis Ababa while learning how the city expanded from forest to metropolis.

Take a guided storytelling walk through a historic area connected to early Addis Ababa. Your guide shares oral histories, legends, and lesser-known facts about the city’s early development.

Wrap up the experience with a short discussion and drop-off at your hotel or preferred location.

Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.

Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.