Addis Ababa Guided City Tour With Airport & Hotel Pick Up

Addis Ababa tour should be booked with Aman Ethiopia Tours: Perfectly paced 7-hour city tour covering Addis Ababa’s top historical, cultural, and scenic highlights. Expert local guides who bring Ethiopia’s history, heritage, and stories vividly to life. Panoramic views from Entoto Hills (not Entoto Park) for breathtaking photo opportunities over the capital. Exclusive cultural insight at the Ethnological Museum, housed in Emperor Haile Selassie’s former palace. See world-famous history up close, including Lucy and Selam at the National Museum. Discover Ethiopia’s proud legacy at St. George Cathedral, symbol of victory and faith. Experience authentic local life with a guided visit to Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market. Comfortable transportation and smooth logistics from hotel or airport pickup to drop-off. Trusted Ethiopian tour operator committed to quality service and memorable experiences.

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   National Museum of Ethiopia

   1 hour

   National Museum of Ethiopia, It contains many precious local archaeological finds such as fossilized remains of the most famous of which is "Lucy," the partial skeleton. Selam, found between 2000 and 2004. The basement is dedicated to archaeological and paleoanthropological sections. . The first floor contains objects from ancient and medieval periods, as well as regalia and memorabilia from former rulers, who include Emperor Haile Selassie. The second floor shows art work in a chronological order, from traditional to contemporary works. Afewerk Tekle's massive African Heritage is one of the most notable pieces. The second floor contains a collection of secular arts and crafts, including traditional weapons, jewellery, utensils, clothing and musical instruments. Finally, the third floor has an ethnographic display. Here, the museum tries to give an overview of the cultural richness and variety of the peoples of Ethiopia.

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   Mercato Market

   1 hour

   Merkato is the largest open air market in Africa, covering several square miles and employing an estimated 13,000 people in 7,100 business entities. The primary merchandise passing through the Merkato is locally-grown agricultural products — most notably coffee.

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   Ethnological Museum

   1 hour

   Ethnological Museum houses anthropological, musicological and cultural objects. The Ethnological Museum is the first university museum in Ethiopia. The Museum is located in the main Campus of Addis Ababa University which houses the Institute of Ethiopian Studies and it was the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie.

4. 4

   Entoto Maryam Church

   1 hour

   Entoto Maryam Church; it’s one of the oldest Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Churches on the Entoto Hills. It was built in 1877 by Emperor Menelik II characterized by octagonal domes. Several royal artifacts of the emperor and empress also found in this church including some traditional costumes of the crowns, their royal bed, jewels owned by the royal family, and a mirror presented by Queen Victoria to Empress Taytu.

5. 5

   Mount Entoto

   30 min

   Entoto Hills (Not Entoto Park) at an elevation of 2,900 meters above sea level, the Entoto Hills offer a stunning panoramic view of Addis Ababa. This area, once the capital before the city moved to its current location, holds great historical and spiritual significance.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Dress code is formal
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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