Private Addis Ababa City Tour
1 day
Private
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About this activity
Morning National Museum - Lucy
You will start your Addis Ababa tour with the National Museum of Ethiopia. This is one of the best museums in quality and diversity of the exhibits. Archeological exhibits include the 3.5 million-year-old fossil of Lucy (or Dinkinesh – ‘thou art wonderful’- in the native language), a hominoid woman of the specious of Australopithecus Afarensis. The discovery of Lucy’s fossil in 1974 forced a complete rethink of human genealogy, providing that our ancestors were walking 2.5 million years earlier than had been supposed. The National Museum also contains many wonderful artifacts dating back to pre-Axumite civilization.
We continue our city tour of Addis Ababa with visit to the Ethnographic Museum which is found inside the compound of the Addis Ababa University. This museum is very different to the National Museum, but equally absorbing, this museum exhibit, a varied array of artifacts and daily objects related to most ethnic groups living in Ethiopia.
Afternoon Merkato - Sta. George Cathedral - Entoto Hill
After lunch, Addis Ababa tour continues with the visit to Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa, where almost every possible commodity is on sale. Our visit continues with St. George Cathedral, one of the oldest cathedral in Addis Ababa city. Finally, we will drive uphill to Entoto, which once was Emperor Minilik II’s permanent camp. Driving the hill there is an considerable drop in altitude and the air is filled with the scent of the Eucalyptus trees which cover the area.
From the top, there is a panoramic view of the capital and surrounding countryside. After spending some time around the hill, we will drive back to the hotel. End of tour!
Addis Ababa city tour is one of the most comprehensive ideal for short onde day visit to Ethiopia. If you wish to extend your travel in Ethiopia try our other Ethiopia tours.
You will start your Addis Ababa tour with the National Museum of Ethiopia. This is one of the best museums in quality and diversity of the exhibits. Archeological exhibits include the 3.5 million-year-old fossil of Lucy (or Dinkinesh – ‘thou art wonderful’- in the native language), a hominoid woman of the specious of Australopithecus Afarensis. The discovery of Lucy’s fossil in 1974 forced a complete rethink of human genealogy, providing that our ancestors were walking 2.5 million years earlier than had been supposed. The National Museum also contains many wonderful artifacts dating back to pre-Axumite civilization.
We continue our city tour of Addis Ababa with visit to the Ethnographic Museum which is found inside the compound of the Addis Ababa University. This museum is very different to the National Museum, but equally absorbing, this museum exhibit, a varied array of artifacts and daily objects related to most ethnic groups living in Ethiopia.
Afternoon Merkato - Sta. George Cathedral - Entoto Hill
After lunch, Addis Ababa tour continues with the visit to Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa, where almost every possible commodity is on sale. Our visit continues with St. George Cathedral, one of the oldest cathedral in Addis Ababa city. Finally, we will drive uphill to Entoto, which once was Emperor Minilik II’s permanent camp. Driving the hill there is an considerable drop in altitude and the air is filled with the scent of the Eucalyptus trees which cover the area.
From the top, there is a panoramic view of the capital and surrounding countryside. After spending some time around the hill, we will drive back to the hotel. End of tour!
Addis Ababa city tour is one of the most comprehensive ideal for short onde day visit to Ethiopia. If you wish to extend your travel in Ethiopia try our other Ethiopia tours.
Included
- Professional local guide
- Round-trip private pick up/ drop off from hotel/ airport (between 8am and 6pm)
- Standard Budget Option: Transportation by public minibus (Public Transportation)
- High standard option: Private Vehicle
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) other than honey wine tasting
- Gratuities
- Visa
- Lunch
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Minimum drinking age in Ethiopia is 18 years old
- Not recommended for children aged 15 and under
- Depending on your choice and ability, around 1- 2.5 km of walking is involved
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
90%
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