Book this 1-Day Addis Ababa City Tour to see the top sights of Ethiopia’s capital in one full day.
Our guide will pick you up at the airport or your hotel in the morning to start this full day adventure. We will begin at Merkato, the biggest open-air market in the city. At Entoto, you can see the whole city from above, where we will also have lunch. Later, we visit St. George’s Cathedral, a Rastafarian church from the 15th century and a site of pilgrimage.
1-Day Addis Ababa City Tour Highlights
Ethnological Museum
This tour takes you to the well known Ethnological Museum, located at the center of Addis Ababa University. It is different from the National Museum but offers a great look at Ethiopian art and history.
The National Museum of Ethiopia
This museum is home to Lucy, also known as Australopithecus, an ancestor of modern humans believed to have lived over 3 million years ago. The bones are on display for visitors to see.
Itegue Taitu Hotel
Built in 1898, this is the oldest hotel in Ethiopia. Enjoy a range of food choices, including Ethiopian, international, and African dishes. You can also try traditional Ethiopian coffee and take part in the coffee ceremony.
Merkato
In the afternoon, likely after lunch, visit Merkato, seen as the largest open-air market in Africa. Almost everything is sold here, making it a great spot for souvenirs and a chance to meet local people.
Holy Trinity Cathedral
This is the best place to learn about the Orthodox community and religion in Ethiopia. It is one of the country’s most important religious sites, known for its architecture, and home to the tombs of Emperor Haile Selassie.
St. George’s Cathedral
This is the oldest cathedral of its kind in Ethiopia. Meet members of the Rastafarian community and take in the church’s architecture.
Drive Around the City
As you drive around Addis Ababa, see monuments and statues with real meaning in Ethiopian history, with stories shared along the way.
Book this 1-Day Addis Ababa City Tour today and see the museums, markets, and cathedrals that make up the heart of Ethiopia’s capital.
