Our guide will pick you up at the airport upon arrival. This 1-Day City Tour of Addis Ababa will allow you to experience the highlights of Addis Ababa in one day. You will preferably be picked up from your hotel or the airport in the morning to start this full-day adventure.
We will begin at Merkato, the biggest open-air market in the city. At Entoto, we will have a chance to see the entire city. We will have lunch here and later visit St. George’s Cathedral. This cathedral is famous as it is a Rastafarian church from the 15th century, and people make pilgrimages here.
1-Day Addis Ababa City Tour Highlights
- Ethnological Museum: This tour will take you to the famous Ethnological Museum, located in the center of Addis Ababa University. Although different from the National Museum, it offers a great experience with many artworks and historical collections from Ethiopia.
- The National Museum of Ethiopia: This museum is home to Lucy, also known as the Australopithecus, the ancestor of Homo sapiens. This fossil is believed to have lived over 3 million years ago. The bones are well displayed in the museum for visitors to see.
- Itegue Taitu Hotel: This hotel, established in 1898, is the oldest hotel in Ethiopia. You will have a variety of food choices, including Ethiopian, international, and African cuisines. You can also try traditional Ethiopian coffee and enjoy the ceremonies that accompany it.
- Mercato: In the afternoon, probably after lunch, you will visit Merkato, regarded as the largest open-air market in Africa. Almost everything is sold here, and it is a great place to buy souvenirs. You will also have a chance to interact with the locals.
- Holy Trinity Cathedral: This is the best place to learn about the Orthodox community and religion in Ethiopia. It is one of the most important religious sites in the country. You will be amazed by its architecture and have the opportunity to see the tombs of Emperor Haile Selassie.
- St. George’s Cathedral: This cathedral is the oldest of its kind in Ethiopia. You will have a chance to interact with the Rastafarian community and admire its architectural beauty.
- Drive Around the City: As you drive around the city, you will see monuments and famous statues that hold historical significance for Ethiopia. Be ready to hear fascinating stories about them.
