Addis Ababa Guided City Tour With Airport and Hotel Pickup
by Aman Ethiopia Tours And Travel Agent
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This guided bus tour in Addis Ababa lasts about 6 to 7 hours and covers key historical, cultural, and scenic sites in the city. The tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel or the airport, with a professional English-speaking guide and driver providing commentary and transportation. The itinerary begins with a visit to the National Museum of Ethiopia, where visitors can see archaeological finds such as the fossilized skeletons of Lucy and Selam, along with collections of ancient artifacts, regalia from former rulers including Emperor Haile Selassie, contemporary and traditional art, and ethnographic displays representing Ethiopia’s diverse cultures. Next, the tour continues to Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa, spanning several square miles and hosting around 7,100 businesses employing roughly 13,000 people. The market primarily trades local agricultural products, especially coffee. The Ethnological Museum is the third stop. Located in Emperor Haile Selassie’s former palace on the Addis Ababa University campus, this museum features anthropological, musical, and cultural objects and is Ethiopia’s first university museum. The tour then proceeds to Entoto Maryam Church on the Entoto Hills. Built in 1877 by Emperor Menelik II, the church is one of the oldest Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo churches, notable for its octagonal domes. It houses royal artifacts including traditional crowns, royal beds, jewels, and a mirror gifted by Queen Victoria to Empress Taytu. On the way through the city, there is a short stop at Meskel Square to stretch and take photos. The final visit is to St. George’s Church, a historic church with notable interior paintings and a museum displaying religious art and historical items. The tour includes Ethiopian coffee, bottled water, entrance fees to museums and churches, and transportation with a driver. Lunch, dinner, and entrance to Entoto Park are not included. Formal dress is required, and any dietary requirements should be communicated when booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
National Museum of Ethiopia
The museum displays important archaeological finds including the fossilized partial skeletons of Lucy and Selam, discovered between 2000 and 2004. The basement focuses on archaeological and paleoanthropological exhibits. The first floor shows objects from ancient to medieval times, including regalia and memorabilia of former rulers such as Emperor Haile Selassie. The second floor presents artwork chronologically, from traditional to contemporary, including Afewerk Tekle’s African Heritage piece, along with traditional weapons, jewelry, utensils, clothing, and musical instruments. The third floor features an ethnographic collection showcasing the cultural diversity of Ethiopia’s peoples.
60 min
Merkato Market
Merkato is Africa’s largest open-air market, covering several square miles and involving about 7,100 businesses with approximately 13,000 workers. The market mainly deals in locally grown agricultural products, with coffee being the most significant.
60 min
Ethnological Museum
Located on the main campus of Addis Ababa University, this museum is housed in Emperor Haile Selassie’s former palace. It contains anthropological, musical, and cultural items and is Ethiopia’s first university museum, associated with the Institute of Ethiopian Studies.
60 min
Entoto Maryam Church
Built in 1877 by Emperor Menelik II, this is one of the oldest Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo churches on the Entoto Hills. It features octagonal domes and contains royal artifacts including crowns, the royal bed, jewels of the royal family, and a mirror gifted by Queen Victoria to Empress Taytu.
60 min
Meskel Square
A short stop is made at Meskel Square, a prominent landmark in Addis Ababa known for its cultural and historical significance, providing an opportunity to stretch and take photographs.
15 min
St. George’s Church
This historic church includes notable interior paintings and an attached museum that exhibits important religious artworks and historical treasures.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Addis Ababa Guided City Tour With Airport and Hotel Pickup
by Aman Ethiopia Tours And Travel Agent
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$120Overview
This guided bus tour in Addis Ababa lasts about 6 to 7 hours and covers key historical, cultural, and scenic sites in the city. The tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel or the airport, with a professional English-speaking guide and driver providing commentary and transportation. The itinerary begins with a visit to the National Museum of Ethiopia, where visitors can see archaeological finds such as the fossilized skeletons of Lucy and Selam, along with collections of ancient artifacts, regalia from former rulers including Emperor Haile Selassie, contemporary and traditional art, and ethnographic displays representing Ethiopia’s diverse cultures. Next, the tour continues to Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa, spanning several square miles and hosting around 7,100 businesses employing roughly 13,000 people. The market primarily trades local agricultural products, especially coffee. The Ethnological Museum is the third stop. Located in Emperor Haile Selassie’s former palace on the Addis Ababa University campus, this museum features anthropological, musical, and cultural objects and is Ethiopia’s first university museum. The tour then proceeds to Entoto Maryam Church on the Entoto Hills. Built in 1877 by Emperor Menelik II, the church is one of the oldest Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo churches, notable for its octagonal domes. It houses royal artifacts including traditional crowns, royal beds, jewels, and a mirror gifted by Queen Victoria to Empress Taytu. On the way through the city, there is a short stop at Meskel Square to stretch and take photos. The final visit is to St. George’s Church, a historic church with notable interior paintings and a museum displaying religious art and historical items. The tour includes Ethiopian coffee, bottled water, entrance fees to museums and churches, and transportation with a driver. Lunch, dinner, and entrance to Entoto Park are not included. Formal dress is required, and any dietary requirements should be communicated when booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
National Museum of Ethiopia
The museum displays important archaeological finds including the fossilized partial skeletons of Lucy and Selam, discovered between 2000 and 2004. The basement focuses on archaeological and paleoanthropological exhibits. The first floor shows objects from ancient to medieval times, including regalia and memorabilia of former rulers such as Emperor Haile Selassie. The second floor presents artwork chronologically, from traditional to contemporary, including Afewerk Tekle’s African Heritage piece, along with traditional weapons, jewelry, utensils, clothing, and musical instruments. The third floor features an ethnographic collection showcasing the cultural diversity of Ethiopia’s peoples.
60 min
Merkato Market
Merkato is Africa’s largest open-air market, covering several square miles and involving about 7,100 businesses with approximately 13,000 workers. The market mainly deals in locally grown agricultural products, with coffee being the most significant.
60 min
Ethnological Museum
Located on the main campus of Addis Ababa University, this museum is housed in Emperor Haile Selassie’s former palace. It contains anthropological, musical, and cultural items and is Ethiopia’s first university museum, associated with the Institute of Ethiopian Studies.
60 min
Entoto Maryam Church
Built in 1877 by Emperor Menelik II, this is one of the oldest Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo churches on the Entoto Hills. It features octagonal domes and contains royal artifacts including crowns, the royal bed, jewels of the royal family, and a mirror gifted by Queen Victoria to Empress Taytu.
60 min
Meskel Square
A short stop is made at Meskel Square, a prominent landmark in Addis Ababa known for its cultural and historical significance, providing an opportunity to stretch and take photographs.
15 min
St. George’s Church
This historic church includes notable interior paintings and an attached museum that exhibits important religious artworks and historical treasures.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.