Addis Ababa Private Full-Day City Tour with Museum Visits and Entoto Park
by Addis Authentic Tours
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This full-day private bus tour in Addis Ababa offers a detailed visit to the city's main historical, cultural, and natural sites with a dedicated guide and driver. The tour begins at Holy Trinity Cathedral, the highest-ranking Ethiopian Orthodox cathedral, where visitors see the tombs of Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Menen Asfaw. Next, the group stops at Tomoca coffee shop in the Piazza area to experience a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Afterward, the tour continues to Mercato Market, the largest open-air market in Africa, where visitors walk through various zones featuring agricultural products, spices, jewelry, leather goods, and more. Lunch takes place at the historic Taitu Hotel, established in 1905 by Empress Taytu Betul; lunch is not included in the price but alternative lunch locations can be arranged. The afternoon includes visits to the National Museum of Ethiopia, which displays archaeological finds including the fossilized remains of "Lucy," as well as Ethiopian art spanning several centuries. Then the Ethnological Museum, located in Haile Selassie’s former palace, showcases anthropological and cultural artifacts. The tour concludes with a visit to Entoto Natural Park at 3400 meters altitude, known for its eucalyptus forest and panoramic views of Addis Ababa, and a stop at Shiro Meda Market, which specializes in Ethiopian textiles and clothing. The tour lasts between 6 and 8 hours and includes private transportation, all entrance fees, bottled water, tea and coffee, airport or hotel pickup and drop-off, and a driver/guide. Lunch and tips are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Holy Trinity Cathedral, or Kidist Selassie, is Addis Ababa’s highest Ethiopian Orthodox cathedral, built in 1942 to honor the victory over Italian occupation. It contains the tombs of Emperor Haile Selassie, Empress Menen Asfaw, and other imperial family members. Visitors spend about one hour exploring this significant place of worship.
60 min
Tomoca Coffee Shop
Located in the Piazza area, Tomoca is Ethiopia’s oldest coffee shop, established in 1953. Visitors participate in a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, which is a key cultural ritual. This stop lasts approximately 15 minutes.
15 min
Mercato Market
Mercato is Africa’s largest open-air market covering several square miles and employing about 13,000 people across 7,100 businesses. The market is divided into zones selling agricultural goods, incense, coffee, spices, jewelry, leather, metal works, and more. The visit here lasts about one hour.
60 min
Lunch at Taitu Hotel
Lunch takes place at the Taitu Hotel, the oldest hotel in Addis Ababa, built in 1905 (1898 Ethiopian calendar) in the Piazza area by Empress Taitu Betul (1851–1918), wife of Emperor Menelik II, to accommodate foreign guests. Alternatives for lunch can be arranged. Lunch is not included in the tour price.
45 min
National Museum of Ethiopia
The National Museum has three main sections. The basement features paleontological finds including fossilized early hominids like "Lucy." The ground floor displays artifacts from Aksumite, Pre-Aksumite, Solomonic, and Gondarian periods. The first floor exhibits Ethiopian art from the 14th century to the 20th century. Visitors spend around 40 minutes here.
40 min
Ethnological Museum
Set in Haile Selassie’s former palace on the university campus, the Ethnological Museum presents anthropological, musicological, and cultural objects. It is surrounded by gardens and fountains. The visit lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Entoto Natural Park
At 3400 meters elevation, Entoto Natural Park was the site of Emperor Menelik II’s camp and palace. The park features a dense eucalyptus forest imported from Australia and planted mainly during Haile Selassie's reign. The location offers panoramic views of Addis Ababa and nearby countryside. Visitors spend approximately 40 minutes here.
40 min
Shiro Meda Market
Shiro Meda Market specializes in Ethiopian textiles, including wedding dresses, clothing, linens, and fabrics. The tour group spends about 40 minutes exploring this market.
40 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Addis Ababa Private Full-Day City Tour with Museum Visits and Entoto Park
by Addis Authentic Tours
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.$150Overview
This full-day private bus tour in Addis Ababa offers a detailed visit to the city's main historical, cultural, and natural sites with a dedicated guide and driver. The tour begins at Holy Trinity Cathedral, the highest-ranking Ethiopian Orthodox cathedral, where visitors see the tombs of Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Menen Asfaw. Next, the group stops at Tomoca coffee shop in the Piazza area to experience a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Afterward, the tour continues to Mercato Market, the largest open-air market in Africa, where visitors walk through various zones featuring agricultural products, spices, jewelry, leather goods, and more. Lunch takes place at the historic Taitu Hotel, established in 1905 by Empress Taytu Betul; lunch is not included in the price but alternative lunch locations can be arranged. The afternoon includes visits to the National Museum of Ethiopia, which displays archaeological finds including the fossilized remains of "Lucy," as well as Ethiopian art spanning several centuries. Then the Ethnological Museum, located in Haile Selassie’s former palace, showcases anthropological and cultural artifacts. The tour concludes with a visit to Entoto Natural Park at 3400 meters altitude, known for its eucalyptus forest and panoramic views of Addis Ababa, and a stop at Shiro Meda Market, which specializes in Ethiopian textiles and clothing. The tour lasts between 6 and 8 hours and includes private transportation, all entrance fees, bottled water, tea and coffee, airport or hotel pickup and drop-off, and a driver/guide. Lunch and tips are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Holy Trinity Cathedral, or Kidist Selassie, is Addis Ababa’s highest Ethiopian Orthodox cathedral, built in 1942 to honor the victory over Italian occupation. It contains the tombs of Emperor Haile Selassie, Empress Menen Asfaw, and other imperial family members. Visitors spend about one hour exploring this significant place of worship.
60 min
Tomoca Coffee Shop
Located in the Piazza area, Tomoca is Ethiopia’s oldest coffee shop, established in 1953. Visitors participate in a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, which is a key cultural ritual. This stop lasts approximately 15 minutes.
15 min
Mercato Market
Mercato is Africa’s largest open-air market covering several square miles and employing about 13,000 people across 7,100 businesses. The market is divided into zones selling agricultural goods, incense, coffee, spices, jewelry, leather, metal works, and more. The visit here lasts about one hour.
60 min
Lunch at Taitu Hotel
Lunch takes place at the Taitu Hotel, the oldest hotel in Addis Ababa, built in 1905 (1898 Ethiopian calendar) in the Piazza area by Empress Taitu Betul (1851–1918), wife of Emperor Menelik II, to accommodate foreign guests. Alternatives for lunch can be arranged. Lunch is not included in the tour price.
45 min
National Museum of Ethiopia
The National Museum has three main sections. The basement features paleontological finds including fossilized early hominids like "Lucy." The ground floor displays artifacts from Aksumite, Pre-Aksumite, Solomonic, and Gondarian periods. The first floor exhibits Ethiopian art from the 14th century to the 20th century. Visitors spend around 40 minutes here.
40 min
Ethnological Museum
Set in Haile Selassie’s former palace on the university campus, the Ethnological Museum presents anthropological, musicological, and cultural objects. It is surrounded by gardens and fountains. The visit lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Entoto Natural Park
At 3400 meters elevation, Entoto Natural Park was the site of Emperor Menelik II’s camp and palace. The park features a dense eucalyptus forest imported from Australia and planted mainly during Haile Selassie's reign. The location offers panoramic views of Addis Ababa and nearby countryside. Visitors spend approximately 40 minutes here.
40 min
Shiro Meda Market
Shiro Meda Market specializes in Ethiopian textiles, including wedding dresses, clothing, linens, and fabrics. The tour group spends about 40 minutes exploring this market.
40 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.