Addis Ababa Stopover Tour: Culture, History & Scenic Views
(5) Reviews
Addis Ababa
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Make the most of your layover or short stay with this private Addis Ababa city tour. Discover Ethiopia’s rich history, culture, and breathtaking viewpoints with a knowledgeable local guide and comfortable private transportation.
Visit the iconic Holy Trinity Cathedral, the resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie, and explore the National Museum of Ethiopia (closed on Mondays), home to the famous 3.2 million-year-old fossil “Lucy.” Continue to Mount Entoto for panoramic views overlooking Addis Ababa and visit the historic Entoto Mariam Church.
Complete your experience with authentic Ethiopian cuisine at a carefully selected local restaurant before your stress-free airport or hotel drop-off....
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide fee
Private transportation
Sample Ethiopian Food
Entrance fees for the places that are mentioned in the itineraray.
Meeting Points
Departure
Meskel Square
Please wait the guide at the gate of the Meskel Square Parking Entrance Gate
Trinity Cathedral, which is one of the largest Ethiopian Orthodox Cathedrals and the resting place of Sylvia Pankhurst's tomb, along with the burial sites of Emperor Haile Selassie, the Imperial family, and those who fought against the Italians during the war.
45 minutes
2
National Museum of Ethiopia
The National Museum (closed on Mondays), recognized as one of the premier museums in sub-Saharan Africa due to its vast and invaluable collections. The museum is home to the famous 3.2 million-year-old skeleton of Lucy and preserves significant paleontological, historical, and cultural artifacts.
1 hour
3
Mount Entoto
Enjoy spectacular panoramic views over Addis Ababa and visit the historic Entoto Mariam Museum, once connected to Emperor Menelik II and Ethiopia’s imperial history.
1 hour
4
Shiro Meda Market
Shiromeda is a market that focuses on local products, including traditional garments and handmade souvenirs.
20 minutes
Addis Ababa Stopover Tour: Culture, History & Scenic Views
(5) Reviews
Addis Ababa
About
Make the most of your layover or short stay with this private Addis Ababa city tour. Discover Ethiopia’s rich history, culture, and breathtaking viewpoints with a knowledgeable local guide and comfortable private transportation.
Visit the iconic Holy Trinity Cathedral, the resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie, and explore the National Museum of Ethiopia (closed on Mondays), home to the famous 3.2 million-year-old fossil “Lucy.” Continue to Mount Entoto for panoramic views overlooking Addis Ababa and visit the historic Entoto Mariam Church.
Complete your experience with authentic Ethiopian cuisine at a carefully selected local restaurant before your stress-free airport or hotel drop-off....
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide fee
Private transportation
Sample Ethiopian Food
Entrance fees for the places that are mentioned in the itineraray.
Meeting Points
Departure
Meskel Square
Please wait the guide at the gate of the Meskel Square Parking Entrance Gate