Best of Merkato Addis Guided Tour
ID: GYG871325-1372409
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the highlights of Addis Ababa on a private guided tour. Visit the National Museum, the Ethnological Museum, the Holy Trinity Cathedral, and the Red Terror Museum.
Explore the city of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on a guided tour. Visit the National Museum, the Ethnological Museum, and the Red Terror Museum. See the Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Entoto Mountains.
Start your tour with a visit to the National Museum to see the remains of Lucy, a 3.2 million-year-old ancestor. Admire the rich collection of insignia of emperors and churches, costumes, and weapons.
Next, visit the Ethnological Museum to learn about the country's culture, nature, history, and plant resources. See the private rooms of Emperor Haile Sellassie I, as well as the remains of him and his wife, Menen Asfaw, and the heroes of Ethiopian history, buried in the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Continue to the Red Terror Museum to see displays of torture instruments, skulls and bones, coffins, bloody clothes, and photographs of victims from the 1970s and 1980s.
Get lost in Merkato, an open-air market that covers a space of several square kilometers and is filled with more than 7,100 businesses.
In the evening, head to the Entoto Mountains to watch the sunset over the city.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of the city and the country at the National Museum
- Visit the Ethnological Museum to learn about the country's culture and history
- See the Holy Trinity Cathedral, the second most important place of worship in Ethiopia
- Enjoy a beautiful sunset over the city from the nearby Entoto Mountains
- Mediator Largest market
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Public transport in Addis Ababa can be challenging for visitors. Consider a city tour for a more comfortable experience.
The city is located at a high altitude. Visitors may need time to acclimatize.
Merkato is vast and can be overwhelming. Keep personal belongings secure.
Ethiopia follows a unique calendar and time system. Be mindful of this when planning your visit.
We will pick you From your hotel or apartment
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
