Addis Ababa Essentials: Flexible Full-Day City Sightseeing

Choose the sights and experiences that interest you most. Personalize this private tour in Addis to experience the top sites you choose. We'll create a full-day city tour that fits you personally.
Start with visiting the National Museum of Ethiopia. With a guided tour of the National Museum, gain deep knowledge on Ethiopia’s archaeological significance in human evolution. At this museum, don’t miss seeing the 3 million years old fossil of Lucy (Dinknesh).

Swing by the famous historical monuments in Addis Ababa as you drive to the Ethnographic museum. Learn from your guide about Meyazia 27 Square and Yekatit 12 Monument. Know more of Ethiopia’s history during the Italian Occupation (1936 - 1941)

Spend about one hour visiting the Ethnographic Museum to learn Ethiopia’s history, culture, nature, and geography. Take a brief visit to the bedroom of Emperor Haile Sillassie I.

Then drive to Entoto (Intoto) Mountain. Meet locals at their house. Partake in a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. Taste delicious Ethiopian meals during lunch. From a summit at Entoto, take in panoramic views of Addis Ababa's cityscape.

Next, stop to visit one of the oldest religious sites in Addis Ababa – the Saint George Cathedral. Admire beautiful murals inside the cathedral. Learn about Ethiopia’s victory over Italians at the Battle of Adwa.

This full-day private tour in Addis Ababa continues with walking tour at Addis Mercato. With your guide, pay a visit to Addis Mercato (Africa’s grandest Market). Stroll at the most interesting cultural parts of the market with your guide.

Indulge in a personalized shopping experience at Addis Mercato. From your guide’s selected viewing points, snap panoramic pics of Merkato Market.

With temperature regulated vehicle, drive through Addis Ababa to explore famous attractions, landmarks and monuments.

Finally, drive to your place of stay in Addis Ababa, or Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, if you are departing after the full-day tour.

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.

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.