Full-Day Private City Tour of Addis Ababa
This private Addis Ababa tour lets you see the sights you’re most interested in with the benefit of an insightful guide—but without having to go along with a group. Sightsee at your own speed as you make your way via private transportation to top Addis Ababa attractions such as the Ethnological Museum, Holy Trinity Chapel, and Mt. Entoto.
Highlights
- ✓Private Addis Ababa sightseeing tour
- ✓Great overview of the city’s sights and history for first-time visitors
- ✓Flexible itinerary takes you to top sights tailored to your interests
- ✓No need to sweat logistics—all transportation is handled
What you'll see & do
- ✓Step inside St. George’s Cathedral, one of Addis Ababa’s historical religious sites, built to commemorate Ethiopia's victory over Italians at the Battle of Adwa. On this private guided tour to Addis, examine its stunning octagonal architecture. Inside, admire vivid mosaics and paintings by Afework Tekle. With a professional guide, enjoy exclusive insider access to St. George’s Cathedral Museum.
- ✓Enjoy a scenic city sightseeing drive through Addis Ababa to see landmarks like the Lion of Judah. Standing as a bronze sentinel, the Lion of Judah Monument captures Ethiopia’s spirit of strength and freedom. Our Full-Day City tour in Addis Ababa offers a unique emotional connection with expert guidance revealing the monument’s deep roots in Ethiopia’s antifascist resistance and cultural heritage.
- ✓Ascend to Mount Entoto in Addis Ababa. From the summit, enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Addis Ababa—a perfect moment for reflection and photography. At Entoto, take time for a cultural experience for a warm, personal Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony in a local family visit. Learn baking Enjera (Injera) bread. During this flexible tour in Addis Ababa, have home cooked Ethiopian lunch with locals.
- ✓Enjoy a guided walking tour through the lively Mercato Market in Addis Ababa, the largest open-air market in Africa. Follow your local guide to discover sections selling spices, traditional foods, woven dresses, and handmade baskets. Shop while practicing friendly bargaining. This local market exploration a cultural experience for a deeper insight into everyday Ethiopian life. Benefit from guidance by someone who knows Merkato well, ensures you are safe and your visit to Addis Mercato is worthwhile.
- ✓Experience a captivating guided museum tour through the Ethnological Museum in Addis Ababa. Learn about Ethiopia's diverse peoples, their traditions, and history. This visit offers a unique, emotional connection to history, including insider access to Emperor Haile Selassie I's private bedroom. Your time at the Ethnological Museum will deepen your understanding and appreciation for Ethiopia's rich heritage.
- ✓Visit the National Museum of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, a must-see stop for first-time visitors eager to explore the country’s ancient past. Walk with your guide among ruins of great archaeological merit. Examine and photograph a remarkable series of artifacts that trace Ethiopia’s story from ancient kingdoms to modern times. The focal point of the museum’s archaeological interest is Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old fossil whose presence touches every visitor with a powerful sense of human connection and wonder.
- ✓Visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa for a memorable religious and cultural experience. Step inside to admire its magnificent stained-glass windows, royal crowns, and historic paintings that echo Ethiopia’s spiritual heritage. Walk through the peaceful grounds where Emperor Haile Selassie I, Empress Menen Asfaw, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, and Sylvia Pankhurst rest—making the Holy Trinity Cathedral a powerful place of faith, history, and national pride. You can include visiting the Holy Trinity Cathedral in your full-day city tour in Addis Ababa with us. Entrance fee to visit this cathedral is 1,500 Ethiopian Birr (~10 United States Dollar) per person.
- ✓Take short walks or drive by Meskel Square in Addis Ababa, the city’s cosmopolitan urban centre. During your city sightseeing tour, stand where grand celebrations, concerts, and the colorful religious Meskel Festival ignite the spirit of unity and joy. Near Meskel Square, you may want to take a quick visit to the Red Terror Martyrs’ Memorial Museum. Just ask your tour guide.
What's included
- ✓Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Experience
- ✓Alcoholic beverages
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Hotel/Airport pickup and drop-off with private air conditioned vehicle
- ✓Professional experienced English speaking tour guide
- ✓Lunch
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓National Museum of Ethiopia is NOT OPEN on MONDAYS. Merkato Market is CLOSED on Sundays.
- ✓This is extra payment for entrance fees at Holy Trinity Cathedral (~$10), Saint George Cathedral (~$3), and Ethnological Museum (~$2).
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Instructions to Meet Your Guide at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport: If your pick-up location is at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, follow these simple steps to find your guide upon arrival: Exit the Terminal Building: After collecting your luggage, walk straight out of the terminal towards the car parking lot. Spot the Elevated Roadway: As you walk, look to your left-hand side, where you'll see a large elevated road supported by pillars. Locate the Guide Under the Bend: Follow the road as it curves to the left. Your guide will be waiting for you right under this bend in the elevated roadway. Look for Your Name Sign: The guide will hold a sign with your name for easy identification. To make it even easier, refer to the photos included with this tour, which show the exact meeting location with the guide.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Full-Day Private City Tour of Addis Ababa
This private Addis Ababa tour lets you see the sights you’re most interested in with the benefit of an insightful guide—but without having to go along with a group. Sightsee at your own speed as you make your way via private transportation to top Addis Ababa attractions such as the Ethnological Museum, Holy Trinity Chapel, and Mt. Entoto.
Highlights
- ✓Private Addis Ababa sightseeing tour
- ✓Great overview of the city’s sights and history for first-time visitors
- ✓Flexible itinerary takes you to top sights tailored to your interests
- ✓No need to sweat logistics—all transportation is handled
What you'll see & do
- ✓Step inside St. George’s Cathedral, one of Addis Ababa’s historical religious sites, built to commemorate Ethiopia's victory over Italians at the Battle of Adwa. On this private guided tour to Addis, examine its stunning octagonal architecture. Inside, admire vivid mosaics and paintings by Afework Tekle. With a professional guide, enjoy exclusive insider access to St. George’s Cathedral Museum.
- ✓Enjoy a scenic city sightseeing drive through Addis Ababa to see landmarks like the Lion of Judah. Standing as a bronze sentinel, the Lion of Judah Monument captures Ethiopia’s spirit of strength and freedom. Our Full-Day City tour in Addis Ababa offers a unique emotional connection with expert guidance revealing the monument’s deep roots in Ethiopia’s antifascist resistance and cultural heritage.
- ✓Ascend to Mount Entoto in Addis Ababa. From the summit, enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Addis Ababa—a perfect moment for reflection and photography. At Entoto, take time for a cultural experience for a warm, personal Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony in a local family visit. Learn baking Enjera (Injera) bread. During this flexible tour in Addis Ababa, have home cooked Ethiopian lunch with locals.
- ✓Enjoy a guided walking tour through the lively Mercato Market in Addis Ababa, the largest open-air market in Africa. Follow your local guide to discover sections selling spices, traditional foods, woven dresses, and handmade baskets. Shop while practicing friendly bargaining. This local market exploration a cultural experience for a deeper insight into everyday Ethiopian life. Benefit from guidance by someone who knows Merkato well, ensures you are safe and your visit to Addis Mercato is worthwhile.
- ✓Experience a captivating guided museum tour through the Ethnological Museum in Addis Ababa. Learn about Ethiopia's diverse peoples, their traditions, and history. This visit offers a unique, emotional connection to history, including insider access to Emperor Haile Selassie I's private bedroom. Your time at the Ethnological Museum will deepen your understanding and appreciation for Ethiopia's rich heritage.
- ✓Visit the National Museum of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, a must-see stop for first-time visitors eager to explore the country’s ancient past. Walk with your guide among ruins of great archaeological merit. Examine and photograph a remarkable series of artifacts that trace Ethiopia’s story from ancient kingdoms to modern times. The focal point of the museum’s archaeological interest is Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old fossil whose presence touches every visitor with a powerful sense of human connection and wonder.
- ✓Visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa for a memorable religious and cultural experience. Step inside to admire its magnificent stained-glass windows, royal crowns, and historic paintings that echo Ethiopia’s spiritual heritage. Walk through the peaceful grounds where Emperor Haile Selassie I, Empress Menen Asfaw, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, and Sylvia Pankhurst rest—making the Holy Trinity Cathedral a powerful place of faith, history, and national pride. You can include visiting the Holy Trinity Cathedral in your full-day city tour in Addis Ababa with us. Entrance fee to visit this cathedral is 1,500 Ethiopian Birr (~10 United States Dollar) per person.
- ✓Take short walks or drive by Meskel Square in Addis Ababa, the city’s cosmopolitan urban centre. During your city sightseeing tour, stand where grand celebrations, concerts, and the colorful religious Meskel Festival ignite the spirit of unity and joy. Near Meskel Square, you may want to take a quick visit to the Red Terror Martyrs’ Memorial Museum. Just ask your tour guide.
What's included
- ✓Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Experience
- ✓Alcoholic beverages
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Hotel/Airport pickup and drop-off with private air conditioned vehicle
- ✓Professional experienced English speaking tour guide
- ✓Lunch
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓National Museum of Ethiopia is NOT OPEN on MONDAYS. Merkato Market is CLOSED on Sundays.
- ✓This is extra payment for entrance fees at Holy Trinity Cathedral (~$10), Saint George Cathedral (~$3), and Ethnological Museum (~$2).
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Instructions to Meet Your Guide at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport: If your pick-up location is at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, follow these simple steps to find your guide upon arrival: Exit the Terminal Building: After collecting your luggage, walk straight out of the terminal towards the car parking lot. Spot the Elevated Roadway: As you walk, look to your left-hand side, where you'll see a large elevated road supported by pillars. Locate the Guide Under the Bend: Follow the road as it curves to the left. Your guide will be waiting for you right under this bend in the elevated roadway. Look for Your Name Sign: The guide will hold a sign with your name for easy identification. To make it even easier, refer to the photos included with this tour, which show the exact meeting location with the guide.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.