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Addis Ababa Guided City Tour With Airport & Hotel Pick Up

Addis Ababa Guided City Tour With Airport & Hotel Pick Up

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Between chaotic traffic and a sprawling layout, navigating Addis Ababa can be intimidating, but exploring with a personal driver and guide takes the stress out of experiencing Ethiopia’s must-see capital. From a scenic viewpoint atop Mount Entoto to a Second World War site, the Addis Ababa Museum, and the vast Merkato, this full-day private tour is a curated introduction to a fascinating city.

Languages: English
📍King George VI St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
🏢Operated by Aman Ethiopia Tours And Travel Agent

Highlights

  • ✓Private tour ensures personalized service
  • ✓Enjoy the comfort of a private vehicle as you cross Addis Ababa
  • ✓Visit a top sight—Addis Ababa Museum
  • ✓Convenient pickup and drop-off at your hotel

What you'll see & do

  • ✓National Museum of Ethiopia, It contains many precious local archaeological finds such as fossilized remains of the most famous of which is "Lucy," the partial skeleton. Selam, found between 2000 and 2004. The basement is dedicated to archaeological and paleoanthropological sections. . The first floor contains objects from ancient and medieval periods, as well as regalia and memorabilia from former rulers, who include Emperor Haile Selassie. The second floor shows art work in a chronological order, from traditional to contemporary works. Afewerk Tekle's massive African Heritage is one of the most notable pieces. The second floor contains a collection of secular arts and crafts, including traditional weapons, jewellery, utensils, clothing and musical instruments. Finally, the third floor has an ethnographic display. Here, the museum tries to give an overview of the cultural richness and variety of the peoples of Ethiopia.
  • ✓Merkato is the largest open air market in Africa, covering several square miles and employing an estimated 13,000 people in 7,100 business entities. The primary merchandise passing through the Merkato is locally-grown agricultural products — most notably coffee.
  • ✓Ethnological Museum houses anthropological, musicological and cultural objects. The Ethnological Museum is the first university museum in Ethiopia. The Museum is located in the main Campus of Addis Ababa University which houses the Institute of Ethiopian Studies and it was the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie.
  • ✓Entoto Maryam Church; it’s one of the oldest Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Churches on the Entoto Hills. It was built in 1877 by Emperor Menelik II characterized by octagonal domes. Several royal artifacts of the emperor and empress also found in this church including some traditional costumes of the crowns, their royal bed, jewels owned by the royal family, and a mirror presented by Queen Victoria to Empress Taytu.
  • ✓Entoto Hills (Not Entoto Park) at an elevation of 2,900 meters above sea level, the Entoto Hills offer a stunning panoramic view of Addis Ababa. This area, once the capital before the city moved to its current location, holds great historical and spiritual significance.

What's included

  • ✓Ethiopian Coffee
  • ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • ✓Bottled water
  • ✓Entrance fees to Museums and Church
  • ✓Professional English Speaking Guide
  • ✓Car with Professional Driver

What's not included

  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Entrance fee to ENTOTO PARK

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Dress code is formal

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

We will pick clients either form hotel or any other places that are requested by our clients

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.
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