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Addis Ababa Layover: Experience Highlighted Tour of World's Third Highest Capital
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Addis Ababa
Experience the highlights of Addis Ababa, the world’s third highest capital. Explore its attractive sites and discover the rich history and culture of this vibrant city.
Experience the highlights of Addis Ababa, the world’s third highest capital. Explore its attractive sites and discover the rich history and culture of this vibrant city.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Meskel Square - Meskel Square is a public square in the city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is often a site for public gatherings or for demonstrations and festivals, notably, the Meskel Festival from which it takes its name.
- Meskel Square - Meskel Square is a public square in the city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is often a site for public gatherings or for demonstrations and festivals, notably, the Meskel Festival from which it takes its name.
What's Included
- Tour guide
- Entry/Admission Trinity cathedral church
- Entry/Admission Meskel square
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission Merkato
- Entry/Admission Entoto St.Mary church
- Private Tour
- All fees and/or taxes
- Entry/Admission Yekatit 12 monument
- Entry/Admission Entoto
- Experienced driver
- Entry/Admission National museum
- Tour guide
- Entry/Admission Trinity cathedral church
- Entry/Admission Meskel square
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission Merkato
- Entry/Admission Entoto St.Mary church
- Private Tour
- All fees and/or taxes
- Entry/Admission Yekatit 12 monument
- Entry/Admission Entoto
- Experienced driver
- Entry/Admission National museum
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Additional Information
The prime feature of the tour of Addis Ababa is this. Addis Ababa interprets to “New Flower” in English. The city was established by Emperor Menelik II in 1887 and is located at an altitude between 2300 - 2500 meters, making it the world’s third highest capital. Nowadays, Addis houses over 7 million inhabitants and is Africa’s main diplomatic hub with…
The prime feature of the tour of Addis Ababa is this. Addis Ababa interprets to “New Flower” in English. The city was established by Emperor Menelik II in 1887 and is located at an altitude between 2300 - 2500 meters, making it the world’s third highest capital. Nowadays, Addis houses over 7 million inhabitants and is Africa’s main diplomatic hub with the African Union’s headquarters based here. Apart from its many enchanting sites, Addis Ababa is situated in a region rich with interesting spots, most of which can be explored on a half or full day tour.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Meskel Square
05/03, Addis abeba
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(57 Ratings)
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372isaiaha
Aug 30, 2024
Amazing Layover Tour of Addis Ababa - The Addis Ababa Layover Tour with my tour guide, Henok, was absolutely amazing. Since I had a ten hour layover, I had a free hotel from Ethiopian Airlines. Henok arrived at my hotel early and waited while I freshened up after my long flight. We got started at 8am. We went to the National Museum, Mount Entoto, lunch and a few other sights. Henok was extremely informative, pleasant and easy to get along with. The food at Addis Ababa Restaurant was simply amazing and he was able to assist in my request to grab souvenirs for my loved ones. I hope to visit Ethiopia again and if I do, I will definitely use this company again.
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Tomaszsu2013ct
Aug 29, 2024
Unique experience - had a great time during the Addis Ababa stopover tour. The reservation process and pickup were
smooth despite an early hour. My guide Henok was very knowledgeable and passionate about
Ethiopian culture and history and I couldn't ask for a better person to show me around We went
to several unique places, including a private tour to see the treasures of the Holy Trinity Cathedral
and understand the Ethiopian Orthodox religion. We had traditional food and coffee at great spots.
I loved that the tour was very flexible, adjusted to the interests I expressed and the time of my
layover. I wish could spend more time in Ethiopia, but hope to come back and explore more of
this magical country. I would repeat the tour and services of my guide with no doubts.
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M5131updonaldm
Aug 17, 2024
Thanks so much! - Just incredible! Henok was my guide and he did a spectacular job - really pulled out all the stops. I’m very grateful. He had heaps of knowledge of the local area and wider country, and tailored the tour to suit what I was interested in. I would wholeheartedly recommend.
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Goplaces68549673359
Aug 11, 2024
city tour in Addis ababa - Henok gave us a nice city tour in Addis ababa. The view from mountain was nice. We have a nice authentic Ethiopia dish for lunch. Highly recommended.
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S8624lt_
Aug 11, 2024
Amazing city tour with tour guide Henok! - I had the best city with tour guide Henok it was amazing thank to our passionate tour guide henok. he is beyond and above. I would like to recommed for ever tours this a great, proffessional, friendly guy
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Go64959418000
Jul 18, 2024
Nice day tour - I have had my day tour with Henok as guide and Samy as driver. Because Holy Trinity Church is under construction, we went to Saint Mary's church. This was quiet interesting. Also the museum and the mercato are worth seeing. The driver drove safely through the traffic.
Because of raining season the view from Entoto was not clear. The local food and the traditional coffee ceremony have been interesting as well, especially the location.
Henok spoke English very well, answered all my questions and was a hd ambassador for his country which seems to be a place for a longer stay. Thank you both.
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Lucacs7052li
Jul 18, 2024
Recommended: preparation and seriousness for a taste of Ethiopia - We were in Addis Ababa for a stopover from 10 in the morning to 8 in the evening. our guide Tedy and our driver Sami were immediately friendly as they waited for us for three hours (our flight was delayed). They picked us up directly at the hotel and took us on a beautiful tour of this African metropolis, from the mountains of Entoto park, to the chaos of the Merkato streets, from the national history museum, to the main churches and squares. Tedy is very knowledgeable about the history of the country and the geographical realities of the city, while when driving through the busy streets of the city he can continuously explain the history of the buildings you see. For lunch they took us to a beautiful typical restaurant to taste traditional dishes and drinks, we paid 40 euros for four people. During the tour you can buy spices, handicrafts or coffee. Also highly recommended for those who, like us, have little time, but don't want to miss a taste of this part of Africa. We will certainly return to discover Ethiopia in more depth.
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Chiara_g
Jul 16, 2024
how to make the most of a long stopover in addis ababa - We spent a beautiful day in Addis Ababa, thanks to the guide Teddy and the driver Sami. They waited for us due to the flight delay but then we were able to spend a long and beautiful day: National Museum, the Mountain, a fantastic lunch in a typical Ethiopian restaurant! Walking around the Market is very challenging but the guide was very professional and took care of us. Teddy is a kind and knowledgeable person, absolutely recommended!!
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Artemsh4563rc
Jul 9, 2024
Nice layover trip. - Henok was our guide. He is a very positive guy, fluent in English. I also liked our driver's work (sorry I forgot his name), especially in the harsh Mercado conditions .
Overall we are happy with our Addis layover trip: we liked beautiful church and big (1 meter long) turtles around it. View from the mountain was not breathtaking, but nice. Museum was interesting enough, if you, like me interested in history.
Authentic lunch was pricey and not tasty, but it was expected: TBH, we rarely like autentic dishes anywhere outside Europe. It is just too diffefent for our stomachs.
But we liked authentic coffee with some weed: it was interesting combination.
We felt safe all the time.
One thing which can be improved is communication. We have troubles to meet the guide. Since the person who reads the messages in the app is not a Guide and he reads it with sufficient delay. So I suggest you to take a WhatsApp number of the guide beforehand.
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Leonardo
Jul 7, 2024
Awesome Experience - Such a great in Addis with a typical coffe ceremony and lunch. Main spots covered and well explained. Highly recommended!!!
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