Addis Ababa Private Guided City Tours
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Addis Ababa
Discover Addis Ababa's top landmarks, from Enoto's views to Lucy's fossil, on a budget-friendly guided tour. Book now for an unforgettable experience.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • National Museum of Ethiopia - Enat Ethiopia Tours guide and driver will pick you up at Bole International Airport or your hotel and take you directly to The National Museum in Addis Ababa.

National Museum

duration 2hrs

The National Museum houses numerous archaeological and historical artifacts, including the renowned hominid fossil “Lucy,” locally called “Dinknesh,” meaning “wonderful.” This museum offers an excellent introduction to Ethiopia’s history.

  • Menelik II Square - Stop at Patriots Square

The official name of the square where the monument is located is Miazia 27, marking the day of the country’s liberation and the arrival of the Emperor with his patriotic troops in Addis Ababa. Emperor Haile Selassie I inaugurated the Freedom Monument in 1944.

  • Mount Entoto - Mount Entoto and Lunch Break

Duration 30 minutes

With an altitude of 3200 meters, Mount Entoto is the highest peak in the Addis Ababa region. It was the site of the first palace of Menelik II, the founder of Addis Ababa, and offers stunning views of the surrounding forests and the capital below.

  • Mercato Market - Mercato Market

duration 2-3hrs

The largest open-air market in Africa. Here, you will get a fascinating glimpse of the vast range of goods from all parts of the country and engage in the Ethiopian tradition of negotiating prices or bartering.

  • Yekatit 12 Martyrs Square - Stop at Yekatit 12 Monument

This obelisk commemorates the politically motivated mass killing of Ethiopians by Italians in 1937.

  • Meskel Square - Stop at Meskel Square

Meskel Square is a public square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is often a site for public gatherings, demonstrations, and festivals, notably the Meskel Festival, from which it takes its name.

  • Ethnological Museum - Ethnological Museum

Duration 1hr

Located on the main campus of Addis Ababa University and founded by the Institute of Ethiopian Studies, the museum aims to preserve the country’s historical and cultural heritage. It has comprehensive collections that describe almost all the tribal groups in Ethiopia. Here, you will gain an overview of the history, culture, and traditions of the Ethiopian people.

  • Trinity Cathedral Addis Ababa - Trinity Cathedral / St. George Cathedral

Duration 40 minutes

A beautiful church with a baroque style of European architecture unique to both Ethiopia and Africa, dedicated to the Holy Trinity. Many renowned Ethiopians are buried in the church grounds, and the tombs of Emperor Haile Selassie and his wife are inside the church.

  • Lion of Judah - Stop at Lion of Judah statue

The monument to the Lion of Judah is a statue symbolizing Ethiopian Emperors and Ethiopia, located in Addis Ababa.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • All Entry And Admission as per the program
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Tea and coffee
  • Professional Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tip for the guide and driver
  • personal needed
Additional Information

Experience many of Addis Ababa’s highlights on one comprehensive and affordable tours. After a convenient hotel or airport pickup, catch amazing views of Ethiopia’s capital city from atop Enoto. Explore important landmarks like the 15th-century church and Rastafarian pilgrimage site St. George Cathedral. Visit the National Museum, where the 3 million-year-old fossil of Lucy is kept, and Merkato, the giant open-air market. Explore Ethiopia’s capital city Addis Ababa on a budget-friendly excursion Visit important religious and cultural sites and capture memorable photos See the fossil of Lucy, one of the oldest human ancestors ever discovered Make the most of limited time with a convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, Ethiopian Traditional coffee and many more

Location
Addis Ababa
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Fasils314
Jun 12, 2024
Cozy Experience with Ashu - our tour was undoubtedly Lucy, the prehistoric ancestor. Ashu's insights into human evolution transformed a mere skeleton into a symbol of our shared heritage. Walking through the hallowed halls of the church, his reverence for the architecture and history transported us to another era. But it wasn't just about the grandeur of monuments; Ashu led us through the bustling local market, where the pulse of everyday life thrummed with energy. His intimate knowledge of the vendors and their wares added depth to our cultural immersion.
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319toddc
Jun 5, 2024
Addis day tour with Ashenefe did not disappoint. - After an unexpected 24 hour layover in Addis, I decided to make the best of by taking a day tour with Enat Ethiopia. My tour guide Ashenefe was a peaceful soul who I felt like i'd known for years. Affable, knowledgeable, and passionate about Ethiopia, Ashenefe guided me through a journey of past and present-day Ethiopia without sugar coating the very real issues this country still faces. Overall, a great tour. Highly recommend Enat Ethiopia Tours and Ashenefe.
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954ephgo
May 29, 2024
Highlight of Addis Ababa - Memorable experience with ake Rasta in Addis, what a magical experience I ever had in Addis with rasta ,he’s genuinely an incredible person with his unique talents about the gam of Ethiopia and culture,I wouldn’t have done without Rasta the tour in Addis,I can’t recommend for anyone his services and tour company Enat Tours
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Camper29490352731
May 9, 2024
Excellent Tour - I had a recent twice trip with Enat tours, they're always amazing and on time in every way,but having Ashu as a tour guide is an extraordinary namaste in life! His top always, knowledge, kind ans amazing personality,drive Yeab is perfect, he find a way to move always make sure we are safe! Excellent trip,will do it again with Enat Tours
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650abrhamb
May 8, 2024
Great tour - I had a great city tour with ashy, such a great guide with an amazing passion to leader and to answer all the question! Highly recommended his company and guide
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Robse8597lj
May 1, 2024
Great day in Addis with Ashu - Thanks Ashu. This tour was ideal for my short visit to Addis Ababa. Thanks for sharing your personal story and perspectives.
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Yosefzenebey
Apr 25, 2024
Humble and skilled team - I had a city tour with Enat Tours and it was such an extraordinary experience that I had, I never thought there will be so much to see in Addis Ababa but thankful Ashu has made it amazingly and had a great experience in my day Addis Ababa! Ashu is simply unique and knowledgeable guide I ever meet so far he's just brilliant 👏! Such a humble and generosity man,he's plan and dream is amazing about his country and his people in general! And I will be a part of his project in the near future, see you Ashu
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Davidhv1397jo
Apr 24, 2024
Great Addis Ababa tour during layover - Had a great afternoon tour of Addis during an unexpected layover in the city. Achenf was very knowledgeable and ensured we had an excellent experience. We visited the national museum, market, city lookout point, and an open air cafe for some authentic Ethiopian coffee.
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F8766ov_
Apr 22, 2024
Amazing city tour - We are in Addis as a transit and we book with Enat tours and it was our honeymoon and Ashu response our text very fast and he organised all everything to see Addis Ababa and we did enjoyed the trip with him, he’s an excellent guide with great magical knowledge and personality! It’s worth to spend a day in Addis Ababa with Enat tours and be sure that Ashu is your guide, he will make it more amazing and unforgettable! Thank you ashu ,it was amazing 😻
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Wander58031994764
Apr 22, 2024
Excellent tour - We went with our guide Ashu and kiros driver , it was such an excellent experience with with them especially our guide ashu is just amazing and talented ,he has lots of knowledge and personality understanding other and very flexible with us. We had a great city tour in Addis with Enat tours !
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