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Half Day City Tour of Addis Ababa: Insight into Ethiopian History, Culture, and Lifestyle
4.7
23 Ratings
Addis Ababa
Half Day city tour of Addis Ababa will give you an insight to History, Culture, beliefs and life style of Ethiopians.
Half Day city tour of Addis Ababa will give you an insight to History, Culture, beliefs and life style of Ethiopians.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- National Museum of Ethiopia - Begin your Addis Ababa city tour at the National Museum of Ethiopia, renowned for its high-quality and diverse exhibits. Among its archaeological treasures is the 3.5 million-year-old fossil of Lucy (or Dinkinesh, meaning ‘thou art wonderful’ in the local language), a hominoid woman of the species Australopithecus…
- National Museum of Ethiopia - Begin your Addis Ababa city tour at the National Museum of Ethiopia, renowned for its high-quality and diverse exhibits. Among its archaeological treasures is the 3.5 million-year-old fossil of Lucy (or Dinkinesh, meaning ‘thou art wonderful’ in the local language), a hominoid woman of the species Australopithecus Afarensis. Lucy’s discovery in 1974 revolutionized our understanding of human ancestry, showing that our forebears walked the earth 2.5 million years earlier than previously thought. The museum also houses numerous remarkable artifacts from the pre-Axumite civilization.
- Yekatit 12 Martyrs Square - Visit the Yekatit 12 Martyrs Monument.
- Meyazia 27 Square Monument - Also known as the Victory Monument.
- Mount Entoto - Finally, we will ascend to Entoto, once the permanent camp of Emperor Menelik II. As we drive up the hill, you’ll notice a significant drop in temperature and the refreshing scent of eucalyptus trees that blanket the area. From the summit, enjoy a panoramic view of the capital and its surrounding countryside. After spending some time on the hill, we will return to the hotel. End of tour!
What's Included
- Fuel included
- Entrance fees covered
- Driver allowance provided
- Professional guide fees included
- Fuel included
- Entrance fees covered
- Driver allowance provided
- Professional guide fees included
Location
National Museum of Ethiopia
King George VI Street,
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
4.7
(23 Ratings)
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B9311hgemmanuelb
Nov 13, 2024
Perfect layover tour! - Had a great layover tour with my guide Luel. He was extremely knowledgeable, patient and kind - a great person to spend the day with!
Will definitely be back to do a longer tour of Ethiopia with him. Highly recommend this tour if you’re around just for the day!
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Johan
Oct 26, 2024
See a lot in a short time - Great way to see and learn a lot of the city even if you don’t have a lot of time. Luel and the driver Nebeyu took great care of us!
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347mulengam
Oct 24, 2024
A Perfect Half-Day Tour of Ethiopia’s Cultural Gems - I recently did a half-day tour in Addis Ababa, and it was a perfect way to experience Ethiopia’s rich culture and history. Our tour covered Unity Park, St. George Church, the Ethnographic Museum, and the Addis Ababa Museum, each offering something unique and memorable.
Unity Park is a beautiful space, showcasing Ethiopia’s historical treasures, wildlife, and its modern transformation. The gardens are stunning, and the attention to detail in preserving the past while embracing the future is impressive.
At St. George Church, the architecture and spiritual significance left me in awe. The church’s historical importance, combined with the serenity of the space, made it a highlight of the day. The art inside tells incredible stories.
The Ethnographic Museum was another standout, giving me a deep insight into Ethiopia’s diverse cultures.
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Jaymf853xh
Oct 10, 2024
Great tour and way to experience Addis - This was an excellent tour and our guide Luel was fantastic. The city is beautiful, he was very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend for anyone that wants to see the city, and get some amazing coffee and food while doing it.
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Ranadilawar_a
Jul 17, 2024
Everything was excellent - Guide was cooperative and i had very informative discussion with him. Visited some food points and historic places.
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V9262dymarian
Jul 5, 2024
Excellent Guide & Experience Overall - Fantastic half day tour with Luel. He really knew his history and shared information freely. He has excellent English and is really enjoyable company. My husband and our 3 kids had an amazing time on all aspects of the tour and learnt a lot. Thank you Luel!
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Canada54travel
Mar 17, 2024
Great day in Addis Ababa - Everything worked out so well. The driver was waiting for me, had texted me and it worked out so well.
We went out of town, saw lots of sights and I really enjoyed my day. Saw some museums downtown, and enjoyed local food. Why waste your time in an airport. I had a 14 hour layover, so glad I left the airport and learned about my host country.
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Rosemary_b
Aug 6, 2023
Fantastic guide.... - Fantastic guide. Extremely knowledgeable and made for a great fun afternoon!
I particularly enjoyed the ethnographic museum.
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Escape20800074829
Jul 1, 2023
Excellent day trip - Luel and driver were excellent in the city tour and accommodating! We toured the 3 museums, Merkato, and Entoto! Luel was great in English and made it easy to navigate my first day in Addis.
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Samyukta89
Feb 1, 2024
Quick tour if you have a day to spare - I was the only person on the day i booked, so although initiatially disconcerting as a solo female traveler, it felt like a private tour later. The guide, Capital, was considerate & knowledgeable. Mt Entoto & St George’s Cathedral was my favourite part of the tour. Hotel pickup & drop was convenient
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