- Addis Ababa - 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: 60 minutes
The National Museum houses numerous archaeological and historical artifacts, including the renowned hominid fossil “Lucy,” locally known as “Dinknesh,” meaning “wonderful.” This museum offers an excellent introduction to Ethiopia’s history.
- Mercato Market - 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.
Mercato Market
Duration: 1-2 hours
As the largest open-air market in Africa, Mercato offers a fascinating glimpse into the vast array of goods from all over the country. Here, you can engage in the Ethiopian tradition of negotiating prices or bartering.
- Entoto Natural Park - Mount Entoto
Duration: 30 minutes
At an altitude of 3,200 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 provides stunning views of the surrounding forests and the capital below.
Stop at Yekatit 12 Monument
This obelisk commemorates the politically motivated mass killing of Ethiopians by Italians in 1937.
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Shiro Meda Traditional Cloth Market | Shiro Meda | ሽሮ ሜዳ የባህላዊ ልብስ ገበያ | ሽሮ ሜዳ - Sheromeda Market
Duration: 20 minutes
Sheromeda is a fantastic local market in Addis Ababa, especially if you are looking for locally hand-woven cotton women’s dresses adorned with various tribal colors.
- Meskel Square - Stop at Meskel Square
Meskel Square is a public square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, often used for public gatherings, demonstrations, and festivals, most notably the Meskel Festival, from which it gets its name.
- Lion of Judah - Stop at Lion of Judah statue
Duration: 10 minutes
The Lion of Judah monument is a statue symbolizing Ethiopian Emperors and Ethiopia, located in Addis Ababa.
Finally, drive back to your hotel, guesthouse, or the airport.
End of the tour.
- Private transportation
- Private Tour Guide
- Car and fuel
- Bottled water
- Entry & Admission of National Museum
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tea and coffee
- Entry & Admission of Mount Entoto Park
- personal needs
- Tips for the guide and driver
Experience the highlights of Addis Ababa with a half-day tour, starting with a convenient pickup from your hotel or the airport. Enjoy breathtaking views of Ethiopia’s capital from Mount Entoto Park and explore significant landmarks such as the 15th-century churches and the Rastafarian pilgrimage site, St. George Cathedral. Visit the National Museum to see the 3-million-year-old fossil of Lucy and wander through Merkato, the vast open-air market.
Discover Addis Ababa on a budget-friendly tour that covers key religious and cultural sites, perfect for capturing memorable photos. See the ancient fossil of Lucy, one of the oldest human ancestors ever found, and make the most of your time with easy hotel pickup and drop-off.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
