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Addis Ababa Stopover Tour: Culture, History & Scenic Views

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Free cancellation available
Price is ฿3,131 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Make the most of your stopover or short stay with this private Addis Ababa city tour. Discover Ethiopia’s rich history, culture, and breathtaking viewpoints with a knowledgeable local guide and comfortable private transport.

Visit the iconic Holy Trinity Cathedral, the resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie, and explore the National Museum of Ethiopia (closed on Mondays), home to the famous 3.2 million-year-old fossil “Lucy.” Continue to Mount Entoto for panoramic views overlooking Addis Ababa and visit the historic Entoto Mariam Church.

Complete your experience with authentic Ethiopian cuisine at a carefully selected local restaurant before your stress-free airport or hotel drop-off. Perfect for transit travellers, first-time visitors, and anyone wanting to experience Addis Ababa in just a few hours.

Activity location

  • Holy Trinity Cathedral
    • Aratkilo area, Addis
    • 123, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Meskel Square
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Addis Ababa Stopover Tour: Culture, History & Scenic Views

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
฿2,636.80 x 1 Adult฿2,636.80
Paid at activity฿494.40
Total
Price is ฿3,131.20
Until Wed, 24 Jun
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sample Ethiopian Food
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees for the places that are mentioned in the itineraray.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Holy Trinity Cathedral

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Trinity Cathedral, which is one of the largest Ethiopian Orthodox Cathedrals and the resting place of Sylvia Pankhurst's tomb, along with the burial sites of Emperor Haile Selassie, the Imperial family, and those who fought against the Italians during the war.

National Museum of Ethiopia

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The National Museum (closed on Mondays), recognised as one of the premier museums in sub-Saharan Africa due to its vast and invaluable collections. The museum is home to the famous 3.2 million-year-old skeleton of Lucy and preserves significant paleontological, historical, and cultural artefacts.

Mount Entoto

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Enjoy spectacular panoramic views over Addis Ababa and visit the historic Entoto Mariam Museum, once connected to Emperor Menelik II and Ethiopia’s imperial history.

Shiro Meda Market

  • 20m
Shiromeda is a market that focuses on local products, including traditional garments and handmade souvenirs.

Location

Activity location

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    Holy Trinity Cathedral
    • Aratkilo area, Addis
    • 123, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Meskel Square
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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