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City Tour of Addis Ababa
Joined 2023
There will be a full day of city tour activities, which include historical attractions, panoramic views of the city, national and ethnographic museum visits, and market places.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At airport or hotel
Addis Ababa
Pick up from airport or hotel
Entoto Mountain
Start the day looking down on Addis Ababa from Entoto Mountain, the capital of Ethiopia before Addis Ababa. Here you will have panoramic views of the city with fresh air from the eucalyptus forests. Here you will visit the Entoto Maryam church and museum.
Shiro Meda,
the city’s largest market for traditional clothes.
the National Museum
a visit to the National Museum, where Ethiopia’s oldest resident, Lucy, is housed and Close to the National Museum is the Selassie (Trinity) church, one of the most important churches of Addis Ababa and the final resting place of Haile Selassie, to whom there is a dedicated museum on site.
Merkato
Finish the day with shopping in merkato, the local marketplace which is said to be Africa’s largest open-air market.
Hotel
Return to the hotel to finalize the day tour.
Ending Point
At airport or hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide Fee, entrance fees and driver allowance.
Foods, drinks tip and photography
Tour Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Demeke G.
Hello!
My name is Demeke, a professional tour guide born and raised in Addis Ababa. My background is history and heritage management. I will manage private and group tours, which include city tours, day trips, historical and cultural attractions, nature, and shopping as well.
Feel free to contact me for memorable and enjoyable experiences in Ethiopia.
Reviews
Diana R.
Half day city tour and Blue Nile Gorge, Jemma valley Tour
Customized
“Beautiful walk through impressive landscapes ”
Blue Nile gorge, Jemma valley and Portuguese bridge are absolutely amazing places of fantastic beauty. If you are in Ethiopia for only one day it is for sure the must-visit place. It would give a lot of unforgettable memories (and photos) to those who prefer walking in nature over city sightseeing. Our guide Demeke was very friendly, punctual, respectable guy with perfect English and a huge amount of knowledge regarding the tour. Highly recommended, 10/10
Demeke G.
Dear Diana and your families, I would like to saythank you for choosing me to be your guide and happy with the services I am providing for your families. I am so grateful for the time we spent together.
$115/ per person
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