Best of Addis Ababa- (full day)
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Offered in: English
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Overview
First-time visitors to Addis Ababa will enjoy an easy 6-hour tour that introduces the city’s highlights. With a small group of other travelers you’ll check out a range of cultural, historic, and natural attractions, including the markets, museums, and even Lucy, the oldest fossilized human. Head to a lookout in the Entoto Mountains to admire the sweeping views. This is an ideal way to get your bearings in Addis Ababa.
- Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
- Learn more about Ethiopian history at the National Museum
- Get around in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water, hot drinks, and hotel pickup are included
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pick up from any hotel in Addis Ababa.
Itinerary
1
National Museum of Ethiopia
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Holy Trinity Cathedral
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Mount Entoto
2 hours 7 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Mercato Market
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 57 reviews
Eden_G, Jan 2026
It was amazing! Sisay has so much knowledge about the history of Addis and the country. Thank you for truly great and inspiring conversations!
Tekisha_A, Sep 2024
Everything about this tour was amazing! My tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The weather was also perfect even though it was their rainy season.
Gustav_H, Feb 2024
Due to a flight delay, i had a short one-day stay in Addis. The tour started on time, despite being booked just a few hours in advance.
The guide was super friendly and had great knowledge in every relevant topic, such as history, religion, nature etc.
He was very flexible and catered to special interests.
In general, the whole tour felt more like a nice day with a well-informed good friend, than a tour with a paid guide.
Thank you Gashwa for the wonderful experience!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for choosing us! We're glad we met your expectations and appreciate your review and feedback. We are glad GASHAW, our guide was attentive. Nice to know enjoyed exploring the Best of Addis Ababa. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Ethiopia.
Best regards,
Adefa Tours Ethiopia
Gustavo_M, Feb 2023
This is an excellent option to visit most iconic places of Addis Ababa in just one day. We had a great time touring the city and learning about its culture and history. We were so lucky to have such a knowledgeable guide (Gashaw).
Thanks for this great experience, highly recommended.
Tyler_W, Jan 2023
I had 13 hours to kill on a layover in Addis and found myself booking this tour. I didn’t know what to expect, but Sisay exceeded any expectation you could have! He is the most relaxed and kind human ever! Along the whole trip he was so full of knowledge and made sightseeing so much more fulfilling. I felt like I really got to try very “local” establishments as well as indulge in some touristy endeavors. He went above and beyond for me in trying to find a very particular souvenir. If you want an exceptional tour with a great host (especially if you’re going solo), Sisay is your guy! Five stars
Response from Host, Feb 2023
We appreciate for taking your time to share your experience with us. We thank you very much for taking time to write this review. We glad to know you had enjoyed your time with our guide Sisay. We hope to serve you with another tour in the future. Thank you for now.
MARYANN_C, Nov 2022
After 10 days in the villages with my fellow friends doing some missionary work, it was time for me to fly back home. One day was too much doing nothing so I booked a tour which ended up an experience of a lifetime. Thank you Gashaw for showing me another side of Ethiopia , with your knowledge, patience and care I felt safe and secure and was all ears to hear more of the country that has now a place in my heart till the end of time. Thanks again Gashaw , wishing you all your heart desires cause you deserve it. Cheers 🍻
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you for taking your time to share your experience and we appreciate your acknowledgment. Hope to serve you in the future on your next trip to Ethiopia.
Jonathan_C, Dec 2019
The tour was professionally run with an exceptional guide and a talented driver. The city can be chaotic at times: crowded, lots of traffic, but these to guys, Beki and Dester, made navigating Addis much easier. The guide was absolutely phenomenal and made the city come alive for me. I plan on using this company for tours outside of Addis. I’m just sad that I don’t have too much time left in this city.
Response from Host, Dec 2019
Thank you for taking your time to share your experience. We are so great full to know you had a wonderful time with our staff. We are looking forward to serve you in the future.
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