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City tour of Addis, Transit in Addis by car

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • 7 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore Addis without having to worry about getting lost with this private tour led by a guide. You'll take in the city views from Mount Entoto, spend time browsing the massive Mercato market, participate in a coffee ceremony, and visit the former palace home of Haile Selassie which now houses an ethnography museum. You'll also visit the National Museum and the Red Terror Museum.
  • Convenient hotel pickup is included
  • Take a tour of the Red Terror Museum with a survivor guide
  • Participate in a traditional coffee ceremony
  • Private tour ensures personal attention from your guide

What's Included

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch
  • Services which are not mentioned on the inclusion

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point
or

Meeting point

  • Tito Street
    Tito St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    We pick up from all hotels and airport. We also have contact office inside Bole international terminal for Transit Passengers.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours

  • 05/09/2019 - 05/12/2027

    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Itinerary

1

Mount Entoto

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

2

Addis Ababa Museum

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

3

Mercato Market

3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Friendly and informative pre trip communication

RolfAndreas_M, Aug 2025
Friendly and informative pre trip communication, due to immigration issues (no free transit visa if layover is less than 8 hours) actual tour wasn't possible, so this review is based on pre trip communication.

Phenomenal. Thomas &...

danstoryev, Jan 2025
Phenomenal. Thomas & Haben did a great job and were willing to adjust to my needs. Had to be a tad pushy sometimes to make sure we get everything and they were kind and accommodating.

no typical tourist tour

Stefan_G, Mar 2020
very good tour with excellent guide and driver. you get what you want to see. I always had a safe and good feeling.

From $51.29

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 46 days in advance.

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