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Explores the Heart of Addis Ababa city tour

Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • private transportation
    • professional Tour guide
    • Ethiopian coffee
    • Bottle water
    • Airport pick up or Hotel pick up and drop off
    • Government Tax
    • National Museum fees
    • Entoto museum fees
    • Photograph and video fees
    • any alcoholic Drink
    • personal expense
    • Tips
    • Lunch

    Meeting and Pickup

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

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Dear customer, we will pick you at bole international airport with banner by your name. once, you from the airport you will meet your guide, then, transfer to your hotel.

    or

    Meeting point

    • Ethiopian Skylight Hotel
      Airport Rd, Addis Ababa 1755, Ethiopia

      Go to street in bole international airport and turn to in the left in circle area and you look the guide in front of the hotel!

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Mercato Market

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    2

    National Museum of Ethiopia

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Mount Entoto

    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Reviews

    4.8
    based on 24 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Outstanding Experience

    Lusa_T, Jan 2026
    I had an incredible experience with Ethio Top Land Tours, and I can’t recommend them highly enough. My tour and driver, Eshetu and Tamerate, truly went above and beyond in every way. I booked the tour just two hours beforehand and was immediately contacted, which set the tone for how responsive and professional the company is. Communication was excellent from start to finish. It was clear, prompt, and reliable, making the entire experience completely stress-free. They were extremely knowledgeable about Ethiopian history, culture, and daily life, and their English was excellent, making everything easy to follow and engaging. I was able to see and experience so much of the culture in a very genuine and thoughtful way. Even on days when many businesses were closed, they went the extra mile to find me a SIM card, helped install it, and made sure everything was working so I could stay connected without any issues. The driving was smooth and safe, and the car was very comfortable. Throughout the tour, they were punctual, dependable, and clearly experienced, which added a strong sense of trust and reliability. The experience started beautifully with a traditional coffee-making and drinking ceremony, setting the tone for cultural immersion, and ended with witnessing the Epiphany / Timkat festival, which was unforgettable and deeply moving. The itinerary felt well-paced, flexible, and tailored rather than rushed or generic. Overall, the service provided was exceptional and offered excellent value for money. This was more than just a tour. It was a meaningful, well-organized cultural experience. I would highly recommend Ethio Top Land Tours to anyone visiting Ethiopia and looking for authenticity, professionalism, and genuine care.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Dear Lusa! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Ethio Top Land Tours! It’s good to hear you are pleased by our services. we hope to welcome you back In the future for more adventures tour in Ethiopia!!

    Everything just planned...

    Yuqian_L, Sep 2025
    Everything just planned so well!!! Starting from a nice Arabica coffee in the morning, the shop with good vibe. And the Mercado to feel the local biggest street market. Don’t worry about security, they will protect you well. Also good explanation on the palace, seeing a military who fight for Italian soldiers in dozens years ago. Happy to end in the national museum - I know well we are all from Africa. Proud to share the trip with everyone.

    Day trip in Addis.

    Nicholas_F, Jun 2025
    Great short day trip across Addis. Tour was informative and fun thanks to Tamrat (guide) and Asrat (driver). Highly recommended.

    Response from Host, Jun 2025

    Dear Nicholas! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Ethio Top Land Tours! its good to hear you are pleased by our services. we hope to welcome you back In the future for more adventures in Ethiopia!!

    Great guided tour

    Josh_F, Apr 2025
    Lamesgn is a wonderful guide and so knowledgeable about the city's culture, history, food, and more. We went on a holiday and he even adapted for some parts of the usual tour that were closed and took us on a very special sightseeing trip around the city. Highly recommend him for touring Addis Ababa!

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Dear Josh! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Ethio Top Land Tours! its good to hear you are pleased by our services. we hope to welcome you back In the future for more adventures in Ethiopia!!

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