Layover Tour in Addis Ababa with Pickup
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Layover Tour in Addis Ababa with Pickup
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- 3 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
Overview
Explore Ethiopia’s capital city with this all-day guided layover tour. After a convenient airport pickup, visit Mount Entoto for amazing views of Addis Ababa. Stop by Emperor Haile Selassie’s former palace, now the Ethnographic museum, and check out the fossilized remains of one of the planet’s earliest hominids, Lucy, at the National Museum of Ethiopia. Experience a historic church, a sprawling market, and a traditional coffee ceremony and dancing.
- Visit Addis Ababa’s landmark sites on a private sightseeing excursion
- Experience the country’s remarkable history with an informative local guide
- See the famous fossil, Lucy, and Emperor Haile Selassie’s former palace
- Make the most of limited time with convenient airport pickup and drop-off
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
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 6 reviews
MargeryH_F, Nov 2018
I was most impressed by both my guide Shasha and the driver His (unsure of spelling, pronounce hees). I was the only one who signed up for the day, so it was a solo tour. They picked me ups at my guesthouse and we drove all over the city visiting the Ethnological Museum, the palace of King Mendelik !,, the National Museum on the lovely campus of the University of Addis Ababa where I was thrilled to see Lucy's skeletal remains. The entire Paleontological displays were beautifully presented and very interesting. I learned a lot about the country, which has been predominantly Christian from 330 AD and is the only one which has never been colonized although it was occupied by Italian Fascists from 1937 - 1941. The Emperor Haile Selassie and his consort were impressive people and restored a number of building (such as St George's Cathedral which had been burned to the ground by the Italian regime. I visited Holy Trinity Church and the museum. A highlight was to go up the mountain and look over the entire city. We had a little time so went to a coffeee shop and had samosas. Lunch was traditional style in a local place where I observed a tea ceremony. The day ended with a traditional meal which I thoroughly enjoyed, and they had some dancing and singing at the restaurant, before taking me back to the airport. I would certainly recommend this tour, and especially my guide who was genuinely courteous and informative with excellent English. The driver was awesome. The traffic was a real challenge, but he came through skillfully with no scares along the way.
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