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By Omo Valley Experience Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$238 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the vibrant spirit of Ethiopia’s capital on this immersive full-day city tour of Addis Ababa. From ancient churches and buzzing markets to panoramic viewpoints and traditional coffee ceremonies, this tour reveals the layers of history, culture, and daily life that make Addis so unforgettable. Perfect for first-time visitors and culture lovers, this guided experience offers both insight and adventure—all in one day.

Activity location

  • National Museum Of Ethiopia
    • 0000, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • National Museum Of Ethiopia
    • 0000, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Heart of Addis A Cultural Journey Through Time

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$237.83 x 1 AdultNZ$237.83
Total
Price is NZ$237.83

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Traditional Ethiopian lunch
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Professional English-speaking local guide
  • Inclusions
    Coffee ceremony experience
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fees to all sites
  • Inclusions
    Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Exclusions
    International/domestic flights
  • Exclusions
    Travel insurance

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

National Museum Of Ethiopia

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
1. National Museum of Ethiopia Home of "Lucy," the 3.2-million-year-old hominid fossil Discover Ethiopia’s ancient civilisations and modern art

Holy Trinity Cathedral

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
2. Holy Trinity Cathedral Grand 20th-century church with imperial tombs and stained glass One of Ethiopia’s most sacred religious sites

Mount Entoto

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
3. Entoto Hills & Park Scenic drive to panoramic city views from the Entoto Mountains Visit historical churches and Emperor Menelik II’s palace Optional: short walk or drive through Entoto Natural Park

Mercato

  • 1h
4. Merkato Market Explore the largest open-air market in Africa Learn about local spices, crafts, and daily trade customs Optional guided walkthrough of traditional sections (e.g. recycling zone, spice alley)

Ethnological Museum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
5. Ethnological Museum (Addis Ababa University) Located in Haile Selassie’s former palace Deep dive into Ethiopia’s diverse cultures and tribes

Totot Traditional Food Hall | Gerji | ቶቶት | ገርጂ

  • 1h
6. Traditional Ethiopian Lunch Enjoy a variety of dishes (injera, tibs, shiro, and more) Vegetarian options available

Tomoca Coffee

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
7. Coffee Ceremony Experience Witness and taste Ethiopia’s traditional coffee-making ritual Learn about the cultural significance of coffee in Ethiopian life

Meskel Square

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
8. Lion of Judah Monument & Meskel Square (Drive-by or Stop) Iconic city landmarks with historical and modern significance

Location

Activity location

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    National Museum Of Ethiopia
    • 0000, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    National Museum Of Ethiopia
    • 0000, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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