Museum Highlights Guided Day Tour in Addis Ababa
Museum Highlights Guided Day Tour in Addis Ababa
As a nation with more than 3,000 years of age and 80 Ethnic groups, Ethiopia is rich in culture, history and heritage. In just 5-7 hours, this comprehensive museum tour will leave you with an appreciation for Ethiopia as a country.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Mount Entoto
The tour follows a chronological order of the expansion of Addis Ababa, starting with where it all started at the famous Entoto mountain. Here, you will see the vast parts of Addis Ababa from an impressive viewpoint.
30 minutesMenelik palace
You will visit the palace of the Mighty King who kept Ethiopia independent from Colonial Powers (Emperor Menelik II). The Emperor was so busy fighting back imperialists that his palace is a humble one.
30 minutesEntoto Maryam Church
You will walk around the historic Entoto Church, which in its compound has the first church in/around Addis Ababa. It is a tranquil church with typical ancient architecture of Ethiopian Churches.
30 minutesEthnological Museum
One of the finest museums in Africa, showing the full sweep of Ethiopia's cultural and social history across two floors. It is located within Haile Selassie’s former palace and surrounded by the beautiful gardens and fountains of Addis Ababa University,
1 hourNational Museum of Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s most important museum and home to our ancestor Lucy
45 minutesMenelik II Square
You will drive through the center of Addis Ababa, called Old Piazza, where you will see old Italian buildings, and also masses of people transiting to different parts of the city. It is a good highlight of Addis Ababa's way of life.
30 minutesSt. George's Cathedral
Famed for its distinct octagonal architecture and located at the center of Addis Ababa
45 minutesHoly Trinity Cathedral
The highest ranking cathedral church in Addis Ababa with its own museum and distinct architecture
1 hourIncluded
- Pickup and drop-off at any location in Addis Ababa (Hotel, house or airport)
- Ground transportation including a car, a driver and fuel
- Accompanying English speaking guide
- Local tour guides at the museums
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance fees to FOUR/FIVE museums
- Entry/Admission - Menelik II Square
- Entry/Admission - Entoto Maryam Church
- Entry/Admission - National Museum of Ethiopia
- Entry/Admission - St. George's Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - Ethnological Museum
- Entry/Admission - Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - Menelik palace
Not Included
- Lunch
- Tip for tour guide
- Other cost not offered in this program
Good to Know
- Minimum age is 8 years
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.