Addis Ababa Sightseeing

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Unlike other tour companies, we take you into the heart of the city. It’s where you’ll find the warm welcome of people who are eager to share their stories and connect with you. And also the flexibility of the tour makes it unique.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: National Museum of Ethiopia, King George VI Street, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

The museum houses Ethiopia's artistic treasures. It contains many precious local archaeological finds such as the fossilized remains of early hominids, the most famous of which is "Lucy," the partial skeleton of a specimen of Australopithecus afarensis. Recently added to the basement gallery is a display on Selam, found between 2000 and 2004. This archaic fossil is estimated to date to 3.3 million years ago.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Entoto Maryam Church, North Shewa, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Probably the oldest functional building in the vicinity of Addis Ababa, Entoto Maryam is an octagonal church constructed by Menelik II c.1882 at what was then his capital. The lovely interior, covered in traditional church paintings, can be seen only immediately after morning services, which usually end at 9am. A site museum housing a collection of religious items and ceremonial clothing from the Menelik era keeps erratic times.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Holy Trinity Cathedral, Aratkilo area Addis, Addis Ababa 123 Ethiopia

Holy Trinity Cathedral, known in Amharic as Kidist Selassie, is the highest ranking Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was built to commemorate Ethiopia's liberation from Italian occupation and is the second most important place of worship in Ethiopia, after the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion in Axum.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Unity Park, Grand Palace Niger Street and Menelik II Avenue, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

A palace that once housed Ethiopia’s emperors. The palace compound in Addis Ababa, which Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government has rebranded “Unity Park”.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: St. George's Cathedral, Piazza, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

The new church was built on the ruins of an older church from the 15th century. It was named after St. George, after the Tabot (Ark) of the church was carried to the Battle of Adwa against the Italians during which the Ethiopians secured victory. The building was described in 1938 in an Italian tourist publication as a fine example of the European interpretation of Ethiopian church design. The Italian Fascist authorities set the building on fire during the war in 1937. The cathedral was later restored by the Emperor following the liberation in 1941.

Duration: 40 minutes

Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Parking Fees
  • Dinner
  • Airport/Departure Tax
  • Entry/Admission - National Museum of Ethiopia
  • Entry/Admission - Entoto Maryam Church
  • Entry/Admission - St. George's Cathedral
  • Entry/Admission - Unity Park
  • Entry/Admission - Holy Trinity Cathedral

Exclusions

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Landing and facility fees

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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