Explore the city of Addis Ababa, on a guided city tour, visit its attractions, and have an authentic local Experience. Sightseeing the main Land Marks of the city and streets.
About Addis Ababa
Addis is not like other African cities as Ethiopia has never been colonized. It is an Indigenous Africa city established by the famous Emperor Menelik II, in 1887. Addis is also one of the Top Diplomatic cities in the world As it is a Capital of Ethiopia, Seat of African Union, more than 100 embassies, Missionaries, and international organizations.
Ethiopia is a very big country with a diverse culture, ethnic groups, and religions. So Addis Ababa, which is a melting pot where everyone comes, works hard and lives harmoniously to make their dreams come true.
What you can see on this tour.
This tour can be customized according to your needs and the places you want to visit, below we highlight the best possible attraction to visit. A trip to Mount Entoto will give you a magnificent panoramic view of the city. Entoto was the capital of Ethiopia before 1896. Descending from Mount Entoto and passing through Shiromeda, the largest traditional clothing market, we will stop at the National Museum to visit our human ancestor, Lucy, the hominid fossil of 3.2 million years old, the 3.3 million-year-old Selam fossil, the 4.4 million-year-old Ardi fossil, and many Stone Age tools. The National Museum also exhibits historical objects which bear witness to more than 3,000 years of history, art, culture, and archaeological discoveries of the country.
We will have a break with an Ethiopian traditional food lunch and coffee.
you can find anything in Merkato except Arms and Souls but who knows if you really are looking for it. There is nothing like Mercato for any Ethiopian it is really big and you can find anything in Merkato the largest open-air market in Africa. we will walk down or drive inside of the market to get an authentic local experience.
Ethiopia is one of the first Christian nations in the world and its name mentioned many times in the Holly bible and Kuran. A Visit to the Holy Trinity Church will not only introduce you to an ancient Christianity culture and its unique sacred worship of God but a Historical church built by the Emperor Haile Silase, the last Emperor whose bloodline is descended from King Solomon and Queen of Sheba. We will take a look Haile silase Tomb and his Queen.
Itinerary of Addis Ababa city tour
- Pick up from Airport, Hotel or your place.Drive in the city Land Marks
- Drive to Entoto mountain to have a Panoramic view
- visit the National Museum
- Visit Merkato
- Visit Holy Trinity Church
- End of tour / Drop of at the airport or your Hotel
Tailore My Addis Ababa city Tour
My Addis Ababa city tour is run by My Ethiopia Tours, a licensed local travel agency and tour operator founded by the very well-known local tour guide Nurelegn Weldemariam. Since 2012, we have conducted hundreds of tours, welcomed customers from more than 40 countries, and arranged a unique local travel experience. We run mostly private city tour. However, we can arrange for you to join a group tour.
Do you like to visit a local place, museums, have a cultural experience, markets, or historic sites?
The places you visit may vary depending on your interests and preferences. But We are happy to accept your special interests and demands to Adjust your itinerary with the experience that’s right for you.
Our private guided city tour, primarily run around the hidden gems of Addis Ababa, which has proven to be highly ranked among our travelers. In most cases, it covers the famous and most beautiful sights, streets, daily life, local Ethiopian food, coffee, local markets, seasonal celebrations, museums, and more, with views of the city from nearby mountains. You can enjoy a cultural experience with all of them combined.
Whether you’re a couple, family, or group, you have the flexibility to customize and adapt to your expectations and travel plans.
We tailor your itinerary with a balanced plan for visiting museums and learning about historical facts, streets and modern areas, and great dining experiences.
If you have any questions or requests, please contact us by email, the inquiry form on our website, or call us. We are happy to offer you everything related to a perfect vacation in Addis Ababa!