Addis Ababa Full Day Tour: Explore the National Museum, Ethnographic Museum, and More

Full day city tour of Addis Ababa which include the National Museum, Ethnographic Museum, Merkato, St. George Cathedral and the view of Addis Ababa from Mount Entoto.

Tour starting in the afternoon does not have lunch stop, Clients must have their lunch prior to the tour pickup.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • National Museum of Ethiopia - Begin the city tour of Addis Ababa at the National Museum of Ethiopia, renowned for its exceptional quality and diverse exhibits. Among its archaeological displays is the 3.5 million-year-old fossil of Lucy (or Dinkinesh, meaning ‘thou art wonderful’ in the local language), a hominid woman of the Australopithecus…
What's Included
  • Blue Badge guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All entrance fees except Entoto View point
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Driver/guide
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
  • Airport and departure taxes
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Addis Ababa
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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763ramonal
Jun 7, 2025
Excellent way to spend the Day! - My young adult son and I did an awesome day tour of Addis Ababa with Luel as our guide and Haymab as our driver. They were both exceptionally good at their professions. Luel was very welcoming, well-paced, and astonishing in his depth and breadth of knowledge from history to culture, religion, architecture, ethnography, coffee, etc. He was an incredible ambassador for Ethiopia, and is a true global citizen in terms of values and perspective. Haymab was a terrific driver. He always appeared when we needed him, was safe and swift in getting around, and made all the transitional drop-offs and pick-ups liquid smooth. Together they were on-time, provided us with options, and emanated a sense of wellbeing and invitation to explore. We are very grateful to them because we did not have much time in Ethiopia, and with them we made the best of the time we had. I recommend them without hesitation. Thank you Luel and Haymab! The only thing I would differently is not book the tour on a Muslim holiday, as a couple of the museums and many vendors in the market chose to be closed. It would be helpful to have that info at the point of sign-up.
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Cuttingst
Jun 3, 2025
Addis was Amazing. - The driver picked us up from Hotel on time. Helps to have what’s app on your phone so you can connect with your guide. Abe was the tour guide and he was very knowledgeable and polite. I was impressed with his knowledge of history of Addis Ababa. Worth the money!
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Christine
May 29, 2025
Insightful and energetic - My guide was Luel. He was energetic and knowledgeable. I would recommend requesting him as the guide. The driver(Ambet) was very polite and careful on the road.
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Wissemg2015
May 19, 2025
Amazing tour experience in Addis Ababa - I had a very nice experience, the day tour in Addis Ababa was very interesting, the guide (Luel) is very professional and knows very well the history of Ethiopia. Experience highly recommended Thank you Luel & haylabe ☺️
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Emmaos9696qc
May 19, 2025
Unforgettable Experience - We were brought around the city by Luel and Hayalab. As a first-timer in Ethiopia, I was amazed at just how much history this country holds. Luel was a brilliant Tourguide who took us to the key sites of Addis and explained in detail the significance of each cultural site. My personal favourite was walking through Mercato Market - extremely vibrant and chaotic. It was great fun to see metal clanking, cheese fermentation, donkeys and goats, and huge piles recyclable materials piled up waiting to be collected. One of a kind experience and definitely recommend for anyone who wants to experience a slice of Ethiopia 🇪🇹
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Curiosity19143946855
May 18, 2025
An Unforgettable Day in Addis Ababa with Luel - I had the pleasure of touring Addis Ababa with Luel, and it was an unforgettable experience. Even though it was a Sunday and some places like Mercato and the museum with Lucy were closed, Luel quickly adapted and took us to many wonderful alternative spots. His deep knowledge of Ethiopia’s history and culture made the entire tour incredibly meaningful. Luel was also incredibly kind to my young son, which made the day even more special for us as a family. His warm personality and genuine care left a lasting impression on both of us. More than anything, it was Luel’s warm personality and kindness that truly stood out. Thanks to him, I not only learned about Ethiopia—I fell in love with the country. I sincerely hope to come back to Ethiopia one day and take my time exploring more. I truly mean it from the bottom of my heart. I highly recommend touring with Luel. You’ll come away with beautiful memories and a deep appreciation for this amazing place.
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50akiray
May 15, 2025
A Deep and Authentic Ethiopian Experience - This was an absolutely fantastic tour in every aspect. Through this experience, I was able to learn not only about Ethiopia, but also about the history and culture of various African countries. Luel and Abere were truly excellent guide and driver — professional, knowledgeable, and very kind. Thanks to them, I felt safe even visiting local markets that might feel a bit intimidating to explore alone. If you’re interested in enjoying traditional Ethiopian food and coffee, this tour is also a great choice. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an authentic and enriching experience!
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99hazel
May 14, 2025
5star day tour of Addis Ababa - Excellent 5star tour of Addis Ababa .Luel took me to places I would never have seen on my own .great few hours spent with him .5stars to Haylape driver
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828mohammadb
May 13, 2025
Addis Ababa city tour - It was an amazing city tour, good value for money. I was picked up on time from my hotel and loved the local food and its atmosphere.
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Jayceestee
May 13, 2025
Excellent city tour - I took this city day tour with Luel, we visited a couple of museums to learn about Ethiopian history and culture, up to Entoto Mountain for a city view, drove by many monuments, and walked around Merkato, the highlight for me. We also had lunch at a wonderful restaurant and a coffee break. Luel was great and so was the driver.
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From $70
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).