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Discover Addis Ababa Half Day City Highlights Tour

By Golan Tours Ethiopia
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp4.093.750 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Experience the best of Addis Ababa in just half a day, combining history, nature, adventure, and authentic Ethiopian coffee. This tour takes you to Mount Entoto, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking city views. Explore Ethiopia’s rich history at the National Museum, home to the famous fossil “Lucy,” and stroll through the stunning Unity Park and Friendship Park. Discover the vibrant culture of Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market. To complete the experience, enjoy Ethiopian coffee with along with a refreshing bottle of water. Perfect for adventure seekers, families, and history lovers, this tour offers an immersive and unforgettable introduction to Ethiopia’s capital.

Activity location

  • Adwa Victory Memorial Museum
    • Piazza
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Adwa Victory Memorial Museum
    • Piazza
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Discover Addis Ababa Half Day City Highlights Tour in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Opening hours: Sun 9:00-17:30
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
Rp4.093.750 x 1 AdultRp4.093.750

Total
Price is Rp4.093.750
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What's included, what's not

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    Car, Fuel and driver allowance
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    Entrance frees to Church, National Museum, Parks
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Professional Guide
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    Alcoholic Drinks
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    Night Airport transfer, Phone calls, Laundry, any additional photography charges...

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Adwa Victory Memorial Museum
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The Adwa Victory Museum in Addis Ababa commemorates Ethiopia’s historic victory over Italy in 1896, celebrating the country’s resistance to colonisation. The museum features artefacts, portraits, sculptures, and historical documents related to the battle, including items from key figures like Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu Betul. It highlights Ethiopia's strategic brilliance, unity, and resilience, and offers interactive displays to educate visitors about the significance of the battle. The museum serves as a symbol of national pride and African anti-colonial resistance, making it a must-visit for those interested in Ethiopian and African history.
National Museum of Ethiopia
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Highlights of the Museum - The Famous "Lucy" Fossil – Oldest Human Ancestor. - The star attraction of the museum is "Lucy" (Dinknesh), a 3.2-million-year-old hominid fossil from the species Australopithecus afarensis. - Discovered in 1974 in the Afar region, Lucy is one of the oldest and most complete skeletons ever found. - Ancient & Medieval Artefacts (Prehistoric to Axumite Era) - Tools, pottery, and artefacts from Ethiopia’s earliest civilisations. - Axumite-era treasures, including royal crowns, thrones, and inscriptions from Ethiopia’s ancient kingdom. - Royal and Imperial Exhibits - Traditional clothing and jewellery from Ethiopian emperors, including items from Emperor Haile Selassie. - Ancient weapons, coins, and manuscripts used by Ethiopian rulers. - Ethiopian Art Collection - Paintings and religious icons from medieval Ethiopian churches. - Contemporary Ethiopian art from famous artists like Afewerk Tekle.
Trinity Cathedral Addis Ababa
  • 25m
  • Admission ticket included
Holy Trinity Cathedral – A stunning Orthodox church and the final resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie.
Mercato
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Merkato – Africa’s Largest Open-Air Market – Experience the bustling energy of Ethiopia’s biggest market.
Mount Entoto (Pass by)
Entoto Hills – Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Addis Ababa from Entoto.
Unity Park
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Unity Park & Friendship Park – Discover Ethiopia’s modern attractions and historical exhibitions. Remark:-Here Entrance fee is excluded.
Lion of Judah (Pass by)
Lion of Judah Monument Location: In front of Addis Ababa Train Station (La Gare) The Lion of Judah is a symbol of Ethiopian monarchy and power. Originally erected in 1930 for Emperor Haile Selassie's coronation. Stolen by the Italians in 1935 during the invasion but returned in 1960.
Yekatit 12 Martyrs Square (Pass by)
Yekatit 12 Martyrs Monument Location: Sidist Kilo Square. A tribute to thousands of Ethiopians killed by Italian forces in 1937. Commemorates the Yekatit 12 Massacre, when Italians retaliated against an assassination attempt on their viceroy. Features a tall obelisk with sculptures of people and flames. A place of reflection and history, surrounded by a small park.
Derg Monument (Pass by)
The Derg Monument (Tiglachin Monument) Location: Churchill Avenue, near Meskel Square. A massive socialist-era monument built by the Derg regime in the 1980s. Features Soviet-style statues of soldiers commemorating Ethiopia’s victory in the Ogaden War (1977-78) against Somalia. Often visited for its historical significance despite mixed opinions on the Derg period.
Menelik II Square (Pass by)
Menelik II Statue Location: In front of St. George’s Cathedral, Piazza. Honours Emperor Menelik II, the Ethiopian leader who defeated Italy at the Battle of Adwa (1896). The statue of Menelik on horseback symbolises Ethiopian independence. A must-visit for those interested in Ethiopia’s resistance against colonialism.

Location

Activity location

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    Adwa Victory Memorial Museum
    • Piazza
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Adwa Victory Memorial Museum
    • Piazza
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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