Overview
Addis Ababa Half Day & Full Day City Tour
Option 1: Half Day Tour (Morning or Afternoon)
Duration: 4–5 hours
Tour Type: Private or Group
Pickup Times: 8:00 AM (Morning) / 2:00 PM (Afternoon)
Return Times: 12:00 PM (Morning) / 5:00 PM (Afternoon)
Transport: Comfortable vehicle with professional driver & English-speaking guide
Morning Half Day Tour Itinerary (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Hotel Pickup & meet your guide
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM: Visit the National Museum of Ethiopia – see “Lucy” and Ethiopia’s ancient artifacts
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM: Explore St. George’s Cathedral with its octagonal architecture & religious museum
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM: Discover Ethiopia’s cultural diversity at the Ethnological Museum inside Haile Selassie’s former palace
12:00 PM: Return to your hotel
Afternoon Half Day Tour Itinerary (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Hotel Pickup
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Drive to Entoto Hill for stunning city views & visit Entoto Maryam Church
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM: Explore Merkato – Africa’s largest open-air market
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM: Visit the Museum of Musical Instruments – discover Ethiopia’s traditional music heritage
5:00 PM: Return to your hotel
Option 2: Full Day Tour
Duration: 8–9 hours
Tour Type: Private or Group
Pickup Time: 8:00 AM
Return Time: 5:00 PM
Transport: Comfortable vehicle with professional driver & English-speaking guide
Full Day Tour Itinerary (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Hotel Pickup
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM: National Museum of Ethiopia – home to “Lucy” and ancient historical treasures
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM: St. George’s Cathedral – iconic octagonal church and religious museum
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM: Ethnological Museum – showcasing Ethiopia’s diverse cultures and traditions
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Explore the bustling Merkato Market
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Optional Traditional Ethiopian Lunch – sample injera, wot, kitfo, and vegetarian dishes
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM: Entoto Hill & Entoto Maryam Church – panoramic views and historic church visit
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM: Museum of Musical Instruments – traditional Ethiopian instruments and music heritage
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM: Optional Visit to National Palace or additional sites (time permitting)
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Return to your hotel
