• Holy Trinity Cathedral - Known in Amharic as Kidist Selassie, the Holy Trinity Cathedral is the premier Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Constructed in 1942 to celebrate Ethiopia’s triumph over Italian occupation, it serves as a significant place of worship. The cathedral houses the tombs of Emperor Haile Selassie, Empress Menen Asfaw, and other members of the Imperial Family.
• Tomoca Coffee - Situated in the Piazza area, Tomoca is Ethiopia’s oldest coffee shop, established in 1953. The Ethiopian traditional coffee ceremony is one of the country’s most iconic and treasured cultural rituals.
• Mercato Market - Mercato is Africa’s largest open-air market, spanning several square miles and employing approximately 13,000 people across 7,100 businesses organized into zones (agricultural products, incense, coffee, spices, jewelry, recycling, baskets, pottery, leather goods, metal goods).
• Itegue Taitu Hotel | Piazza - Enjoy lunch at Addis Ababa’s oldest hotel. The Taitu Hotel, built in 1905 (1898 in the Ethiopian calendar) in the heart of the city (Piazza), was established by Taitu Betul (1851–1918), the Ethiopian Empress and wife of Emperor Menelik II, to offer foreign guests a place to rest and dine. Alternative lunch venues are available. Lunch is not included in the tour price.
• National Museum of Ethiopia - The museum is divided into three sections. The basement features a paleontological exhibition with many valuable local archaeological finds, including the famous fossilized remains of early hominids, notably “Lucy.” The collection is among the most significant in sub-Saharan Africa. The ground floor showcases artifacts from the Aksumite, pre-Aksumite, Solomonic, and Gonderian periods. The first floor presents a vibrant display of Ethiopian art, ranging from early 14th-century parchment to 20th-century canvas oil paintings.
• Ethnological Museum - The Ethnological Museum is a public institution focused on ethnology and culture. Located within Haile Selassie’s former palace and surrounded by the beautiful gardens and fountains of the university’s main campus, the museum houses anthropological, musicological, and cultural objects.
• Entoto Natural Park - Situated at an altitude of 3,400 meters, Entoto Natural Park was the site of Emperor Menelik II’s permanent camp and palace. From the summit, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the capital and the surrounding countryside. The mountain is densely covered with eucalyptus trees, imported from Australia during Menelik II’s reign and mostly planted during Emperor Haile Selassie’s era, earning it the nickname “lung of Addis Ababa.”
• Shiro Meda Market - Shiro Meda Market (also spelled “Chiromeda”) offers a wide range of Ethiopian textiles, from wedding dresses to various types of clothing, linens, and fabrics.

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• All entrance fees included
• Knowledgeable driver/guide
• Fuel surcharge covered
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Convenient airport/hotel drop-off
• Hassle-free airport/hotel pickup

• Lunch
• Tips

Experience the true enchantment of Addis Ababa by exploring its most historical, local, natural, and cultural landmarks on a full-day city tour with a private guide and driver.

Highlights include visiting the grave of Emperor Haile Selassie, enjoying coffee at the oldest roasting company, wandering through the narrow streets and stalls of Africa’s largest open market, dining at the oldest hotel established by Empress Taytu Betul, viewing the famous “Lucy,” walking through Haile Selassie’s former bedroom, and hiking through an eucalyptus forest at 3400 meters to take in the city’s panoramic views. This tour is an absolute must!

The tour includes entrance fees, as well as airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off. Discounts are available for group or family tours.

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