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Addis Ababa Authentic Private City Tour: Explore Historical Highlights with a Private Guide
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153 Ratings
Addis Ababa
Embark on an Addis Ababa Authentic Private City Tour and uncover the historical and cultural highlights with a private guide. Explore the oldest roasters company, the largest open market in Africa, Emperor Haile Selassie’s grave, and more. Book now!
Embark on an Addis Ababa Authentic Private City Tour and uncover the historical and cultural highlights with a private guide. Explore the oldest roasters company, the largest open market in Africa, Emperor Haile Selassie’s grave, and more. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Holy Trinity Cathedral - Holy Trinity Cathedral, also known in Amharic as Kidist Selassie, is the highest ranking Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was built in 1942 to commemorate the Ethiopian victory over Italian occupation and is an important place of worship in Ethiopia. The tombs of the Emperor Haile Selassie…
- Holy Trinity Cathedral - Holy Trinity Cathedral, also known in Amharic as Kidist Selassie, is the highest ranking Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was built in 1942 to commemorate the Ethiopian victory over Italian occupation and is an important place of worship in Ethiopia. The tombs of the Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Menen Asfaw, as well as other members of the Imperial Family, can be found inside the cathedral.
What's Included
- 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
- 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
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Tips
- Lunch
- Tips
Additional Information
Come to discover the authentic magic of Addis Ababa by visiting the most historical and cultural highlights on a full-day city tour with private guide and driver.
From seeing the grave of Emperor Haile Selassie, drinking a coffee in the oldest roasters company, exploring the narrow streets and stalls of the largest open market in Africa, having lunch in…
Come to discover the authentic magic of Addis Ababa by visiting the most historical and cultural highlights on a full-day city tour with private guide and driver.
From seeing the grave of Emperor Haile Selassie, drinking a coffee in the oldest roasters company, exploring the narrow streets and stalls of the largest open market in Africa, having lunch in the oldest hotel built by Empress Taytu Betul, seeing the worldwide known ‘Lucy’, walking in the former bedroom of Haile Selassie, to hiking an eucalyptus forrest at 2600 meters altitude and admire the full scenery of the city, this tour is definitely a must!
Tour includes entrance fees, pick up and drop off at the airport/hotel. Discount can be offered for group or family tour.
Location
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Aratkilo area, Addis
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kelly_c
Jul 23, 2025
Excellent Tour of Addis Ababa - Excellent tour of Addis Ababa today with Alex. I chose this tour because it had the most comprehensive itinerary. There was so much to see and having a separate driver removed the hassle of searching for parking at each location.
Many of the sights do not have a lot of information in English so Alex’s narration was great. It was clear he knows his subjects because other tour guides stopped us to say Alex had taught them.
Highly recommend this tour if you are visiting Addis Ababa.
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Kellyrclark
Jul 22, 2025
Excellent Tour of Addis Ababa - Excellent tour of Addis Ababa today with Alex. I chose this tour because it had the most comprehensive itinerary. There was so much to see and having a separate driver removed the hassle of searching for parking at each location.
Many of the sights do not have a lot of information in English so Alex’s narration was great. It was clear he knows his subjects because other tour guides stopped us to say Alex had taught them.
Highly recommend this tour if you are visiting Addis Ababa.
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Asascompj
Jul 20, 2025
- Very good personal experience. I was the only one along with the guide and the driver. Would recommend this especially for a small group. Thanks
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N7482boruths
Jul 18, 2025
- Great tour of Addis Ababa with the flexibility to change itinerary if so required. I loved the Kechene pottery tour - a great initiative.
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Abolzone
Jul 17, 2025
Exploring Addis with Alex - This was a perfect day out to experience the hustle of Addis. Alex and the team were fantastic throughout the booking and on the day. I really loved the market and local experiences.
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Global27823824249
Jul 15, 2025
Good overview of parts of this large city. - Good overview of the city. The visit to the Mercato was difficult due to the rain and the time of the day on Friday conflicting with mosque traffic.
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Lindelwam4
Jul 12, 2025
Superb Tour with Sir Alex - Our city tour with Alex was nothing short of fantastic 🌟 He did such a great job with giving us deep insights into the history of Ethiopia and Addis. We went to all the key spots we wanted to and enjoyed a delicious lunch at a local spot. We couldn't have asked for a better tour guide. We really had a great day so much so my husband named him "Sir Alex"! We also can't forget to mention our driver, Seifa, was also superb. He drove well and we always felt safe 🙏🏽 don't hesitate, this was a top tour with a stellar team navigating us through Addis Ababa.
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Manuela
Jul 7, 2025
Wonderful Tour of Addis Ababa with Alex! - We had a lovely half-day tour in Addis Ababa with Alex, and he made the experience truly special. We originally planned to visit the famous Mercato, but since it was a Sunday, many of the shops were closed. Alex immediately suggested a great alternative — a local market — where he guided us through, helped us negotiate prices, and made sure we found exactly what we were looking for.
He also took us to the museum where Lucy is, which was absolutely fascinating, and to Beata Church, a peaceful and beautiful place. Throughout the tour, Alex was so kind and attentive, always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. He answered all of our questions (we had a lot!) with patience and enthusiasm.
What made the experience especially memorable was Alex’s passion for his country. He spoke so proudly about Ethiopia — its culture, history, and people — and you could really feel how much he loves sharing it with others. That passion brought everything to life in a deeper way.
Alex carefully planned the best route for us so we could do everything we wanted in a short time, and we truly felt we were in excellent hands from start to finish.
If you’re visiting Addis Ababa, we highly recommend touring with Alex. He’s a wonderful guide who goes above and beyond!
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Lucianarcc
Jul 7, 2025
Excellent Half-Day Tour with Alex – Knowledgeable, Flexible & Fun! - We had an incredible half-day tour of Addis Ababa with Alex as our guide, and we couldn’t recommend him more highly! From the start, he was thoughtful and flexible, helping us plan a meaningful experience within our tight schedule.
Since the most of the shops were closed in the famous Merkato because it was on Sunday, Alex quickly came up with a great alternative and took us to a vibrant local market instead. He not only guided us through the stalls but also helped us negotiate fair prices for the souvenirs and items we were interested in – a huge help that made the experience smooth and enjoyable.
He brought us to the National Museum, where we saw Lucy, one of the world’s most important fossil discoveries. Alex’s explanations and insights brought the exhibits to life, and he patiently answered all of our many questions with enthusiasm and depth.
We also visited Beata Church, a beautiful and serene spot that offered a different view of Ethiopian culture and spirituality. Alex made sure everything we wanted to do was accounted for, carefully planning the best route to make the most of our limited time.
His passion for his city, deep knowledge, and warm personality made our short stay in Addis truly memorable. If you’re visiting and want an engaging and thoughtful guide who will personalize your tour and go the extra mile, ask for Alex!
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E5233knricardoc
Jul 4, 2025
Great for layover tour - Had a great time on a quick layover in Ethiopia. 100% recommend if you have a long enough layover in Addis (>5hrs). We were picked up from the airport and delivered back in time for our second flight. Able to see the main sights like the market and the national museum and have a fantastic traditional lunch.
Alex was great. Very personable and knowledgeable.
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