1 Day Discovery Fully Addis Ababa City Tours

1. National Museum of Ethiopia We explore Addis Ababa beginning with a visit to the National Museum, one of the most important sub-Saharan museums in all of Africa. The museum is home to the fossilized humanoid Lucy, as well as an amazing collection of artefacts, royal items, and art. Duration: 2 hours Admission: Ticket Included 2. Ethnological Museum The Ethnological Museum was the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie. Surrounded by the beautiful gardens and fountains of the university’s main campus, it is one of the most fascinating museums in Ethiopia. Even if you’re not a museum fan, this one is worth a visit – it’s easily one of the finest museums in Africa, showing the full sweep of Ethiopia’s cultural and social history across two floors. Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes Admission: Ticket Included 3. St. George’s Cathedral We take time to visit St. George’s Cathedral, built in 1896 by Emperor Menelik II. Duration: 45 minutes Admission: Ticket Included 4. Holy Trinity Cathedral The Holy Trinity Cathedral is the largest Orthodox church in Ethiopia and has survived through many historical periods, as its impressive architecture can attest to. The cathedral contains the thrones and tombs of the emperor and some members of the royal family. Duration: 40 minutes Admission: Ticket Included 5. Merkato Visit Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Addis Ababa’s daily life. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Admission: Ticket Included