Addis Ababa Private Tour: Explore Architectural Churches and Emperior Haile Silase Palace

Embark on a private tour of Addis Ababa and discover its architectural churches, Emperor Haile Selassie Palace, and more. Experience a unique coffee ceremony and explore the vibrant markets of Merkato.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • National Museum of Ethiopia - The National Museum of Ethiopia houses numerous valuable local archaeological discoveries, including the fossilized remains of “Lucy,” the renowned partial skeleton, and Selam, discovered between 2000 and 2004. The basement is dedicated to archaeological and paleoanthropological exhibits. The first floor showcases…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Car with Professional Driver
  • Professional English Speaking Guide
  • Entrance fees to Museums and Church
  • Ethiopian Coffee
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee to ENTOTO PARK
Additional Information

Official tour guide for your visit to Addis Ababa
Comfortable vehicle for touring
Appreciate the iconic attractions of Addis Ababa, including its stunning architectural churches and remarkable sights
Professional team dedicated to crafting your ideal day
Significant monuments and sights in Addis
A guided walk through the Merkato markets to experience the…

Location
National Museum of Ethiopia
King George VI Street,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(237 Ratings)
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E5114ntmichaelc
May 22, 2025
Great Layover Tour of Addis - Joseph was a wonderful guide. He was enthusiastic and friendly, as well as informative and insightful. We were in Addis Ababa for a long layover and decided to spend the time seeing a little of the city. We stopped at Mount Entoto, the Merkato, the Ethnographic Museum, and the former estate of Haile Selassie, Guenete Leul Palace. Joseph made sure we hit the highlights of the city in a relatively short time, including a final stop at a lovely converted train station serving delicious Ethiopian coffee. I highly recommend this tour!
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Cuttingst
May 21, 2025
Tour Addis Ababa - Abe was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and kind. George was our driver. He was patient and a very good driver. I think our experience exceeded my expectations. This was our first trip to Addis and I was nervous but it was fun and I learned a lot in one day about the history and culture of Addis Ababa.
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Maurya
May 19, 2025
Great tour - Very nice tour of the city including traditional coffee, Entobo mountain, and museum. Tour guide was very informative and provided a lot of interesting history about the country and city!
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785tald
May 17, 2025
Tal Review of Aman - Absolutely incredible experience! I had the chance to explore Addis Ababa with this amazing team, and I can’t recommend them enough. From start to finish, they were professional, reliable, and genuinely passionate about sharing the culture and beauty of Ethiopia. They took me through the vibrant streets of Addis, introduced me to local traditions, and gave me an unforgettable tour of the Mercato—one of the most fascinating markets I’ve ever seen. Their knowledge, energy, and kindness made the whole day feel effortless and personal. If you’re visiting Ethiopia and want an authentic, well-organized, and genuinely fun experience, these are the people to go with. I highly, highly recommend them—you won’t regret it!
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M7469uzelizabeths
May 10, 2025
Addis City Tour - I had such a memorable experience with our guide Joseph and our guide Barich. They came to pick me up on time at the hotel. His extensive knowledge, articulate and clear communication skills, pleasant, warm and approachable manner, and expert management of logistics made the trip smooth, interesting, and enjoyable. I will definetely come again to use them and recommend.
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Imranasif007
May 10, 2025
City tour very reasonable - Abe & Niko were wonderful and made sure we were comfortable throughout the tour. The detailed explanation of history and culture made it more interesting
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381trevh
May 6, 2025
Great experience - My guide Joseph and driver Noah were fantastic. The tour covered many aspects of the city, and Joseph's commentary was very informative. I felt like I came away with a much deeper appreciation of this beautiful city.
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385brigittei
May 3, 2025
An intense and very interesting day. - Great day trip with a very experienced guide and wonderful impressions and insights into Ethiopian culture and history.
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Lealoco
Apr 29, 2025
Amazing explorative city tour! - Abe and George organised a great day for us. They took us to the Ethnical Museum and the Holy Trinity Church. We were even allowed to watch a mass. That was pure goosebumps ☺️ Then we enjoyed the view of Addis from Entoto Mountain, stopped off at the oldest restaurant in Ethiopia to eat the traditional national dish and finally we got to see the African market. Addis Ababa and the people here are really impressive & super nice. Thank you Abe for all the historical details we learnt. A clear recommendation!
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225bertrandn
Apr 28, 2025
Great city tour - I had a really good experience with this travel agency. Both the driver and the guide were excellent — they were punctual and very professional. I appreciated that they contacted me the day before the tour to introduce themselves and provide useful information, which made everything smooth and reassuring. A special mention to my guide, Dagui, who was exceptionally knowledgeable and gave me a lot of fascinating details about the history and culture. I thoroughly enjoyed the city tour and would highly recommend their services.
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).