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Home/Destinations/Addis Ababa/Addis Ababa in 1 day
1 day · Addis Ababa itinerary

Addis Ababa in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Addis Ababa? See the highlights. Here is how to spend one perfect day in the city — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1National Museum
  2. 2Mount Entoto
  3. 3Mercato market
  4. 4Coffee ceremony

Morning: history

The National Museum and "Lucy".

Midday: views & market

Mount Entoto and the Mercato.

Afternoon: coffee

A traditional coffee ceremony.

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Addis Ababa in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Addis Ababa in one day?
Yes — visit the National Museum and "Lucy", enjoy views from Mount Entoto, explore the Mercato, and finish with a coffee ceremony.
What is the best one-day tour in Addis Ababa?
A city tour with the National Museum, Mount Entoto and a coffee ceremony captures the best of the capital in a day.
Is one day enough in Addis Ababa?
One day covers the city; add days for Lalibela, the Blue Nile Gorge and the historic north.

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