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Half day Addis Ababa Excursions- complete experience guaranteed

5.0(42)Addis Ababa1 hour
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(40)

Description

The tour can start in the morning or afternoon This tour is specially designed for fun-loving people and the guests have all the right to change it based on their interests and time. It mixes the history, culture and nature of Addis Ababa and Ethiopia in general. The tour will invite guests to try some of the local cuisine and drinks including the best of Coffee at the best coffee shop in town. Flexibility is the main attributes and depending on time, we will take guests to less-touristic part of the city.

Tour Options

Half day Addis Ababa Excursions- complete experience guaranteed
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included60 min

As main museum of Ethiopia, it offers a perfect introduction to the history and culture of Ethiopia. The museum incorporates ethnological entities from across the country, amazing contemporary paintings, and the famous oldest hominid Skeleton, Lucy - in the archaeological part of the museum. It tries to represent Ethiopia from all angle. Please Note: This museum is closed on Mondays, but it will not affect the overall experience as we can improvise and show you another museum like Ethnological Museum, Addis Ababa museum, based on your choice.

60 min

The highest point near Addis Ababa, Entoto Mountain offers almost panoramic view of the vibrant Addis Ababa. We will walk through the forest, mainly Eucalyptus tree mixed with Junipers and other indigenous trees.

75 min

The largest open-air market in Africa, Mercato offers blistering mix of activities involving local people across Ethiopia. It is a living testimony of the harmony and collaborative life style of Ethiopia. From small-scale business to skyscrapers, food, clothes and almost everything people needs is there. We will take our guests to the most authentic part of the market, Spicy, coffee, foods, recycling area. It is fun place for visitors.

20 min

Ethiopian went through 17 years of Socialism and the only thing that remembers the regime is, the elegantly erected Ethio- Cuba monument. We will walk through the small park and see the memorial.

Admission included20 min

Ethiopia is famous for it is organic Coffee, and our guests will taste this coffee at the oldest coffee Shop.

Highlights

Coffee and/or Tea

What's included

Included
Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
Lunch

Pickup Locations & Times

We can pick up guests anytime, anywhere

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(42)

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44m_rtend
June 21, 2026
Perfect Guided Tour of Addis Ababa

Our family of 5 had a stopover home from Zanzibar. We were picked up at the airport and drove around Addis Ababa for several hours. We were at an authentic Ethiopian restaurant, fix the world's best coffee, Mercato was really an experience, we even greeted Lucy the first man. Between places we got a fantastic review of Ethiopian culture, history etc. Thank you for a great experience. Affordable indeed. Awesome guide in Addis Ababa, book if you are there for longer or just for a stopover.

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anirbanr96
April 2, 2026
Airport transit tour

Excellent operator. Dis his best even when I started the tour at 15:00 as a transit tour, he went above and beyond and kept me engaged till 21:30. Will definitely recommend.

Operator response

Hello, Thank you for writing such a helpful review of your experience with us. We are happy to give you unforgettable time of Addis Ababa covering all the major attractions and some hidden gems. Regards,

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SharSrinivasan
February 4, 2024
Excellent for a day tour!

I had an excellent time with Aspire — I appreciated their flexibility after a delayed flight and jet lag; I really learned a lot from the museum visit. I found the trip to Entoto park a lot of fun! As a solo woman, I was always made to feel safe. I liked the food options too!

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marisagP1597HT
December 16, 2023
It was really a great experience!!!

The trip organized by Aspire was simply wonderful. We visited all the main places in Addis in only one day!! The guide explained us eveything with detail and discovered places that we could not find alone. It was super !!! I really recommended it

Operator response

Thank you very much Marisa for sharing your experience with our future friends. We believe your reviews help others to choose us. We really appreciate it very much. We hope to give you many more of similar activities in the future. Regards, Aspire Ethiopia Tours

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K780MKdianas
November 19, 2023
Great all around experience

Our tour with Adisu was great! He was extremely knowledgeable and very flexible with our time restriction. If you are interested in learning more about Addis and more generally about Ethiopia I would highly recommend this tour.

Operator response

We are thrilled to know you have enjoyed your day in Addis Ababa with our guide: thank you for sharing this with our future guests. Hope to see you again in the future.

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emeriknicholas
October 22, 2023
Great intro to the highlights of Addis

Five star tour.Started with our guide Addis, who picked us up on time. Genuinely friendly and easy to talk to. Very knowledgeable.Whilst we could have done this tour alone, having a guide brought life to the sights. Was not the scripted patter I have often seen elsewhere. We were not rushed. Addis seemed genuinely keen to show us some of the stuff in his city The national museum was a lot better than I was expecting from the photos on the net. It wasn't overdone, yet picked the items which covered a lot of history salient to the region. Mt Entoto gave us a great view of the city and a rough idea of how big it is. Experience added to with a cup of coffee and a coffee ceremony. I did not realise how big the mercado was, but interesting view of society in Addis.People watching, the colours and variety available was worth seeing. The tour finished with a short stop at the original Tomoco and a cafe au lait which was head and shoulders better than anything I have ever had at home. Would be happy to recommend this tour and this guide.

Operator response

Thank you very much for the beautifully written review of your city tour in Addis Ababa with our guide. We are happy to know you have enjoyed your time and it looks like you really had a great day. We are happy to know it. We hope to see you in the future. Regards, Aspire Ethiopia Tours

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Road41810802731
September 25, 2023
A wonderful travel in addis ababa

由于去埃及需要在埃塞俄比亚中转待一天,因此选择在市区半日游,行程安排的非常合理,虽然天气不太好,但是丝毫没有影响整个行程,导游Gashaw非常热情,讲解的也非常棒,带我们去参观了addis ababa university,entoto park,当地最大的市场,带我们去当地最有名的tomoca cafe品尝咖啡,感谢Gashaw,让我们在addis ababa度过了美好充实的一天。

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Operator response

Thank you very much for your time to write a review of your experience discovering Addis Ababa. We are happy you have enjoyed your time and hope this will bring more Chinese to us. Regards, Aspire Ethiopia Tours

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_A1549VG
June 27, 2023
Highly recommend

The best choice to know Addis-Ababa! our guide knew a lot about culture and history, it was very interesting. And he also showed us places that we would hardly have found ourselves. The coffee was super, the trip to the market was memorable and very safe

Operator response

We are happy to know you have enjoyed your time with our guide. Thank you for mentioning the hidden gems we take our guests to. Hope to welcome you back in the future. Best regards, Aspire Ethiopia Tours

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Ardy N
June 25, 2023
Top experience

Great experience, Ethiopia has such a rich culture and history. My tour guide Gashaw did fantastic in giving me a taste of this. Truly enjoyed the tour and its authenticity, would 100% recommend.

Operator response

Thank you very much for the complete rating of your experience with our guide in Addis Ababa. We are happy to know you have enjoyed it most. Best regards, Aspire Ethiopia Tours

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WendyG273
June 18, 2023
Excellent intro tour to Addis Ababa!

I arrived early morning in Addis on a Sunday and wanted an intro tour of the city that started in the afternoon so I called Aspire Ethiopia tours and spoke with Gashaw. He was friendly and punctual and came to pick me up at the hotel. As a woman solo traveler, it was important to feel comfortable and safe and Gashaw from the beginning made me feel both those things. We first stopped at the National Museum and from the very beginning it was clear that he loves what he does, he is incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Ethiopia and it was amazing having a private guide walk you through the museum and give you interesting bits of information. We then went to St. George’s Cathedral and to Entoto Mountain, where you get a beautiful bird’s eye view of the city, and then went to one of the oldest coffee houses, had a delicious coffee, and drove through the market and other significant monuments. Gashaw is not only an amazing tour guide, he is also one of those lovable and genuine people that you want as a friend and I am sure that the rest of his team are as well. If you’re in Addis and want an intro to the city, or are interested in other types of day tours, whatever you may want, do not hesitate to call Aspire Ethiopia Tours. This is a local business with genuine and passionate tour guides that will ensure you leave loving Ethiopia as much as they do.

Operator response

Hello Wendy, Thank very very much for beautifully written review of your experience with our guide in Addis Ababa. We are happy to know you have enjoyed your shortish time. We really hope to welcome you back in the future for longer trips. Best regards, Aspire Ethiopia Tours

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