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Half day Addis Ababa Excursions- complete experience guaranteed
5.0(44)Addis Ababa2–6 hours
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(42)
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At a glance
Duration
2–6 hours
Price from
$85 / person
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 44 reviews
Languages
EN, EN
Group
Small group, up to 11
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Aspire Ethiopia Tours
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.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
12:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:00 AM
Next available
Sat, Oct 10
Adult (ages 20–29)
$85
Senior (ages 30–65)
$50
Youth (ages 11–19)
$66
In demand: 120 of the next 150 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Half day Addis Ababa Excursions- complete experience guaranteed
Pickup included
Itinerary
National Museum of Ethiopia
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.
Mount Entoto
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.
Mercato Market
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.
Tiglachin Memorial
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.
What's included
Included
Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
Lunch
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick up guests anytime, anywhere
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
44 reviews
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How it compares in Addis Ababa
No. 27 by number of reviews among 560 tours in Addis Ababa
Starting price $85 is 13% above the typical $75 for tours of similar length in Addis Ababa
Excurgo comparison of 560 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Half day Addis Ababa Excursions- complete experience guaranteed lasts about 2–6 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $85 per person for this Addis Ababa experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 12:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:00 AM.
Does this tour sell out?
It can: 120 of the next 150 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pick up guests anytime, anywhere Pickup points include Bole Airport, Capital Hotel & Spa.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 11 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 44 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Aspire Ethiopia Tours.
Reviews(44)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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AscotKate
August 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour
Gashew was brilliant. He was super welcoming, extremely knowledgeable and charismatic. We had a great tour around Addis, learned lots about the city and the country’s heritage, and had a great day out. We would highly recommend this tour!
(We did a full day tour wasn’t an option to choose in the reviews)
Operator response
Thank you very much for your kind words about your excursions of Addis Ababa with us. We are glad to know that you have enjoyed your time with us. We really hope to have back in Ethiopia for longer trips.
Regards,
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Discover525066
July 11, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Awesome Addis Tour
Had a good experience Gashaw was very knowledgeable, showed around the city, gave good explanation of the history behind. Within a few hours I was able to get a good glimpse of the city. I would strongly recommend them.
Operator response
Thank you very much for your kind words about your excursions of Addis Ababa with us. We are glad to know that you have enjoyed your time with us. We really hope to have back in Ethiopia for longer trips.
Regards,
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44m_rtend
June 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
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.
Operator response
Thank you very much for your kind words about your excursions of Addis Ababa with us. We are glad to know that you have enjoyed your time with us. We really hope to have back in Ethiopia for longer trips.
Regards,
A
anirbanr96
April 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
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,
S
SharSrinivasan
February 4, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
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 · via Tripadvisor
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 · via Tripadvisor
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 · via Tripadvisor
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
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 · via Tripadvisor
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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