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Addis Ababa Layover
$100.00
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Overview
What sets our Addis Ababa city tour apart is our focus on providing a deep, authentic experience that goes beyond the usual tourist spots. We offer a personalized approach, taking you through both well-known landmarks and hidden gems of the city, like the historic Bata Mariam Church with its underground crypts, and the bustling local markets where you can experience daily life firsthand. Our knowledgeable guides share insights into the rich history, culture, and traditions of Addis Ababa, giving you a deeper understanding of Ethiopia’s capital. Whether you're visiting historic sites, exploring vibrant neighborhoods, or enjoying traditional Ethiopian cuisine, our tours are designed to give you a truly immersive and memorable experience of the city.
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Layover Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa city tour
Duration: 6 hours
Minibus
Pickup included
Addis Ababa city tour
Duration: 6 hours
Minibus
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Entry/Admission National museum
- Experienced driver
- Admission/entry Entoto not in the park
- Entry/Admission Bata Mariam church
- Entry/Admission Yekatit 12 monument
- Private Tour
- Entry/Admission Merkato
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission Meskel square
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tour guide
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
- Drinks
- Meskel Square is a public square in the city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is often a site for public gatherings or for demonstrations and festivals, notably, the Meskel Festival from which it takes its name. (pass by)
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Addis AbabaVisit Bata Mariam Church in Addis Ababa, a historic Ethiopian Orthodox church known for its unique circular design and vibrant frescoes. Explore its peaceful atmosphere and admire the detailed murals depicting biblical scenes. Learn about the church’s significance in Ethiopian religious life and its architectural heritage. This visit offers a fascinating glimpse into the country’s deep-rooted Christian traditions and cultural history. The church also features underground crypts for Menelik and wife Empress Taitu, his daughter Empress Zewditu, and Emperor Haile Selassie’s daughter, who died at the young age of only 22.
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National Museum of EthiopiaThis is Ethiopia’s primary Museum and houses the nation's artistic treasures. This is one of the best museums in the diversity of the exhibits and your visit will give you a glimpse of Ethiopia. The museum has four main exhibition sections and the most famous exhibit is the Paleontological showcase where you can see the 3.5 million-year-old fossil of Lucy, ‘ Dinkinesh’ in Amharic meaning ‘wonderful’, a hominoid woman of the specious of Australopithecus Afarensis. Lucy’s fossil was discovered in 1974 at Hadar, Afar Region and this big discovery changed the way we understand Human Evolution. The exhibit on the first floor contains objects from ancient and medieval periods, as well as regalia and memorabilia from former rulers including the famous Emperor Haile Selassie. The other Exhibit contains artwork in chronological order, from traditional to contemporary works while the third floor comprises rich ethnographic displays.
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Mercato MarketShort drive to the north of the capital and take in the panoramic view of Addis Ababa from Mount Entoto, the highest peak in the city. Entoto Mountain was the site of a palace and the royal court to Emperor Menelik in the 1800s. The Entoto Mountain is known as the “lung of Addis Ababa” because the dense forest regulates the climate condition of the city. On top of this mountain, you will visit the palace of the Mighty King Menelik II who kept Ethiopia independent from Colonial Powers. Also, you will explore the Entoto Maryam Church museum. One the way down from the mountains, stop at Shiro Meda to visit Ethiopia’s largest local market for Traditional Clothes with displays of Ethiopia's finest hand craftsmanship.
- The Yekatit 12 is a monument in Addis Ababa commemorating victims of Italian reprisals following an attempt to kill the Marshal Rodolfo Graziani, marchese di Neghelli, Viceroy of Italian East Africa, on 19 February 1937, or Yekatit 12 in the Ethiopian calendar (pass by)
- Menelik II Statue is a statue of the emperor sitting gloriously on a horse, and has been standing there since 1930. The statue was erected in memory of the battle of Adowa. This was the only major battle in the history of Africa, when Emperor Menelik and his army defeated the Italian army. (pass by)
- The Tiglachin Monument, also known as the Derg Monument, is a memorial to Ethiopian and Cuban soldiers involved in the Ogaden War. It was built during the rule of Mengistu Haile Mariam and is located on Churchill Avenue in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (pass by)
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Addis Ababa Layover
$100.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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