From Ethiopia, Discover the best of Addis Ababa city tour

1 National Museum

Meet your guide and driver at Bole International Airport or your hotel for a direct journey to the National Museum in Addis Ababa. The National Museum houses a rich collection of archaeological and historical artifacts, including the renowned hominid fossil “Lucy,” known locally as “Dinknesh,” which means “wonderful.

2 Continue to the square, officially named Miazia 27, commemorates the day of Ethiopia's liberation and the return of Emperor Haile Selassie I with his patriotic troops to Addis Ababa. The Freedom Monument was inaugurated by the Emperor in 1944.

3 Mount Entoto

Next, head to Mount Entoto, the highest peak in the Addis Ababa area. It served as the location of Menelik II's first palace, the founder of the city, and provides stunning views of the surrounding forests and the capital below.

4 Mercato Market

Visit the Mercato Market, Africa's largest open-air market, and engage in the Ethiopian tradition of price negotiation or bartering. Stop at the Yekatit 12 Monument, an obelisk that honors the mass killings of Ethiopians by Italians in 1937.

5. Ethiopian Coffee Time – A Cultural Ritual

Wind down with a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony at a local café or cultural house. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and this ritual is more than just a drink it’s a moment of connection and hospitality. Watch as green beans are roasted, ground, and brewed right before you, then enjoy the rich flavor and aroma of freshly prepared Ethiopian coffee, served with a small snack.