Full-Day Private City Tour of Addis Ababa

George’s Cathedral, one of Addis Ababa’s historical religious sites, built to commemorate Ethiopia's victory over Italians at the Battle of Adwa. On this private guided tour to Addis, examine its stunning octagonal architecture. Inside, admire vivid mosaics and paintings by Afework Tekle. With a professional guide, enjoy exclusive insider access to St. George’s Cathedral Museum.

Standing as a bronze sentinel, the Lion of Judah Monument captures Ethiopia’s spirit of strength and freedom. Our Full-Day City tour in Addis Ababa offers a unique emotional connection with expert guidance revealing the monument’s deep roots in Ethiopia’s antifascist resistance and cultural heritage.

From the summit, enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Addis Ababa—a perfect moment for reflection and photography. At Entoto, take time for a cultural experience for a warm, personal Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony in a local family visit. Learn baking Enjera (Injera) bread. During this flexible tour in Addis Ababa, have home cooked Ethiopian lunch with locals.

Follow your local guide to discover sections selling spices, traditional foods, woven dresses, and handmade baskets. Shop while practicing friendly bargaining. This local market exploration a cultural experience for a deeper insight into everyday Ethiopian life. Benefit from guidance by someone who knows Merkato well, ensures you are safe and your visit to Addis Mercato is worthwhile.

Learn about Ethiopia's diverse peoples, their traditions, and history. This visit offers a unique, emotional connection to history, including insider access to Emperor Haile Selassie I's private bedroom. Your time at the Ethnological Museum will deepen your understanding and appreciation for Ethiopia's rich heritage.

time visitors eager to explore the country’s ancient past. Walk with your guide among ruins of great archaeological merit. Examine and photograph a remarkable series of artifacts that trace Ethiopia’s story from ancient kingdoms to modern times. The focal point of the museum’s archaeological interest is Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old fossil whose presence touches every visitor with a powerful sense of human connection and wonder.

Step inside to admire its magnificent stained-glass windows, royal crowns, and historic paintings that echo Ethiopia’s spiritual heritage. Walk through the peaceful grounds where Emperor Haile Selassie I, Empress Menen Asfaw, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, and Sylvia Pankhurst rest—making the Holy Trinity Cathedral a powerful place of faith, history, and national pride. You can include visiting the Holy Trinity Cathedral in your full-day city tour in Addis Ababa with us. Entrance fee to visit this cathedral is 1,500 Ethiopian Birr (~10 United States Dollar) per person.

During your city sightseeing tour, stand where grand celebrations, concerts, and the colorful religious Meskel Festival ignite the spirit of unity and joy. Near Meskel Square, you may want to take a quick visit to the Red Terror Martyrs’ Memorial Museum. Just ask your tour guide.