Addis Ababa Layover Tour – Customizable City Highlights

Name: Addis Ababa Layover Tour – Customizable City Highlights
Brand: Viator
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5.0(42)4 Hours - 6 HoursEnglishAddis Ababa

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Discover the best of Addis Ababa in one unforgettable day! This guided city tour takes you to the National Museum to see Lucy, then up to Mount Entoto for panoramic views and visits to Entoto Mariam Church and the Menelik II Museum. Stop for a delicious lunch featuring traditional Ethiopian dishes, with both vegan and non-vegan options available, to recharge before exploring the city. After lunch, experience local life at Mercato, one of Africa’s largest open-air markets, where you’ll explore vibrant stalls and unique crafts. End your day with Ethiopia’s most beloved tradition a cup of rich, aromatic coffee at Tomoca, the city’s first coffee house. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this tour is the perfect way to dive into the history, culture, and flavor of Addis Ababa in just one day. Book now to explore like a local!

Included

Bottled water
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Meals

What you'll do

Your journey begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel, followed by a visi
t to the National Museum of Ethiopia, home to iconic archaeological treasures including Lucy, the famous 3.2-million-year-old hominid fossil. Explore ancient artifacts, traditional art, and Ethiopia’s fascinating past.
1 hourAdmission included
Here, visit Entoto Mariam Church, one of the oldest churches in Addis Ababa, and
explore the Museum of Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu, filled with regal memorabilia and historic treasures.
1 hourAdmission included
Take in panoramic views of the entire city on a scenic drive through the Entoto
Hills, offering fresh air, eucalyptus forests, and unmatched photo opportunities.
Lunch at Addis Ababa Restaurant
Enjoy a leisurely lunch at Addis Ababa Restaurant, where guests can savor a variety of traditional Ethiopian dishes, with both vegan and non-vegan options available. The restaurant offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere perfect for relaxing and refueling before continuing your Addis Ababa tour.
40 minAdmission included
Afterward, dive into local life with a guided walk through Mercato, one of Africa’s largest open-air markets
Experience the rhythm of Addis Ababa as you explore colorful stalls selling everything from spices and handwoven fabrics to coffee beans and traditional crafts.
1 hour
Wrap up your tour with a visit to the legendary Tomoca Coffee, the first coffee
roastery in Addis Ababa established in 1953. Sip on a freshly brewed cup of Ethiopia’s finest Arabica coffee in a classic setting that’s beloved by locals and visitors alike.
1 hourAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

50 locations

Pickup details

Your guide will contact you a day prior your trip and will be waiting for you in the airport parking lot at zone A5 which is right next to the terminal and if your pickup is at the hotel your guide will be waiting for you at the lobby waiting area to great you.

Meeting points50

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Shalla Guest House
Cameroon Street Bole, The Way From Edna Mall to Atlas Near Tomoca Coffee, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Z Addis Hotel
Figa Traffic Light, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Addissinia Hotel
House #172, Djibouti Street, Near Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Omna Addis Hotel
Gabon Street, Meskel Flower, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Friendship International Hotel
Africa Avenue, Opposite to Alem Bldg, About 200m Inside, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Hill Spring Hotel
Ethio China College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Home In Guest House
Near Zola International Hotel, Bole Subcity, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Harmony Hotel
Cameroon Street, Near Edna Mall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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BON Plaza Hotel Addis Ababa
9 African Avenue, Dembel City Centre, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Sowirad Hotel
Ring Road, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Ark Hotel Addis
Ring road, Gerji, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Tbd Ethiopian Skylight in Terminal
Bole Addis Ababa International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Top Ten Hotel
Asmara Road, , Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Finfine Restaurant And Hotel
, , Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Tewodros Belay International Hotel
Cmc Road, Tsehay Real Estate, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Magnolia Hotel
Cape Verde Avenue, Atlas Road, Opposite to EU Office, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Grand Eliana Hotel Conference & Spa
1000 Churchill Avenue Piazza, Wawel Intersection, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa
Meskel Square, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Abyssinia Renaissance Hotel
Off Bob Marley Roundabout, Towards Gergi, Bole Area, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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SunSpot Hotel
Bole Medhanialem, Behind Gibson School, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Adot-Tina Hotel
Gabon Street, Mekel Flower Road, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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HAMMER Luxury Guesthouse
Mickey Leland St., 22 Infront of Yohannes Kitfo, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Monarch Park View Hotel
Colson Street, Near Medhanealem Church, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Southern Addis Hotel
Bole Sub city behind Atlas Hotel, beside Shalla Park, Bole Sub city beside Shalla 17/17 park,A.A, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Kersay Hotel
Ethio China Street, Wollo Sefer, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Edna Addis Hotel
Aware, 100mt off the square of Adwa Road, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Hotel Lobelia
Bole Sub-City, Kebele 03/05, Bldg No. 2241, Cameroon St., Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Tirar International Hotel
Burundi St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Grand Yordanos Hotel
Kazanchis, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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The Lion's Den Hotel
Kefle Ketema- Kirkos Kebele- 01/19, House No. 028, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Churchill Hotel
Churchill Ave, , Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Union Hotel Apartments
Fetawrari Damtew Street, African Union Venue, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Comfort Hotel
Ring Road Bole, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Dreamliner Hotel
Gabon Street, Meskel Flower Area, Meskel Flower Area, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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The Residence Suite Hotel
Africa Avenue, Bole/Olympia, H. No. 072, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Denver Boutique Hotel
Located around Arat Kilo Square on the way to Piassa in front of Arada Sub City Office,Arada Subcity, Woreda-9, Denver Tower, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Swiss Inn Nexus Hotel
Bole, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Daamat Hotel
Namibia Street, Before Edna Mall Roundabout, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Geza Apartment Hotel
Haile Gebreselassie Street, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Tolip Olympia Hotel
409 Gabon Street, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Ramada by Wyndham Addis Ababa
Block #14, Africa Avenue, Bole Sub City Woreda 3, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Dessie Hotel
Lideta, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Adore Addis
Bole Atlas, Next To The Desalegne Hotel, Across The Street From The European Union Offices, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Presidential Hotel
Bole Road and Cape Verde Ave, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa
Kazanchis Business District, Kirkos Subcity 17/18, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Ras Hotel
, , Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Ivyhotel, Addisababa
Haile G/selassie Street, Yeka Sub-City, Woreda 8, House NO. 1028, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Afarensis Hotel
P.O Box: 3307, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Addis View Hotel
K. 13/14, House No 319, Arada Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Raya Pension
Kenenisa Avenue 1, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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