Things to do in Addis Ababa

Top Things to Do in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Addis Ababa Attractions

Things to Do in Addis Ababa

Ways to tour Addis Ababa

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Full Day Tour of Addis Ababa with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
165
Bus Tours
from
C$109.36
per adult (price varies by group size)
Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos & Portuguese Bridge
38
Bus Tours
from
C$109.36
per adult
Local Ethiopian Food Tour
389
from
C$105.16
per adult
Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds
182
Bus Tours
from
C$123.03
per adult (price varies by group size)
Full Day Addis Abeba City Tour
29
City Tours
from
C$150.37
per adult
Lalibela One Night/two Days
6
Air Tours
from
C$532.79
per adult
Ethiopian Food and Drink Culture - Free Airport & Hotel Pickup
31
Bus Tours
from
C$113.46
per adult (price varies by group size)
Private Full-Day Stone Age and Medieval Tour from Addis Ababa
1
Bus Tours
from
C$125.39
per adult (price varies by group size)
12 Days SIMIEN MOUNTAIN-LALIBELA-DANAKIL-TIGRAY CHURCHES
39
Private and Luxury
from
C$2,243.28
per adult
Full-Day Private City Tour of Addis Ababa
38
Bus Tours
from
C$210.31
per group (up to 6)

Tours & Sightseeing

Top Attractions in Addis Ababa

1. Mercato

Farmers Markets

By woldegeorgise

The bustling market is now partially populated by brand new buildings creating one of the future east african malls.

2. National Museum of Ethiopia

Speciality Museums

The basement level contains real archeological history and the remains found of "Lucy" the oldest human uncovered at…

3. Mount Entoto

Mountains

Open now

The place where the foundation of Addis as the capital of Ethiopia was established by Emperor Menelik and Empress Taitu.

4. Ethnological Museum

Speciality Museums

Set in the former palace of Haile Selassie, and in the grounds of Addis Ababa' s university, this well-presented museum…

5. Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum

Speciality Museums

This museum describes and shows a horrific time period in Ethiopia from 1974 to 1991 in which Communist General…

6. Menagesha Suba Forest Park

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests

Open now

By committed2newexperie

He takes you to his favorite place and provides an authentic local perspective.

7. Holy Trinity Cathedral

Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

By Culinary-Consultants

This Cathedral represents the heart and soul of Catholic believes in Ethiopia and its filled with valuable history and…

8. Adadi Maryam

Historic Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

km on tarmac and 18 km of laterite/gravel road passing a terrific rural scenery of fertile farmland and distant…

9. Entoto Maryam Church

Churches & Cathedrals

This is an octagon shaped building on the top of a hill over 2500 meter above sea level.

10. St. George's Cathedral

Churches & Cathedrals

By W873HFrichardc

A modern building that houses the body of Haile Selassie and his wife

11. Unity Park

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

This newly opened park contains a museum, gardens, regional pavilions and a children's playground, plus a food and…

12. Sholla Market

Flea & Street Markets

The Sholla Market is a maze of alleys filled with life and products; friendly traders selling vegetables, spices…

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What travellers are saying

Kobi A
1 contribution
A trip to Addis Ababa
Good experience, good guides. Highly recommended and these are the details: +251963727196 email - Yayehyradt@yahoo.com
Review of: Mercato
Written March 24, 2022
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Julia L
22 contributions
Worth the time to visit.
Museums in Addis Ababa could all do with work so the building is a little shabby but don't let this dissuade you from entering. The museum has an interesting display of early human existence, including Lucy. There are also displays of Ethiopian culture and history.