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Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour
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Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour

By myGuzo
Even if you only have a day in Addis Ababa, hit the highlights with a veteran guide on this all-inclusive tour, with flexible 2-way transfers. Enjoy a vegetarian buffet lunch at Ethiopia’s original hotel, Taitu; soak up city views from Entoto Hill; see a royal palace; learn about the nation’s role in human evolution; and soak up the atmosphere or purchase souvenirs at two vast and vibrant markets.
from
$102.57
per adult (price varies by group size)
from
$102.57
per adult (price varies by group size)
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 8-90, max of 30 per group
Duration:
5–7 hours
Start time: Check availability
Ticket type:
Mobile
Highlights
  • Discover the story of Addis Ababa, past and present, with a veteran guide
  • Tour a 19th-century church and eat lunch at the nation’s first ever hotel
  • See a cast of a 3-million-year-old woman at the National Museum of Ethiopia
  • Pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Addis: hotel, airport, or private home
  • Pickup and drop-off at any location in Addis Ababa (Hotel, house or airport)
  • Ground transportation including a car, a driver and fuel
  • Accompanying English speaking guide
  • Local tour guides
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Entoto
  • Entry/Admission - Entoto Maryam Church
  • Entry/Admission - Menelik palace
  • Entry/Admission - Chiromeda Market
  • Entry/Admission - National Museum of Ethiopia
  • Entry/Admission - Addis Mercato
What's not included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tip for tour guide
  • Other cost not offered in this program
Departure details
  • Traveler pickup is offered.
  • We offer free pickup from all hotels and the airport in Addis Ababa
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 40378P2
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Which attractions will I visit with Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour?
During this experience, places you will visit include:Discover and book Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour on Tripadvisor
How much is Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour?
Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour price starts from $102.57. Discover and book Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour on Tripadvisor
What is the Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour cancellation policy?
Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour on Tripadvisor
Which company provides Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour?
Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour is hosted by myGuzo. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact myGuzo on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour on Tripadvisor
If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 40378P2
Itinerary
  • You'll get picked up
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  • 1
    Mount Entoto
    Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included
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  • 2
    Entoto Maryam Church
    Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included
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  • 3
    Menelik palace
    Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included
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  • 4
    Chiromeda Market
    Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included
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  • 5
    National Museum of Ethiopia
    Stop: 45 minutes - Admission included
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  • 6
    Menelik II Square
    Stop: 30 minutes
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  • 7
    Addis Mercato
    Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included
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  • You'll return to the starting point
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About the operator

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By: myGuzo
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msweikar
msweikar
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Overall great experience
We had a great time on this trip. Very informative and comprehensive. Alex was a great guide! We felt like received…
630nicholasr
630nicholasr
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Great way to see Addis Ababa in a day!
Loved this day tour! We were arriving later than the start time and Guzo was very accomodating to make it happen fo…
A9629IHlisab
A9629IHlisab
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Great Guide
There were 3 of us on the tour. It was raining so we received a customized experience. Zerefa is knowledgeable, res…
kayo_jerusalem
kayo_jerusalem
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Great introduction to Addis - so much more than just food!
My Guzo was a very responsive and flexible company, which was super helpful for me and my husband, as we only had a…
651kseniyam
651kseniyam
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AMAZING food&culture experience, BEST GUIDE
10 stars out of 5!!! SUCH A HAPPY DAY! This was a truly amazing experience. Will definitely travel with them again …
jannicas2021
jannicas2021
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A MUST EXPERIENCE
It was an amazing tour! They were very easy to contact. My tour guide Alex was most accommodating of all my questi…
IngemarHeikenberg
IngemarHeikenberg
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Nature and culture in one amazing trip
It was a thoughtful, learning and fun trip with a good guide. Nature and culture is stunning. Zerefa takes time to …
Dreamer283492
Dreamer283492
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BEST GUIDE AND RELAXED INFORMATIVE CULINARY EXPERIENCE
NOT TO BE MISSED BEST TOUR EXPERIENCE I HAVE HAD! The guide Zerefa was obviously respected and his English and tran…
jamesbV4437WF
jamesbV4437WF
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DON’T USE VIATOR
DON’T USE VIATOR!!!! I paid my money and got my confirmation, but the guide never showed up. The guide never re…
curwinl2021
curwinl2021
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Alex and Ashanavi The Magnificent
From the meeting of these two gentlemen I knew my day was going to be spectacular . I was greeted so kindly like i …
WeakKneeTraveler
WeakKneeTraveler
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Well Organised
Did a day trip from Addis Ababa. Pick up was on time and guide spoke fairly good English. The tour was well paced a…
S6603CXkeiths
S6603CXkeiths
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Excellent but pickup communication a bit lacking
Tour was as advertised. The driver Tamira was safe (as one can be—other drivers, not so much) and both he and guide…
michaelbM7627NQ
michaelbM7627NQ
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Great Day. Good mix of Nature, History and Life
Zerefa is a five star tour guide with empathie. We learnt so much about life in the country. Tamirat was the driver…
RichT529
RichT529
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Excellent all around
A great day-long tour led by Zerefa and with Tamrat as the excellent driver. Zerefa is highly knowledgeable about …
Z7143SWmarkm
Z7143SWmarkm
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Day Trip From Addis
An excellent way to spend a day away from Addis. On time and very pleasant, I would certainly recommend my guide A…
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Kerstin
1 contribution
Had a great day in Addis with Zerefa and Tamirat (-:
Feb 2020
Being in town for a three-day work engagement, we had no time to prepare for any weekend activity. Surprisingly, we could still book our one-day city tour with "My Guzo" on very short notice at 7.30pm the night before we went. Zerefa, our guide, was treating us like family members. He was super organized, caring, and enthusiastic. We felt how much he loves his job as a tour guide. Not less important was the fact, that his driver Tamirat, was a relaxed and safe driver. We were in wonderful hands! Ultimately, we enjoyed the day with "Ze" and Tamirat so much, that we decided to book another tour to explore the countryside. Thanks for a wonderful experience!
Written March 2, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
myGuzo
Dear Customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience here. As a tour company that specializes in authentic Ethiopian travel experiences, we take pride in showing you our real Ethiopia - its history, people and culture. We are glad that you were able to do this tour. We are encouraged by the positive feedback, while we promise you that we strive to improve our service every day. Warmest regards, the myGuzo Team
Written March 4, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
renatafreirega
11 contributions
AMAZING
Sep 2019 • Couples
Out tour was just perfect! He guided us to the city with a wondeful conversation about culture, culinary, religion and so many things! He also took us to Mount Entoto, to the best coffee shop in the city, to a local restaurant, to the National Museum and he also helped us to find some local art to bring back home. It was a lovely day and we are very grateful because Ethiopia is now in our heart! <3
Written September 21, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
myGuzo
Dear Customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience here. As a tour company that specializes in authentic Ethiopian travel experiences, we take pride in showing you our real Ethiopia - its history, people and culture. We are glad that you were able to do this tour. We are encouraged by the positive feedback, while we promise you that we strive to improve our service every day. Warmest regards, the myGuzo Team
Written March 4, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
eschindler
Tucson, AZ116 contributions
Enjoyable and educational overview of Addis
We had the pleasure of spending the day with Alex who showed us the sights and sounds of this city. He is friendly, knowledgeable and professional.
We joined a diverse group of four others and got a real sense of the culture as well as the city. Make this your first activity upon arrival in Ethiopia and you will be very happy at days end!
Written January 20, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
myGuzo
Dear Customer, Thank you much for taking the time to write a detailed review about your experience with our company. We take pride in showing our customers the real Ethiopian culture. We are encouraged to continue to do so by your positive remark. Looking forward to showing you more of Ethiopia next time. Regards, the myGuzo Team
Written February 8, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
ccms1983
The Hague, The Netherlands1 contribution
Highlights of Addis Ababa
Dec 2018 • Solo
I had the pleasure to join the Best of Addis Ababa in 1 day tour. It was a great experience, and the myGuzo team can be characterized as knowledgeable, friendly, and highly responsive to one's requests.
Written January 2, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
myGuzo
Dear Customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on our service. It was a pleasure hosting you and showing you the real Ethiopia through crafted authentic Ethiopian travel experiences. We look forward to seeing you in Ethiopia again. Warmest regards, the myGuzo Team
Written January 17, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Dilli Singh
2 contributions
One day guided tour to Addis
Nov 2018
Many of the media were describing Addis Ababa to be a NOT SAFE city that's why I had planned not to visit. But when I enquired with some of the friends who worked/visit there said that is safe. So, I visited there. I experienced no hassle any where at Addis. The one day guided tour was excellent. The Travel Guide Mr. Adish was also very knowledgeable in social-cultural-religious and historical facts. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole stay at Addis.
Written January 30, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
myGuzo
Dear Customer, Thank you very much for the positive review about your experience on the Best of Addis Ababa tour. We realize that it is hard to decide what to do in Addis Ababa when you have one day or two, which is the reason we put together the must-see places in the Best of Addis Ababa tour based on our customers feedback. Thank you for supporting us and this particular tour. We look forward to showing you more of our country on your next travel. Warmest regards, the myGuzo Team
Written February 22, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Monique036
1 contribution
Amazing trip! Best of Addis Ababa Full Day Tour
Sep 2018 • Couples
Both me and my husband went on a guided tour with myguzo back in September. Our tour guide was Seid. We had an amazing time. He was very professional and detail oriented. He taught us all about Ethiopian culture. We couldn't believe our eyes when we got to visit the Merkato Market, it was a sight we never seen before. This one day tour will be a valuable experience even if you're are just in transit through Ethiopia for the day like we were. We got lucky and we got to experience one of their holiday celebrations with bon fires!! We would love to visit Ethiopia again and use the same tour guide. Seid was great! And he went above and beyond our expectations!!
Written October 22, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
myGuzo
Dear Customer, Thank you for taking your valuable time to share your experience of our service in Ethiopia. We are glad that you enjoyed the culture and adventures in Addis Ababa through the Best of Addis Ababa tour. Our company is different from others in that we focus on showing you the real Ethiopia (not the one prepared just for tourists). We are encouraged by your review to continue to deliver authentic Ethiopian Travel Experiences. We look forward to showing you more of our Ethiopia next time. Best regards, the myGuzo Team
Written November 21, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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