Ethiopia & East Africa · office in Gondar · Open daily · 8:00 - 18:00 (East Africa Time)
City & Culture
The capital in a day. Museums, markets, cathedrals and coffee — a guided full-day introduction to Ethiopia's vibrant capital before or after your main journey.
From
From USD 150 per person
Indicative private-tour price — your full quote is confirmed when you enquire.
Make the most of your time in Addis Ababa with a guided day tour covering the capital's essential sights: the National Museum (home of Lucy), Holy Trinity Cathedral, and the extraordinary Merkato market.
Between visits we'll stop for Ethiopian coffee — a ceremony and a ritual that is the heart of daily life here.
The pace is relaxed and flexible, so it works equally well as a first taste of Ethiopia or a final cultural bonus on your last day.
Route difficulty
Relaxed pace with little or no sustained trekking.
Best time to go
Trekking runs year-round with the right plan — ask us for the best window for your dates.
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Pickup at your hotel, an unhurried tour of the National Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Mount Entoto views and Merkato market, with a coffee stop en route and lunch at a local restaurant.
More details provided at booking.
A relaxed pace with little or no trekking — ideal for most travellers and families.
Tight schedules — this tour fits neatly into a short break or a long weekend.
Run small-group or privately so the experience stays personal.
Not sure it's the right fit? We'll help you choose — see how we plan trips.
Indicative pricing
US$ 300
US$ 150 per person × 2
Yes — we can adapt the timings around your flights so you see the best of Addis even on a short connection.
The route is flexible. Tell us your interests — museums, markets, churches or coffee — and we'll tailor the day.
The walled old town of the east
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The complete Ethiopia
The definitive overland journey — northern castles and churches, the Simien trek, Danakil's volcanoes, Tigray's cliffs and Harar's alleys in one grand loop.
The vibrant capital at the heart of Africa — a modern city of museums, markets, coffee culture and the seat of the African Union.
Send us an inquiry and we'll confirm availability, answer your questions and finalise every detail for you.
