Addis Ababa - Half Day Cultural Experience

During your half-day tour in Addis Ababa, take a guided visit to the Ethnographic (Ethnological) Museum. You’ll learn about the rich cultural heritages of Ethiopia and its diverse ethnic groups.

Discover the pivotal moments that shaped Ethiopia’s rich and glorious history, including the remarkable victory over Italy at the Battle of Adwa in 1896.

Explore the Life Cycle Exhibits to understand the profound customs and rituals surrounding birth, childhood, adulthood, and death of diverse tribes of Ethiopia.

Tour to the Ethnographic Museum also includes visiting the bedroom of Emperor Haile Sellassie I. The museum’s building was the former palace of the emperor.

Located at the main campus of Addis Ababa University, this museum also features an exhibit dedicated to Ethiopian religious and secular music. Learn about the different musical instruments used by various ethnic groups, and diverse musical culture of Ethiopia.

Ethnographic Museum is a top site to discover in Addis Ababa.

Mount Entoto is the other interesting site you will explore on this guided half day tour to Addis Ababa.

Drive north of Addis Ababa via the local market of Shiro Meda, where you can find beautiful hand woven cotton clothes and small gift items, to Mount Entoto.

Stop at Entoto Park and walk to the best outlook near Addis to admire views of the surrounding mountains and see the city from above.

With a private house visit, experience the Ethiopian cultural coffee ceremony, taste local food, and learn baking Enjera bread.

Mount Entoto is one of the best places to experience local culture, enjoy the great panoramic view of Addis Ababa and walk in the Eucalyptus forest at the mountain.

Mount Entoto, with its elevation of 3,200 meters (10,500 feet) above sea level, qualifies Addis Ababa as the highest capital city in Africa.

On a customizable short tour of Addis Ababa, discover Mount Entoto with a professional tour guide and private vehicle.

Take a break at the historic Tomoca Coffee (1953), the first roasting company in Ethiopia. Enjoy one of the best coffees in your life brewed from high-quality highland-grown Arabica coffee from the birthplace of coffee itself, Kaffa.
At Tomoca Coffee, you have the chance to try ‘macchiato’, a shot of espresso with a small dollop of foamed milk on top.
Don’t miss the opportunity to shop the best Ethiopian Coffee Beans, praised for their freshness, vibrant flavors, and unique Ethiopian character.
Tomoca Coffee House is among the top authentic coffee spots in Addis Ababa we take you on this brief guided tour.

As part of your half day sightseeing tour in Addis Ababa, you’ll see iconic monuments of the city like the Lion of Judah Statue.

On a scenic drive, your guide explains the background and importance of the two monuments of Lion of Judah in Addis Ababa – the monumental bronze sculpture of a roaring lion and the stone made statue next to the National Theatre.

In addition to the Lion of Judah, you will see and learn about the historical monuments in Addis Ababa like Yekatit 12 Martyrs Square, Menelik II Statue, Tiglachin Memorial, and Meyazia 27 Square Monument.

As popular as the Lion of Judah monument, you’ll drive by famous squares of Addis Ababa like Meskel Square, Alexander Pushkin Square, Menelik II Square, Mexico Square, and the square dedicated to the French President Charles de Gaulle, near Piazza.

See famous sites in Addis Ababa, including the Lion of Judah Statue, booking a guided half-day sightseeing tour.

Walk through Merkato market (Africa’s biggest) with a knowledgeable guide by your side. Discover Merkato’s back alleys which you might miss as a solo visitor without guide.

With about 1hour tour of Addis Ababa’s Merkato market, gain insider access to sights tucked away from the main pathways. Have unique cultural insights and way of life of local Ethiopians.

Learn how shopping at Merkato market works and practice your bargaining skills. Interact with locals with the help of your multilingual fluent tour guide.

Visit food and Ethiopian spices sections of to feel the delicious aspect of the market experience. Merkato is a heaven for photography. Capture the vibrant atmosphere and your unique moments.

NOTE - Crowded markets like Merkato in Addis Ababa can be overwhelming for some visitors. You can always tell your guide if you prefer to visit Mercato market by driving through instead of driving.

Visit Merkato Market in our half-day cultural and sightseeing tour in Addis Ababa.