Addis Ababa private guided city tour

Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia along with the diplomatic headquarter of more than 70 Embassies, African Union (AU) and UNECA (ECA); has been established in 1887 during the reign of Emperor Menelik. The City with an average elevation of 2400 mabsl is listed as one of the third high elevated cities in the universe. On this tour you will visit monuments, experience the lively hood of peoples, explore more about Christianity & Islamism in Ethiopia and panoramic view of the city from the top part of the mountain. Beside these you will witness Ethiopia is really 'the land of Origins' while you visit the Museums. Explore the city of Addis Ababa, on a guided city tour, visit its attractions, and have an authentic local Experience. This tour can be customized according to your needs and the places you want to visit, below we highlight the best possible attraction to visit. A trip to Mount Entoto will give you a magnificent panoramic view of the city. Entoto was the capital of Ethiopia before 1896.

On this tour, visit the National Museum that exhibits numerous antiquates, historical relics, archaeological and pale-ontological objects including the 3. 18 million year fossil of Lucy; one of the fine Ethiopian Orthodox Church St. Trinity Cathedral that contains several interesting modern paintings and stained Glass Paintings; Mercato - the biggest open market of Africa and the commanding panoramic view point Mount Entoto which offers the stupendous view of the city. Entoto was soon abandoned as a site for the capital - it was cold, difficult to provision and there was a shortage of wood. Empress Taytu was said to have led the move down to the plain of Finfine, and to have named the new capital Addis Ababa, or New Flower. In this trip depend on the interest of clients experience cooking of Ethiopian cuisine & cultural coffee ceremony.