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Meskel Square

Meskel Square

3.1

Meskel Square is a major transportation hub in Addis Ababa. It is next to the Red Horror Museum and the Estfanos light rail station, so the transportation is very convenient, and you can use public transportation to come here. This square is mainly used for special events, so it is usually very quiet, and there are many small cafes where you can go to sit, have a cup of coffee, and have a snack. During festivals, there will be many celebrations in Meskel Square, which is more lively and the atmosphere will be very good.

Ethiopia · Addis Ababa
Friendship Park

Friendship Park

3
Ethiopia · Addis Ababa
Shola Market

Shola Market

3
5.0/5
1 reviews

In Sholla market you can buy a lot of spices, some local specialties and souvenirs, the coffee here is very good, there are also some local clothes and so on. The shopping here can get good prices and some very good things, which is very suitable for buying special souvenirs for family and friends. Very interesting market, where you can learn about the life of Ethiopian people.

Ethiopia · Addis Ababa
Menelik II Square

Menelik II Square

2.9
5.0/5
1 reviews
Ethiopia · Addis Ababa
Lion Park

Lion Park

2.9
4.0/5
1 reviews

Lion Park is a zoo equipped with safe safari vehicles that visitors can ride to observe, photograph, and view lions up close. In addition to viewing lions, the zoo also features other wildlife for visitors to see, such as zebras, emus, small antelopes, and grassland birds.

Ethiopia · Addis Ababa
GAST Entertainment

GAST Entertainment

2.9
Ethiopia · Addis Ababa
Kuriftu Water Park | ኩሪፍቱ የውሃ ፓርክ

Kuriftu Water Park | ኩሪፍቱ የውሃ ፓርክ

2.9
Ethiopia · East Shewa
Entoto Park

Entoto Park

2.8
Ethiopia · Addis Ababa
African Union Headquarters

African Union Headquarters

2.8
Ethiopia · Addis Ababa
Bole Airport Square

Bole Airport Square

2.8
Ethiopia · Addis Ababa

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National Museum of Ethiopia
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Addis Ababa

National Museum of Ethiopia

5.8
4.6/5
85 reviews
Ethiopia · Addis Ababa
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1-day tour with private charter in Addis Ababa city area, including hotel pick-up and drop-off service within the city area

1-day tour with private charter in Addis Ababa city area, including hotel pick-up and drop-off service within the city area

Departs from Addis Ababa

Duration: 13.3 hrsEnglish
From€ 163.36
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5D4N • 5 DAYS Lalibela, Axum, Tigray churches and Danakil

Level 2
5D4N • 5 DAYS Lalibela, Axum, Tigray churches and Danakil

3.4/5
7 reviews
EnglishPrivate Tours
From EUR 891
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5D4N • 5 Days Omo Valley Tours

5D4N • 5 Days Omo Valley Tours

5/5
26 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From EUR 757
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Featured Culture & history in Ethiopia

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Day trip Debre Libanos, Bule nile George &Portugal Bridge
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Day trip Debre Libanos, Bule nile George &Portugal Bridge

Duration: 9 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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From€ 138.04
Addis Ababa city culture and National Museum of Ethiopia 1-day tour
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Addis Ababa city culture and National Museum of Ethiopia 1-day tour

Duration: 1 hr
English
From€ 130.69
1-day private tour from Addis Ababa to the East African Rift Valley lakes for bird watching
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1-day private tour from Addis Ababa to the East African Rift Valley lakes for bird watching

Duration: 2.7 hrs
English
From€ 501.20
1-day tour to Debre Libanos Monastery and Portuguese Bridge in Ethiopia
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1-day tour to Debre Libanos Monastery and Portuguese Bridge in Ethiopia

Duration: 4.3 hrs
English
From€ 245.03
Ethiopia: Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela (11 churches) + panoramic mountaintop monastery
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Ethiopia: Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela (11 churches) + panoramic mountaintop monastery

Duration: 6.8 hrs
English
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From€ 85.54
Day trip to Adadi Mariyam, Tiya and Melka kunture
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Day trip to Adadi Mariyam, Tiya and Melka kunture

4.4/5
· 18 reviews
Duration: 9 hrs
Free cancellation
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From€ 51.70
Best of Addis Ababa city tour
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Best of Addis Ababa city tour

5.0/5
· 1 review
Duration: 5 hrs
Free cancellation
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From€ 44.53
Addis Ababa: Ethiopian History, Culture and Coffee Day Trip
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Addis Ababa: Ethiopian History, Culture and Coffee Day Trip

Duration: 9 hrs
Free cancellation
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From€ 70.59

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City Tour with Cooking Class & Meal
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City Tour with Cooking Class & Meal

Duration: 7 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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From€ 224.42
1-day tour to Bishoftu Volcanic Lakes in Ethiopia
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1-day tour to Bishoftu Volcanic Lakes in Ethiopia

Duration: 7 hrs
English
From€ 193.80
Addis Ababa: Horse Riding, Stables, and Coffee Tour
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Addis Ababa: Horse Riding, Stables, and Coffee Tour

Duration: 1 hr
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From€ 60.35
Addis Ababa Highlights Private Day Tour
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Addis Ababa Highlights Private Day Tour

Duration: 1 day
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From€ 62.34
From Awash: Benuna Village Coffee Tour with Ceremony
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From Awash: Benuna Village Coffee Tour with Ceremony

Free cancellation
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From€ 642.09
Addis Ababa by Night: Ethiopian Food, Culture & Dance
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Addis Ababa by Night: Ethiopian Food, Culture & Dance

5.0/5
· 1 review
Duration: 4 hrs
Free cancellation
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Addis Ababa Debrezeit Day Trip with Lakefront Lunch
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Addis Ababa Debrezeit Day Trip with Lakefront Lunch

Duration: 12 hrs
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From€ 151.89

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2D1N • 2 Days Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park

Level 32D1N • 2 Days Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park

4.4/5
5 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From EUR 357
3D2N • 3-Day Awash National Park Wildlife & Hot Springs Tour

3D2N • 3-Day Awash National Park Wildlife & Hot Springs Tour

Max. 12 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
• Enjoy breathtaking views and stories of Ethiopia’s past · • Excellent bird watching opportunities with endemic and migratory species · • Explore Awash Falls where the river crashes through a stunning basalt gorge
From EUR 652
8D7N • Ethiopia: 8-Day Bike and Hike Adventure

8D7N • Ethiopia: 8-Day Bike and Hike Adventure

Max. 20 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
Explore the dramatic escarpments of the Great Rift Valley · Feel the thrill of cycling through volcanic craters and fertile fields · Pedal past traditional villages and vibrant markets
From EUR 1,666
3D2N • • Ethiopia Danakil Experience: Fire, Salt & Color Adventure

3D2N • • Ethiopia Danakil Experience: Fire, Salt & Color Adventure

Max. 12 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
• Enjoy a remote adventure in Ethiopia’s most extreme region · • Experience one of the hottest places on Earth firsthand · • Explore Dallol’s colorful sulfur pools and alien landscapes
From EUR 627
3D2N • From Addis Ababa: 3-Day wonder of Lalibela churches Trips

3D2N • From Addis Ababa: 3-Day wonder of Lalibela churches Trips

Max. 12 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
Discover the rich history of Ethiopia on a guided tour of Addis Ababa · Enjoy a cultural dinner in Addis Ababa and learn about the local traditions · Explore the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site
From EUR 534
9D8N • 9-Day Ethiopia Danakil Depression, Lalibela & Omo Valley

9D8N • 9-Day Ethiopia Danakil Depression, Lalibela & Omo Valley

Max. 12 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
Discover cultural photography opportunities in Ethiopia · Explore the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and attend a morning mass · Explore the tribes of the Omo Valley
From EUR 1,877
10D9N • 10-Day: Bahir Dar, Gondar, Simien, Lalibela and Danakil trip

10D9N • 10-Day: Bahir Dar, Gondar, Simien, Lalibela and Danakil trip

Max. 15 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
Royal castles and churches in Gondar · Trek through the Simien Mountains and see the Gelada Baboon and vultures · Trek to Erta Ale Volcano and see the lava lake
From EUR 1,976
3D2N • 3-Day Wild Wonders and Nature, Awash National Park Tour

3D2N • 3-Day Wild Wonders and Nature, Awash National Park Tour

Max. 25 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
Explore the diverse wildlife and bird species of Awash National Park · Explore the park’s rich biodiversity and enjoy bird watching · isit the Filwoha Hot Springs for a relaxing soak in the natural thermal waters
From EUR 668

Free things to do in Ethiopia

Meskel Square

Meskel Square

3.1
Ethiopia · Addis Ababa
Shola Market

Shola Market

3
5.0/5
1 reviews
Ethiopia · Addis Ababa

What travellers say about Ethiopia

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E33***042 March 2020
5.0
sholla market is ethiopian market to buy food clothe electronics you can find any thing in sholla market it is the second biger market in ethiopia the first is merkato market

Shola Market

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_We***055 February 2021
5.0
it's a very nice status, if you visit it with a guide, he will tell you its story

Menelik II Square

Trip Moments in Ethiopia

🌋 Danakil Depression, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 — A Journey to Another Planet!

🌋 Danakil Depression, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 — A Journey to Another Planet!

“What if you could visit a place where the ground glows in shades of yellow, green, and orange, volcanoes reshape the horizon, and vast salt plains stretch across one of the hottest regions on Earth?”

@NOMADIC NOMAN · danakildepression · 9 days ago
Lalibela, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 — A Journey into the Heart of Ancient History!

Lalibela, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 — A Journey into the Heart of Ancient History!

“Some places take you to another landscape.”

@NOMADIC NOMAN · lalibela · 11 days ago
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“🌋 Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression: Earth’s Most Alien Landscape 🇪🇹 Imagine walking across a landscape painted in brilliant yellow, emerald green, rusty orange, and white.”

@Rojoni · ethiopia · 11 days ago
Dallol, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 — The Otherworldly Landscape That Looks Like Another Planet

Dallol, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 — The Otherworldly Landscape That Looks Like Another Planet

“What if I told you that one of the most alien-looking landscapes on Earth is hidden in the Horn of Africa?”

@NOMADIC NOMAN · dallol · 12 days ago

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What are the must-do things in Ethiopia?

Don't miss these attractions in Ethiopia: Meskel Square, Friendship Park, and Shola Market. If you like Culture & history, try Day trip Debre Libanos, Bule nile George &Portugal Bridge. If you enjoy Food & drink, try City Tour with Cooking Class & Meal.

You can give City Tour with Cooking Class & Meal and 1-day tour to Bishoftu Volcanic Lakes in Ethiopia a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

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