Experience Menelik II Square: Addis Ababa's Historic Hub

Step into the vibrant soul of Ethiopia at Menelik II Square. As a central landmark in Addis Ababa, this historic square offers an immersive gateway to the city's rich cultural heritage and bustling urban life. Explore nearby treasures like the National Museum and the legendary Merkato market through our expertly curated city tours. Whether you are seeking deep historical insights, authentic Ethiopian coffee experiences, or guided walking tours, Menelik II Square is the ultimate starting point for your Ethiopian adventure. Book your unforgettable cultural journey today and witness the majestic spirit of Addis Ababa firsthand!

4.98/5 avg ratingTours from $63.4510 unique experiencesFree cancellation included

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Rating

Rating

4.98★ average

Based on 453 pooled reviews with ~97% positive sentiment

Tour Price

Tour Price

$68–$98 typical

Median price is $75, with a full range of $63–$184

Tour Length

Tour Length

6–8 hours typical

Median duration is 7 hours

Best For

Best For

Cultural & City Tours

90% of options focus on these themes

Booking Perks

Booking Perks

100% free cancellation

All 10 available tours offer instant confirmation

Tour Style

Tour Style

Guided & Private options

90% are guided tours, 30% are private

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Addis Ababa & Mount Entoto View Point, Museums Palace,Market Tour
$65
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Addis Ababa & Mount Entoto View Point, Museums Palace,Market Tour
Summary

At 3,200 meters in elevation, Entoto Hill is sort of the roof of Addis Ababa. Driving up the steep road, you’ll pass homes and small villages, highland growth, and as you gain elevation you’ll start to get great views of Addis Ababa (on a clear day). Menelik II built his palace on the Entoto Hill an...

Inclusions
  • Airport/ Hotel Pick up & drop off & Fuel surcharge
  • Admission fees menelik palace admission fees Saint Mary church
  • Admission fees Menelik Museum + Mount Entoto View Points
  • Admission fees To the National Museum of Ethiopia
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle+ Driver/guide
  • WiFi on board + all attraction fees
Exclusions
  • Lunch at Addis Ababa Restaurant
  • Tips for your driver Guide + park fees
  • Kindly note that the National museum is not open on Monday
Itinerary
  • Mount Entoto
  • Menelik palace
  • National Museum of Ethiopia
  • Shiro Meda Market
  • Tiglachin Memorial
  • Addis Ababa
  • Lion of Judah
  • Yekatit 12 Martyrs Square
  • Menelik II Square
  • Addis Ababa
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Addis Ababa Layover
8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
$63$70
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Addis Ababa Layover
Summary

What sets our Addis Ababa city tour apart is our focus on providing a deep, authentic experience that goes beyond the usual tourist spots. We offer a personalized approach, taking you through both well-known landmarks and hidden gems of the city, like the historic Bata Mariam Church with its undergr...

Inclusions
  • Tour guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry/Admission Meskel square
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission Merkato
  • Ethiopian coffee
  • Entry/Admission Yekatit 12 monument
  • Entry/Admission Bata Mariam church
  • Admission/entry Entoto not in the park
  • Experienced driver
  • Entry/Admission National museum
Exclusions
  • Drinks
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
Itinerary
  • Meskel Square
  • Addis Ababa
  • National Museum of Ethiopia
  • Mercato Market
  • Yekatit 12 Martyrs Square
  • Menelik II Square
  • Tiglachin Memorial
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Discover Addis Ababa:Museums,Churche,Markets,Landmarks & Coffee
$75
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Discover Addis Ababa:Museums,Churche,Markets,Landmarks & Coffee
Summary

The tour I provide in Addis Ababa is truly exceptional, offering an authentic and insightful experience that only a local can deliver. Born and raised in Addis, I bring a deep personal connection to the city, sharing its rich history and culture with passion and authenticity. With a BA degree in His...

Inclusions
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Guide
Itinerary
  • Entoto Natural Park
  • Ethnological Museum
  • National Museum Of Ethiopia
  • Mercato Market
  • Lion of Judah
  • Yekatit 12 Martyrs Square
  • Menelik II Square
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Addis Ababa Guided City Tours
8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
$85
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Addis Ababa Guided City Tours
Summary

Experience many of Addis Ababa’s highlights on one comprehensive and affordable tours. After a convenient hotel or airport pickup, catch amazing views of Ethiopia’s capital city from atop Enoto. Explore important landmarks like the 15th-century church and Rastafarian pilgrimage site St. George Cathe...

Inclusions
  • All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions
  • Tip for the guide and driver
  • personal needed
Itinerary
  • National Museum of Ethiopia
  • Menelik II Square
  • Mount Entoto
  • Mercato Market
  • Yekatit 12 Martyrs Square
  • Meskel Square
  • Ethnological Museum
  • Trinity Cathedral Addis Ababa
  • Lion of Judah
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour
$103
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Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour
Summary

If you are looking to explore Addis Ababa in just one day with an experienced guide who has lived all their life in the City, you have come to the right place! On this all-inclusive tour, we have hand-picked the must-see places for you, some of which are listed below: Nature & Viewpoint - Entoto M...

Inclusions
  • Pickup and drop-off at any location in Addis Ababa (Hotel, house or airport)
  • Accompanying English speaking guide
  • Ground transportation including a car, a driver and fuel
  • Local tour guides
Exclusions
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tip for tour guide
  • Other cost not offered in this program
Itinerary
  • Mount Entoto
  • Entoto Maryam Church
  • Menelik palace
  • Chiromeda Market
  • National Museum of Ethiopia
  • Menelik II Square
  • Mercato Market
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Minimum age is 8 years, May be operated by a multi-lingual guide, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Museum Highlights Guided Day Tour in Addis Ababa
$103
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Museum Highlights Guided Day Tour in Addis Ababa
Summary

As a nation with more than 3,000 years of age and 80 Ethnic groups, Ethiopia is rich in culture, history and heritage. In just 5-7 hours, this comprehensive museum tour will leave you with an appreciation for Ethiopia as a country.

Inclusions
  • Pickup and drop-off at any location in Addis Ababa (Hotel, house or airport)
  • Entrance fees to FOUR/FIVE museums
  • Accompanying English speaking guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Ground transportation including a car, a driver and fuel
  • Local tour guides at the museums
Exclusions
  • Lunch
  • Tip for tour guide
  • Other cost not offered in this program
Itinerary
  • Mount Entoto
  • Menelik palace
  • Entoto Maryam Church
  • Ethnological Museum
  • National Museum of Ethiopia
  • Menelik II Square
  • St. George's Cathedral
  • Holy Trinity Cathedral
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Minimum age is 8 years, May be operated by a multi-lingual guide, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Addis Ababa city guided tours
7.5 hrsFree cancellation
$75
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Addis Ababa city guided tours
Summary

Experience the best of Addis Ababa on a comprehensive full-day tour that begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel or the airport. Visit the National Museum, home to the famous 3 million-year-old fossils of Lucy, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Merkato, the largest open-air m...

Inclusions
  • All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions
  • personal interest like gift souvenir shops
Itinerary
  • National Museum of Ethiopia
  • Ethnological Museum
  • Mount Entoto
  • Tiglachin Memorial
  • Mercato Market
  • Meskel Square
  • Menelik II Square
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Addis Ababa Historical Cultural Guided Tours
$75
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Addis Ababa Historical Cultural Guided Tours
Summary

Addis Ababa’s the best highlight of on one comprehensive full-day tour. After a convenient hotel or airport pickup, explore the National Museum, where the 3 million-year-old fossils of Lucy is kept, and Merkato, the giant open-air market. Catch amazing views of Ethiopia’s capital city from Enoto, en...

Inclusions
  • Government tax
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Guide
  • Transportation
Exclusions
  • personal interest souvenir
Itinerary
  • National Museum of Ethiopia
  • Mount Entoto
  • Shiro Meda Market
  • Mercato Market
  • Menelik II Square
  • Holy Trinity Cathedral
  • Ethnological Museum
  • Meskel Square
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Discover Addis Ababa Half Day City Highlights Tour
$250
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Discover Addis Ababa Half Day City Highlights Tour
Summary

Experience the best of Addis Ababa in just half a day, combining history, nature, adventure, and authentic Ethiopian coffee. This tour takes you to Mount Entoto, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking city views. Explore Ethiopia’s rich history at the National Museum, home to the famous fossil "Lucy," and ...

Inclusions
  • Car, Fuel and driver allowance
  • Entrance frees to Church, National Museum, Parks
  • Professional Guide
Exclusions
  • Night Airport transfer, Phone calls, Laundry, any additional photography charges...
Itinerary
  • Adwa Victory Memorial Museum
  • National Museum of Ethiopia
  • Trinity Cathedral Addis Ababa
  • Mercato Market
  • Mount Entoto
  • Unity Park
  • Lion of Judah
  • Yekatit 12 Martyrs Square
  • Menelik II Square
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Service animals allowed, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Best of Addis Ababa: Coffee Ceremony, Lucy, & Authentic Tour
$64
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Best of Addis Ababa: Coffee Ceremony, Lucy, & Authentic Tour
Summary

When you land in Addis Ababa, it can feel like a lot to take in all at once. We built this tour to show you the version of the city we love the best coffee, the most vibrant markets, and the quietest views. The plan for the day: We’ll start with a bit of a "time travel" session at the National Muse...

Inclusions
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Entoto
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Tiglachin Memorial
  • Entry/Admission - Ethnological Museum
  • Professional Guide
  • Entry/Admission - National Museum
  • Free WI-FI
Exclusions
  • Souvenirs
Itinerary
  • Holy Trinity Cathedral
  • National Museum of Ethiopia
  • Ethnological Museum
  • Yekatit 12 Martyrs Square
  • Shiro Meda Market
  • Entoto Maryam Church
  • Menelik II Square
  • Mercato Market
  • Tiglachin Memorial
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.