• Mercato Market - Explore Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market, where a vast array of goods is available. Shopping here is a must-do experience in the city, but navigating it requires local expertise. This exclusive shopping tour guides you through hidden traditional markets, including food tours in Addis and local-favorite shopping spots. Discover landmarks as you walk through the lively city and shop your way through Ethiopia’s capital on this full-day adventure. Enjoy convenient hotel or airport pickup and travel with your guide to Addis Ababa’s top spots for authentic local products like coffee, jewelry, and leather. Visit notable locations such as Piazza, Zebra Souvenir/Gallery, and the Stadium. Afterwards, indulge in a delicious food tour and enjoy the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony and tasting.

• Meskel Square - Meskel Square is more than a landmark; it is the vibrant heart of Addis Ababa, where history, culture, and community converge. This expansive square, surrounded by significant buildings, is a hub for local gatherings, festivals, and events celebrating Ethiopian heritage. It is renowned for the annual Meskel Festival, which draws thousands of visitors and highlights the rich traditions of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Here, you can witness the ‘Demera,’ a bonfire ceremony symbolizing the discovery of the True Cross, an event of great religious importance. Visitors to Meskel Square will be immersed in a lively atmosphere filled with people, vendors, and performers. It’s an excellent place to enjoy traditional Ethiopian coffee and observe local daily life. Photographers will find stunning views to capture.

• Merab Hotel | Merkato | ምዕራብ ሆቴል | መርካቶ - Merkato serves the local population of Addis Ababa. The name “Merkato” means “market” in Italian and gained popularity during the Italian Occupation of Addis Ababa (1936 – 1941). During this time, Merkato was the primary shopping and trading area for locals.

During this half-day guided tour, explore the fascinating labyrinths of the world’s most vibrant and colorful open-air marketplace and gain wonderful insights. Discover stalls filled with mysterious potions, colorful spices, coffee beans, and exquisite hand-knotted items. Deepen your understanding of Ethiopian culture and customs, learn to haggle, and enjoy bargaining for the best prices. Hear captivating stories, discover exotic smells and sights, and prepare for a feast of the senses!

Note: Genuine, passionate tour guides ensure a delightful, hassle-free, and unique experience. Avoid all scams and enjoy the beauty of your journey in Addis Ababa.

• National Museum of Ethiopia - The museum is divided into three sections. In the basement, the paleontological exhibition features many precious local archaeological finds, including the fossilized remains of early hominids, most famously “Lucy.” The collection is among the most important in sub-Saharan Africa. On the ground floor, artifacts from the Aksumite, pre-Aksumite, Solomonic, and Gonderian periods are displayed. The first floor showcases Ethiopian art from early 14th-century parchment to 20th-century canvas oil paintings.

• Addis Ababa - End your night by tasting Ethiopian cuisine at one of the city’s renowned restaurants, YOD ABISSINIA, located near Addis airport. Savor the flavors of injera, spicy stews, and the local drink honey wine, tejj, while enjoying the traditional Ethiopian dance called Eskita. Attend from 8 pm to 10:30 pm and capture memorable moments during the party.

You can experience all of this in one day with different tour times, or choose specific places you don’t want to miss.

• Tomoca Coffee - Situated in the Piazza area, Tomoca is Ethiopia’s oldest coffee shop, established in 1953.

• Addis Ababa - Experience the vibrant music scene in Addis Ababa. At one of the two best traditional Ethiopian restaurants, enjoy a full sensory experience:
  • FEEL the texture of Injera, the spongy Ethiopian bread, as you eat with your fingers.
  • TASTE the deliciously hot local Ethiopian cuisine.
  • LISTEN to the diverse rhythms of Ethiopian music from across the country.
  • SEE the captivating cultural dances at the best spot to enjoy a live music show.

Have an Ethiopian local driver/guide to learn about the food, tribes, and culture. The show runs from 7:30 to 10:30 pm, and you will be picked up by a Suzuki Dzire (3 or 4 people) or a Toyota Minivan (6 to 8 people) to Yod Abyssinia Cultural Restaurant. Enjoy an evening of traditional Ethiopian dinner accompanied by live music at Yod Abissinia Cultural Restaurant. Immerse yourself in the rhythms of traditional Ethiopian music and dance. After the show, you will be returned to your starting point.

• Driver/guide with hotel pick up and drop off
• Ethiopian Cultural shows with coffee & ceremony attendance
• Car with fuel + WiFi on board
• All fees and/or taxes
• Drinking bottled water
• Lunch and open market walking tour

• Alcoholic beverages
• Tips for your driver/guide
• Dinner

Experience the delightful flavors of Ethiopian cuisine and the lively music scene in Addis Ababa. Begin your tour with a visit to the largest open-air market in East Africa, where you can explore various sections and learn about the diverse offerings. Enjoy a comprehensive tour of Ethiopia’s capital city on this full-day excursion. After a convenient airport pickup, travel with a private guide to Addis Ababa’s top spots for authentic local products such as coffee beans, jewelry, and leather goods. Visit notable locations like Piazza, Zebra Souvenir & Gallery shops, and indulge in delicious food tours. Participate in Ethiopia’s renowned coffee ceremony before returning to the starting point, where you will have ample time to refresh and prepare for an evening of traditional Ethiopian dining accompanied by live music at Yod Abyssinia cultural restaurant. Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of traditional Ethiopian music and dance. Conclude your journey back at the starting point.

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