• Merab Hotel | Merkato | ምዕራብ ሆቴል | መርካቶ - Experience the vibrant capital of Ethiopia with a shopping tour. Enjoy convenient airport or hotel pickup and explore Addis Ababa’s top spots for authentic local goods like coffee, jewelry, and leather with a private guide. Visit the expansive open-air Merkato Market and notable locations such as Piazza, the historic Tomoca coffee shops, Zebra Gallery, and the Stadium. Afterward, savor a delightful lunch at Addis Ababa’s best local restaurant, the first and oldest in East Africa, and enjoy a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. During this half-day guided tour, explore the captivating maze of the world’s most lively and colorful open-air market, gaining valuable insights. Discover stalls filled with intriguing potions, vibrant spices, coffee beans, and exquisite hand-knotted items. Enhance your understanding of Ethiopian culture and customs, learn the art of haggling, and enjoy bargaining for the best deals while listening to captivating stories.

• Yobez Traditional Restaurant - Dive into Addis Ababa’s culinary scene by sampling a variety of Ethiopian foods and drinks. This guided tour takes you to local street food spots and favorite restaurants, where you can try vegan, beef, and fish dishes. Sample beers at each stop, and enjoy both coffee and fresh juice. All food is included in the tour price, along with coffee and bottled water. Taste different beers from across the country, with hotel or airport pickup and drop-off included.

• Tomoca Coffee - Situated in the Piazza area, Tomoca is Ethiopia’s oldest coffee shop, established in 1953. Experience the finest original black coffee or macchiato with milk. Purchase the best roasted coffee or a bag of ground coffee at the historic Tomoca coffee shop in the Piazza area.

• National Museum of Ethiopia - Enhance your understanding of human evolution by visiting the National Museum of Ethiopia. View the renowned Lucy fossil, a 3.2 million-year-old Australopithecus Afarensis, and learn about Ethiopia’s significant role in human evolutionary studies.

Explore the historical evolution section of the museum to learn about the rise and fall of the powerful Aksumite Empire, the influence of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, and the complexities of modern Ethiopian history.

On the first floor of the National Museum of Ethiopia, discover Ethiopian artistic talents, from ancient paintings and sculptures to contemporary masterpieces.

Gain a broader perspective on Ethiopia’s diverse cultures and traditions through traditional clothing, tools, and household items from various regions displayed on the second floor of the museum.

Duration: 1 hour

• Professional guide
• Bottled water
• Lunch
• All fees and taxes included
• Food tasting experience

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

Avoid the typical tourist spots and savor the authentic flavors of Ethiopia with a Local Food Tour. Whether you’re beginning or ending your day in Addis Ababa, this tour offers a genuine glimpse into the local culinary scene, allowing you to sample delicious local specialties. The tour primarily features vegetarian dishes, including Ethiopia’s national dish, which is a staple during the fasting season. This includes a variety of vegetables such as cabbage, potatoes, beans, lentils, and chickpeas, along with a stew made from ground chickpeas. Additionally, the tour offers organic fresh fruit juices like mango, avocado, papaya, banana, and sugarcane juice with lemon and ginger, all organic and highly recommended. Don’t miss out on the benefits of these juices, even when mixed with sugarcane and ginger. The local chicken stew, known as Doro Wot, is a flavorful dish made with a blend of spices including pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, ginger, and more. Doro Wot features berbere, caramelized onions, and hard-boiled eggs.

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