• Shiro Meda Market - If your tour falls on a Sunday, an alternative open market will be recommended since Merkato Market is closed on Sundays. Instead, visit Shiro Meda, a lively market known for its Ethiopian textiles, ranging from wedding dresses to various clothing types. Located near the US Embassy in Addis Ababa, it is one of the top local markets for purchasing handwoven cotton garments, primarily for women. It is also renowned for small gift items like bed covers, tablecloths, scarves, T-shirts, necklaces, earrings, and more.

• Yobez Traditional Restaurant - Whether starting or ending your day in Addis Ababa, this tour offers an authentic glimpse into local culinary culture with the opportunity to taste delicious local specialties. The focus is mainly on vegetarian dishes, which are the national dishes of Ethiopia, and also include foods suitable for the fasting season, common in Ethiopia. It features vegetables such as cabbage, potatoes, beans, lentils, and chickpeas, as well as non-vegetarian options like chicken stew (Doro Wot). This spicy local chicken stew is made with a blend of spices including pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, ginger, and more. Doro Wot is an Ethiopian chicken stew prepared with spiced local butter, berbere, caramelized onions, and hard-boiled eggs. It’s a popular dish in both Ethiopia and Eritrea, often enjoyed communally from a shared bowl and basket, typically eaten with injera, a flatbread made from teff, Ethiopia’s staple grain. Enjoy coffee, tea, or bottled water as well.

• Merab Hotel | Merkato | ምዕራብ ሆቴል | መርካቶ - Experience shopping in Ethiopia’s capital city with this tour day outing. After a convenient airport or hotel pickup, travel with a private guide to Addis Ababa’s best spots for authentic local products like coffee, jewelry, and leather. Visit the expansive open-air Merkato Market and notable locations like Piazza, old Tomoca coffee shops, Zebra Gallery, and the Stadium. Explore leather shops and then enjoy a delicious lunch at Addis Ababa’s best local restaurant, the first and oldest restaurant in East Africa. Conclude with an Ethiopian traditional coffee ceremony. During this half-day guided tour, explore the fascinating labyrinths of the world’s most vibrant and colorful open-air market, gaining wonderful insights. Discover stalls filled with mysterious potions, colorful spices, coffee beans, and exquisite hand-knotted items. Deepen your knowledge of Ethiopian culture and customs, learn to haggle, and enjoy bargaining for the best prices while hearing captivating stories.

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

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

Explore the historical evolution section of the museum to discover the rise and fall of the powerful Aksumite Empire, understand the influence of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, and delve into the complexities of modern Ethiopia’s history.

On the first floor of the National Museum of Ethiopia, witness 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 driver guide + WiFi on board
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Ethiopian Best National Food tasting (non-vegetarian & vegan dishes)
• Entry/Admission to National Museum of Ethiopia
• Walking tours to Open Air Mercato Market
• Ethiopian traditional coffee tasting + organic fruit juices

• Tips for your driver/guide
• Merkato Market is closed on Sundays. But will refer you to Shiro Meda Sunday local Market instead
• National Museum is temporarily closed from Dec 19, 2024.

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.