• Mercato Market - Experience the vibrant essence of Addis Ababa with a guided tour of the renowned Merkato Market, one of Africa’s largest and most lively open-air markets.

Explore a vast network of narrow alleys and bustling stalls brimming with color, energy, and culture. Witness the rhythm of daily Ethiopian trade as you navigate sections filled with freshly roasted coffee beans, aromatic spices, handwoven textiles, leather goods, clothing, household items, and locally crafted products.

With the guidance of an expert local guide, learn to navigate the market like a local—understand pricing, observe traditional bargaining, and engage with friendly traders who bring the market to life through stories and daily commerce.

This immersive experience provides a profound insight into authentic Ethiopian urban life, where culture, tradition, and trade converge in one of Africa’s most dynamic marketplaces.

• Shiro Meda Market - If your tour is scheduled on a Sunday, an alternative arrangement will be made, as Merkato Market is closed on Sundays. Instead, visit Shiro Meda Market, located near Mount Entoto. Shiro Meda is particularly famous for its vibrant Sunday market and is a top destination for Ethiopian textiles, offering a wide selection of handwoven cotton garments, traditional attire, scarves, and finely crafted local accessories and souvenirs.

Alternatively, Sholla Market may be visited, an active open market on Sundays that offers a similar range of goods to Merkato—including clothing, fresh produce, household items, and handicrafts—in a more relaxed and less crowded setting.

This adjustment ensures the continuity of your tour while maintaining a rich, authentic, and high-quality local market experience.

• National Museum of Ethiopia - Gain a deeper understanding of human evolutionary history with a visit to the National Museum of Ethiopia, home to the world-famous “Lucy,” a 3.2 million-year-old fossil of Australopithecus afarensis, highlighting Ethiopia’s key role in human origins.

Explore the museum’s historical sections to learn about the rise and legacy of the Aksumite Empire, the influence of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, and modern Ethiopian history.

The upper floors showcase Ethiopia’s artistic heritage, from ancient religious art to contemporary works, along with exhibits of traditional clothing, tools, and cultural artifacts from across the country.

• Tomoca Coffee - Situated in the Piazza area, Tomoca is the oldest coffee shop in Ethiopia (since 1953). Experience Ethiopia’s finest original black coffee or coffee with milk macchiato. Discover the best roasted coffee or purchase a bag of ground coffee at the historic Tomoca coffee shop in the Piazza area.
• Addis Ababa - Whether starting or ending your day in Addis Ababa, enjoy an authentic Ethiopian culinary experience featuring vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes that reflect local food traditions and fasting culture.

Vegetarian options include cabbage, potatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and beans, richly spiced and slow-cooked. The non-vegetarian highlight is Doro Wat, Ethiopia’s spicy chicken stew made with berbere, onions, garlic, ginger, spiced butter, and eggs. All meals are served with injera, Ethiopia’s traditional flatbread, shared communally.

You will also taste traditional drinks such as Tej (honey wine), Tela (beer), and Araki (spirit), along with an Ethiopian coffee ceremony, a traditional ritual of roasting, brewing, and serving coffee.

Your guide explains cultural meanings, preparation, and dining customs, with opportunities to interact with locals and experience Ethiopian hospitality.

• Lion of Judah - The “Lion of Judah” is a deeply significant biblical and cultural symbol, originally referring to the Tribe of Judah and, in Christian tradition, to Jesus Christ. In Ethiopia, it holds special national importance as an imperial emblem of the monarchy, most notably associated with Emperor Haile Selassie. It represents authority, spiritual legacy, and Ethiopian identity, and remains one of the country’s most enduring and respected symbols.

Black Lion statues are striking cultural icons found in Ethiopia, symbolizing strength, pride, and resilience. They reflect the long-standing tradition of the lion as a guardian figure in Ethiopian heritage, representing dignity, courage, and the proud spirit of the nation.

• Guided Walking Tours to Open air Mercato Market
• Unlimited drinking bottled water
• Attend Ethiopian traditional coffee Ceremony
• All types of organic fruit juices tasting
• Professional driver/guide
• Wifi on board
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Fuel surcharge included
• Entry/Admission - National Museum of Ethiopia

• Ethiopian National Food none vegetarian & Vegan all types +Tips for your driver/guide
• Merkato Market is closed on Sundays. But will refer you to Shiro Meda Sunday local Market instead
• Kindly note that the National museum is not open on Monday

Discover the vibrant food, markets, and culture of Addis Ababa on a personalized tour. Savor a variety of vegetarian, vegan, and non-vegetarian meals accompanied by fresh fruit juices. Visit the National Museum to view the famous fossil Lucy, wander through Piazza, enjoy a coffee at Tomoca Coffee, and participate in a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Design a flexible itinerary with your guide. Additional attraction fees are not included but can be arranged upon request.

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