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7 Best Markets In Ethiopia

Ethiopia's standouts.

The 7 most popular markets in Ethiopia. What each one actually involves, who guides it, and what it costs.

7 Best Markets In Ethiopia

Ethiopian Culinary Tour – Market, Food, Coffee Ceremony & more

Ethiopian Culinary Tour - Market, Food, Coffee Ceremony & more - Merkato and Atkilt Tera: Spices, Produce, and the Smell Test

1.Ethiopian Culinary Tour – Market, Food, Coffee Ceremony & more

Most Popular★ 5.0

Injera-making, Merkato spices, and a full Ethiopian coffee ceremony in Addis Ababa, with lunch at historic Taitu Hotel included.

“Great tour, our guide Zerefa was amazing! We had actually done two of the items on the itinerary in a previous Addis tour the weekend before, but Zerefa was very flexible in taking us to different spots. Instead of Tomoca and stopping for lunchRead more”

65 reviewsFrom $85.00by myGuzo

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Addis Ababa +Mount Entoto View Point,Museums Palace Market Tours

Addis Ababa +Mount Entoto View Point,Museums Palace Market Tours - Menelik II palace area: a sacred mount feeling without the museum-march vibe

2.Addis Ababa +Mount Entoto View Point,Museums Palace Market Tours

★ 5.0

A half-day Addis Ababa loop with Mount Entoto viewpoints, Menelik II sites, Shiro Meda market, major museums, monuments, coffee, and honey tasting.

“Yonas is a personable and engaging tour guide. He truly is proud of his own country Ethiopia and deeply engages with travellers to let them know about one of the oldest independent civilisation in the world.”

42 reviewsFrom $65.55by Daily Addis Tours

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Go wheretheLocalsgo, Eatwhat thelocalseat!open Market&More Tours

Go wheretheLocalsgo, Eatwhat thelocalseat!open Market&More Tours - Driving through Addis and then hitting Mercato

3.Go wheretheLocalsgo, Eatwhat thelocalseat!open Market&More Tours

★ 5.0

Private Addis Ababa food tour with Lucy at the National Museum, Mercato or Shiro Meda markets, coffee ceremony, and tastings.

“I spent a long layover in Addis Ababa hanging out with Yonas for three hours. He brought me to an excellent local lunch of vegetarian injera and great coffee at the original Tomoca. We drove around the bustling city as he showed me some of the sights. Do note that MercRead more”

33 reviewsFrom $71.25by Daily Addis Tours

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Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Coffee Ceremony at a Home in Addis Ababa

Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Coffee Ceremony at a Home in Addis Ababa - Stop One in the Market: Picking Ingredients That Actually Matter

4.Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Coffee Ceremony at a Home in Addis Ababa

★ 5.0

Addis Ababa market to a home kitchen for injera and Ethiopian dishes, then a roasted coffee ceremony. Intimate, practical, and real.

“Daniel, his wife and children were such a delight! They were very accommodating from the moment I arrived in Addis Ababa. From helping me visit a museum to inviting me into their home to prepare and eat the food, it was a wonderful day! They were extremely persoRead more”

32 reviewsFrom $168.00by Traveling Spoon

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Addis Mercato Market

Addis Mercato Market - The hilltop viewpoint: Seeing Addis Ababa as one big city

5.Addis Mercato Market

★ 5.0

A short, small-group Addis tour mixing Mercato’s street-market energy with nature, Trinity Cathedral, and hilltop views for about 4 hours.

“a welcoming and competent guide to accompany us in the discovery of Addis! moreover very friendly! I particularly recommend”

22 reviewsFrom $98.18by Adefa Tours Ethiopia

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Ethiopian Culinary Tour – Market, Coffee Ceremony and More

Ethiopian Culinary Tour - Market, Coffee Ceremony and More - Merkato’s spice market: the real work of smelling and bargaining

6.Ethiopian Culinary Tour – Market, Coffee Ceremony and More

★ 5.0

Taste Ethiopia in 6 hours: Merkato spice market, injera baking, Ethiopian coffee ceremony, and tej honey wine in Addis Ababa for $85.

“Had a great day immersing ourselves in Ethiopia culinary culture. the guide was excellent and insightly and we really enjoyed the traditional experience. Would highly recommend this tour!”

10 reviews6 hoursFrom $85by myGuzo Ethiopia Tours

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Addis Ababa: Entoto hill and Mercato Market layover tour

Addis Ababa: Entoto hill and Mercato Market layover tour - Entoto Hill: Panoramic Views and Easy-to-Choose Trails

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