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9 Best Shopping Tours In Ethiopia

Ethiopia's standouts.

The 9 most popular shopping tours in Ethiopia. What each one actually involves, who guides it, and what it costs.

9 Best Shopping Tours 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.

“An unforgettable day with Zerefa! He was so kind and thoughtful in making sure I had the best experience possible. His knowledge of the city and its incredible history was unmatched, and he even drove us past several additional sights to mRead 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.

“We have travelled all over the world and this was one of the best tours we have been on, our guide Yonas was fantastic, knowledgeable and personalized our day. The best part was having a traditional Ethiopian meal in a local restaurant along with the coffee ceremony. Great job Yonas!”

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.

“I spent my first day in Addis with Daniel and his family, and it was absolutely the best way to start my visit. The whole family is warm and kind and a joy to be around, and Daniel and Tigist are a wealth of information. I was comfortable, safe, and happy from the moment Daniel…”

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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Vintage Coffee Shops, Restaurants, Sightseeing in Addis Ababa

Vintage Coffee Shops, Restaurants, Sightseeing in Addis Ababa - Lunch at Ras Dashen (or Taitu Hotel): where the day turns into flavor

6.Vintage Coffee Shops, Restaurants, Sightseeing in Addis Ababa

★ 5.0

Addis Ababa in one day: Lucy at the National Museum, vintage coffee, classic streetside sights, Meskel Square, and live music at Totot.

“We had a wonderful day with Gashow. He was such a source of knowledge about Ethiopian history and culture and passionately shared it with us throughout the day. We started off at the museum where Gashow gave us interesting histoRead more”

17 reviewsFrom $70.00by Aspire Ethiopia Tours

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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

7.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.

“Really really great tour. My guide Seid and driver muse were fantastic. Not only did we experience great food and coffee, but they also took me around to see all the main sights in the city. Seid was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his job. I learned a lot from him. Together we all had…”

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

Addis Ababa Half Day Shopping Tour

Addis Ababa Half Day Shopping Tour - Getting Picked Up in Addis: Why the schedule works

9.Addis Ababa Half Day Shopping Tour

★ 5.0

Shop Addis Ababa with a private guide, hit the massive Merkato market, then end with traditional coffee, dance, and dinner options.

“I had the pleasure of touring and shopping with the guidance and assistance of Mr. Aman Assefa during my recent trip to Ethiopia. Aman took me to different venues where I was able to purchase souvenirs and gifts that consisted of local craftRead more”

3 reviewsFrom $70.00by Aman Ethiopia Tours And Travel Agent

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