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The 7 Best Market Tours in Ethiopia

7 tours  ·  from $37 a head

The Mercato is enormous and largely unmarked, which is the argument for a guide. These 7 walks cover the spice and grain halls, the recycling quarter and the smaller neighbourhood markets, priced by length.

Ethiopian Culinary Tour - Market, Food, Coffee Ceremony & more - The spice section inside Merkato
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Ethiopian Culinary Tour – Market, Food, Coffee Ceremony & more

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $85Our pick

Taste Addis Ababa through markets, injera making, historic Taitu Hotel, Tomoca coffee, a village ceremony, and honey wine.

“Really enjoyed this day out in Addis Ababa, a really good way to see the city and get a quick crash course on local food and coffee culture. Samuel did a great job giving me insights into where we were going and what we were doing. Really enjoyed it!”

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Addis Ababa +Mount Entoto View Point,Museums Palace Market Tours - Mount Entoto at 3,200 meters
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Addis Ababa +Mount Entoto View Point,Museums Palace Market Tours

Go wheretheLocalsgo, Eatwhat thelocalseat!open Market&More Tours - Finding Coffee, Leather, and Local Goods at Mercato
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Go wheretheLocalsgo, Eatwhat thelocalseat!open Market&More Tours

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $71

Explore Addis Ababa through Lucy, Mercato, Ethiopian food, coffee, and local markets on a flexible private tour with pickup.

“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”

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Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Coffee Ceremony at a Home in Addis Ababa - Starting at the Market Before Cooking
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Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Coffee Ceremony at a Home in Addis Ababa

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $168

Cook injera, visit an Addis Ababa market, and share a traditional coffee ceremony in a welcoming Ethiopian home.

“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 picked me up. And of course the food - delicious and Tigist is a great (and patient) teacher.”

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Ethiopian Culinary Tour - Market, Coffee Ceremony and More - Starting with Tomoca coffee and Ethiopian Arabica
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Ethiopian Culinary Tour – Market, Coffee Ceremony and More

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $85

Review of Addis Ababa’s Ethiopian Culinary Tour, with Merkato spices, injera baking, coffee ceremony, Tej tasting, lunch, and transport.

“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 a lot of laughs. Couldn’t feel safer with this tour. Highly recommend.”

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Addis Ababa: Entoto hill and Mercato Market layover tour - Entoto Hill: fresh air above the capital
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Addis Ababa: Entoto hill and Mercato Market layover tour

7.Entoto hill and Mercato Market layover tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $37Best value

Review of Addis Ababa’s Entoto Hill and Mercato layover tour, with church, palace, market, lunch, price, guide, and practical tips.

“This was by far the best tour I have ever had!!! Lamesgn the guide was so knowledgeable and really cares that you are enjoying your tour. I highly recommend this tour company”

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