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Two glasses of dark liquid on a white table with a spoon. 2
A bar counter with several glasses of layered fruit juice. 3
A traditional Ethiopian meal with injera, various stews, and salads. 4
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By Daily Addis Tours

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €67 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Experience Addis Ababa through the eyes of a local. Rather than following a fixed sightseeing route, this customisable experience lets you choose the combination of markets, Ethiopian food, coffee culture, history, and city sights that interests you most. Explore vibrant local markets, discover Ethiopian culinary traditions, learn about the country’s fascinating history, and experience a traditional coffee ceremony. With convenient hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a knowledgeable local guide, you can explore Addis Ababa comfortably while discovering the everyday culture, stories, flavours, and traditions that make the city unique.

Activity location

  • Mercato
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mercato
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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City tour shopping food Tours

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Food local Market City Tours
Duration: 4 hours
Car and vans
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€47.16 x 2 Youths€94.32
Total
Price is €94.32

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel, guesthouse, apartment, or agreed-location pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Bottled drinking water
  • Inclusions
    Traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony
  • Inclusions
    3. Professional local guide/driver
  • Inclusions
    Guided visit to a local Addis Ababa market
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle with fuel surch
  • Inclusions
    National Museum of Ethiopia admission
  • Exclusions
    Lunch is not included. Guests pay directly for food they choose at the restaurant or market.

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Mercato

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Explore Mercato with your local guide and experience the energy of one of Addis Ababa’s busiest marketplaces. Walk through lively streets and local shops, discover Ethiopian coffee, spices, grains, textiles, leather goods, crafts, and everyday products, and learn how locals shop and trade. Your guide will share stories about Ethiopian daily life, traditions, and the people who make this market such a fascinating part of Addis Ababa.

Shiro Meda Market

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Explore Shiro Meda with your local guide, a lively area known for Ethiopian textiles, traditional clothing, handmade crafts, and locally produced goods. Walk through the market, browse colourful fabrics and traditional designs, meet local vendors, and learn about Ethiopian craftsmanship and everyday shopping traditions. Your guide will explain the cultural meaning behind different products and help you experience the market from a local perspective.

National Museum of Ethiopia

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Discover Ethiopia’s remarkable history at the National Museum of Ethiopia. Explore archaeological, historical, and cultural collections with your local guide and learn about Ethiopia’s deep human heritage. See the famous fossil remains of Lucy and discover stories that connect Ethiopia’s ancient past with its diverse cultures today. Your guide will explain the significance of the museum’s most important exhibits and help bring Ethiopia’s history to life.

Tomoca Coffee

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit Tomoca Coffee, one of Addis Ababa’s historic coffee houses, established in 1953. Discover Ethiopia’s famous coffee culture while enjoying freshly prepared Ethiopian coffee in a traditional setting. Your guide will share the storey of Tomoca and explain why coffee is such an important part of Ethiopian hospitality and daily life. Travellers may also purchase freshly roasted Ethiopian coffee to take home.

Addis Ababa

  • 1h
Discover the flavours and traditions of Ethiopia through an authentic local food experience. Learn how Ethiopian meals are shared and traditionally eaten with injera while discovering vegetarian and non-vegetarian specialities such as doro wat and other local dishes. Depending on availability, learn about traditional drinks including tej, tella, and araki. Complete the experience with a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, from roasting and grinding the beans to serving the freshly brewed coffee. Your guide will explain the stories, customs, hospitality, and social traditions behind Ethiopian food and coffee culture.

Lion of Judah

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Lion of Judah Monument, one of Addis Ababa’s important symbols of Ethiopian history and national identity. Learn about the Black Lion and its connection to Ethiopia’s monarchy, imperial history, and national heritage. Your local guide will explain the symbolism of the lion and its place in Ethiopian culture, history, and traditions. Discover how this powerful symbol has been represented throughout Ethiopia’s past and why it remains an important part of the country’s identity today.

Location

Activity location

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    Mercato
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Mercato
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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