The 13 Shopping Tours in Ethiopia That Earn Their Price

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

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

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

“Forget the museums and churches, this fantastic tour gave a great insight into the vibrant streetlife and food and drink culture of Addis. The guide ZEREFE and driver TAMIRSAT were both first class. They really took care of me and ensured my safety at all times, even in the most chaotic and crowded parts of Merkato. The markets were fascinating indeed. Something very difficult to experience alone without a guide. I also loved the coffee shop and the family business making injera, although my own attempt was hilariously bad. Lunch was at the historical and fascinating Taitu Hotel and we finished the tour with a coffee ceremony and flask of…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $65

Review of Addis Ababa’s Entoto, museums, markets, monuments, coffee, and honey tour, with practical advice on price, timing, and value.

“The tour was very well organised and Yonas was incredibly knowledgable and friendly. Communication was great and the tour was really efficient…would highly recommend!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $71

Review of Addis Ababa’s private food and market tour, with Lucy, Merkato, Shiro Meda, Ethiopian dishes, coffee, transport, and practical tips.

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

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

Cook Ethiopian food in a local Addis Ababa home, visit a market, and join a traditional coffee ceremony with Daniel and Tigist.

“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”

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5.Addis Mercato Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $98

Explore Addis Mercato with a local guide, learn Ethiopian history, sample coffee and fruit, and see Addis from a more personal side.

“A friend of mine who's lived in Ethiopia (Addis, Mekelle) for a few years recommended me to have a walk through Merkato with his old-time friend and professional guide Sisay. We called Sisay and very easily scheduled the tour over the phone. Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $70

Explore Addis Ababa through Lucy, Piazza, vintage coffee, local food, Meskel Square, and live Ethiopian music on a flexible private tour.

“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”

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

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

Explore Addis Ababa through Merkato spices, injera baking, Ethiopian coffee, Tej tasting, and a traditional buffet lunch 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!”

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8.Entoto hill and Mercato Market layover tour

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

See Addis Ababa from Entoto Hill, visit Menelik’s palace, explore Mercato, and enjoy Ethiopian coffee on a flexible airport layover tour.

“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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9.Addis Ababa Half Day Shopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $70

Explore Addis Ababa’s Merkato, coffee, crafts, jewelry, dinner, dance, and ceremony with private transfers in five to six hours.

“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”

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10.Mercato Market and Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $60

Explore Addis Ababa’s Mercato, St. George Cathedral, Mount Entoto, and Ethiopian space science with a careful local guide.

“The tour was amazing! The experience to go to mercato with some guide is necessary, the place is ruge, he knows exactly what show to us, explaining about everything! I feel safe and comfortable with him!”

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11.Half-Day Shopping and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 6 hours · from $67

Explore Addis Ababa markets, Lucy at the National Museum, Mount Entoto views, Ethiopian textiles, coffee, and local shopping in six hours.

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12.Local Food Open Market, City Tours & More.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $42

Explore Addis Ababa through Mercato, Ethiopian coffee, Holy Trinity Cathedral, local food, honey wine, and Mount Entoto views.

“This was hands down an amazing tour. He went above and beyond to show you more than what you expected in markets and food. Definitely worth it! Also you can have a laugh with him. I recommend Yonas as your guide!!!”

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13.Addis Abeba’s Market and Shopping Tour Free pick up and drop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Explore Addis Ababa’s Mercato, Shiro Meda clothing market, Ethiopian leather, and coffee on a four-hour guided shopping tour.

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