Addis Ababa: Mercato Market Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup

Discover the largest open-air market in Africa on a guided tour. Explore the Mercato Market in Addis Ababa, and see the wide variety of goods on offer.
Explore the largest open-air market in Africa on a guided tour of Mercato in Addis Ababa. See the vibrant and bustling center of commerce, reflecting the dynamic and diverse economy of the city.

Get picked up from your hotel in Addis Ababa and head to the Mercato. The market is spread out over many blocks of the city, with each street catering to a specific product. There is a street for tires, mattresses, clothing, shoes, bedding, food, containers, spices, and metalware.

Wander around the market, tour of Merkato include Market seeing the market's recycling area and the many recycled items that are sold there. getting lost down alleyways and eventually finding your way out. If you're there as a spectator to watch the incredibly vivid and bustling market, you're fine. If you're there with any specific purchase in mind, get a guide.

Today, Mercato features over 120 stores, along with a massive shopping center housing 75 additional shops.

Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony: A Symbol of Hospitality and Tradition
The Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony is a deeply rooted cultural tradition, symbolizing hospitality, respect, and social connection. It is an essential part of Ethiopian daily life, performed in homes, gatherings, and special occasions.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.