Addis Ababa: Mercato Market Guided Tour with Coffee Tasting
ID: GYG1029641-1589224
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore Mercato Market on a guided tour. Discover spice stalls, learn about Ethiopian coffee, and visit artisan workshops.
Meet your guide and get an introduction to Mercato, including safety tips, cultural etiquette, and what to expect. Then, take a short ride or walk to the entrance of Mercato.
Explore the fragrant spice stalls filled with berbere, mitmita, turmeric, and more. Visit coffee vendors and learn about the journey of Ethiopian coffee from bean to cup. Taste a cup of freshly brewed traditional coffee.
Discover locally made baskets (mesob), woven scarves (netela), and leather goods. Stop at artisan workshops to observe weaving or leatherwork in action. Purchase souvenirs directly from artisans.
Navigate deeper into the market to see metal workers, tailors, and recyclers. Visit areas less seen by tourists, where everyday Ethiopians live and work. Hear stories from local vendors and gain insight into the informal economy.
Walk back to the pickup point. Take time for final questions, photos, or last-minute shopping.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Mercato Market
- Explore spice stalls and learn about Ethiopian coffee from bean to cup
- Discover locally made baskets, woven scarves, and leather goods
- Visit artisan workshops to observe weaving or leatherwork in action
- Navigate hidden alleys and see metal workers, tailors, and recyclers
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring cash for purchases
Photography may be restricted in some areas
INCLUDED
- Transportation
- Hotel or airport pick up and drop of
- Driver
- Local tour Guided
- Photography stops at key monuments
- Government tax
- Local cup Coffee
- Unlimited bottles of water
- Ethiopian coffee or tea
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.
