Addis Ababa: Half-Day Shopping and City Tour
ID: GYG989135-1534127
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover Addis Ababa on a half-day tour. Shop at Merkato and Shiro Meda, visit the National Museum, and enjoy a coffee ceremony with a local family.
Begin your shopping tour with a visit to Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa. Explore stalls selling locally-grown agricultural products, including coffee, spices, and souvenirs.
Next, head to Shiro Meda Market, known for its Ethiopian textiles. Browse handwoven cotton clothes, scarves, and small gift items like bed covers and necklaces. Enjoy bargaining for prices as you shop for colorful, locally-made garments.
Continue to Sumeta Souvenir Gallery, where you’ll find a wide range of collectibles, including silver spoons, Ethiopian crosses, coins, jewelry, traditional paintings, and pottery.
Then, visit the shopping area near Addis Ababa Stadium, known for its genuine Ethiopian leather goods. Discover high-quality, “Made in Ethiopia” clothes and bags.
In the evening, attend a folkloric dinner where you’ll taste national dishes and watch traditional dances. Experience a traditional coffee ceremony before being transferred to the airport for your departure.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Merkato, Africa's largest open-air market
- Discover the colorful handwoven textiles at Shiro Meda Market
- Explore the National Museum of Ethiopia and see the famous Lucy fossil
- Enjoy a panoramic view of Addis Ababa from Entoto Hill
- Experience a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony with a local family
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bargaining is common in local markets
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring cash for purchases at local markets
INCLUDED
- Shopping at Merkato
- Shopping at Shiro Meda Local Market
- Visit to Sumeta Souvenir Gallery
- Shopping at Addis Ababa Stadium
- Folkloric dinner with national dishes and dances
- Traditional coffee ceremony
- Visit to National Museum of Ethiopia
- Visit to Mount Entoto
- Local family visit
- Typical Ethiopian coffee ceremony
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal shopping expenses
- Tips
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.
