Addis Mercato Market
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore Africa’s largest open-air market with Adefa Tours. Our daily 3–4 hour tours (except public holidays) immerse you in Mercato’s vibrant atmosphere. With its size, cultural richness, affordability, and culinary offerings, Mercato Market is truly special. Interact with locals, experience authentic flavors, and witness the bustling energy that makes Mercato a must-visit destination in Addis Ababa.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Seasonal fruit Banana and/or oranges
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
At Mercato, you'll find a wide range of traditional Ethiopian crafts, textiles, fresh produce, spices, and household items. It's a treasure trove where you can almost find anything you need. Our guides will lead you through the market, allowing you to interact with locals and truly witness the vibrant atmosphere firsthand. Mercato is known for its affordability, making it a popular choice for locals across the country. During your tour, your guide will take you to the most interesting parts of the market, including the recycling area and a variety of spices, herbs, and ingredients used in traditional Ethiopian cooking.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 31 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Adefa Tours Ethiopia
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Addis Ababa
- Its from-price is 40% below the median of the 72 city tours we list in Addis Ababa.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 19 of 72.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital, stands high on a plateau among eucalyptus-covered hills, with museums, markets, churches and African Union offices.
At around 2,400 metres, Addis Ababa is one of the highest capitals in the world, laid out on the slopes of the Entoto hills. The National Museum of Ethiopia tells the story of human origins through Lucy, a 3.2-million-year-old partial skeleton found in the country in 1974, while the Ethnological Museum is housed in a former imperial palace. Holy Trinity Cathedral and Saint George Cathedral are important churches, and Meskel Square hosts large gatherings.
Top-ranked sights in Addis Ababa: National Museum of Ethiopia, Mt. Entoto, IES Ethnographic Museum (Addis Ababa University).
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