Ethiopian Cuisine shopping and cultural Music shows

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What You’ll Experience
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8 hours 34 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English
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Discover Ethiopian cuisine and vibrant music in Addis Ababa. Explore East Africa's largest market, visit iconic sites, and enjoy a traditional dinner with live music at Yod Abissinya.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Indulge in the flavors of Ethiopian cuisine Market experience & the vibrant music scene in Addis Ababa. Start your Tours with a visit to largest open local market in East Africa, where you can learn about the different and all type sections open market and after market experience through Ethiopia’s capital city on this all-day outing.s Afterwards head with your driver/guide to Addis Ababa’s best spot for authentic local products like coffee beans/ powder jewelry, and the Stadium. for leather products Visit notable spots like Piazza, Zebra Souvenir &Gallery shops, and head to delicious Food Tours , and Visit the National Museum, where the 3 million-year-old fossil of Lucy is kept, then back to the starting points here you will have enough time to refresh and get ready 7:30pm for your evening traditional Ethiopian dinner accompanied by live music at Yod Abissinya cultural restaurant. Immerse yourself in the rhythms of traditional Ethiopian music dance. & finish back to starting point



What You Get

Driver/guide with hotel pick up and drop off
All Fees and Taxes
Ethiopian Cultural shows With coffee & ceremony attendance
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Tips for your driver/guide
Dinner

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

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Mercato Market

the visit to Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa, where almost every possible commodity is on sale. Shopping in Mercato Market is one of the city’s most unmissable travel experiences, but knowing where to go takes local know-how. This insider’s shopping tour takes you to under-the-radar traditional markets, including the food Tours in Addis and shopping hubs only favored by locals. Get a peek at landmarks along the way as you explore the bustling, vibrant city on foot and Shop your way through Ethiopia’s capital city on this all-day outing. After a convenient Hotel/airport pickup, travel with your guide to Visit Addis Ababa’s best spots for authentic local products like coffee, jewelry, and leather. Visit the notable spots like Piazza, zebra Souvenir/Gallery, and the Stadium. Afterwards, feast on a delicious Food Tours, as well as enjoy the traditional best Ethiopian coffee ceremony and Coffee tasting
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
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Meskel Square

Meskel Square Meskel Square is not just a landmark; it is the beating heart of Addis Ababa, where history, culture, and community come together in a vibrant display. This expansive square is surrounded by significant buildings and is a focal point for local gatherings, festivals, and events that celebrate Ethiopian heritage. The square is particularly famous for the annual Meskel Festival, which attracts thousands of visitors and showcases the rich traditions of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Here, you can witness the beauty of the 'Demera,' a bonfire ceremony that symbolizes the discovery of the True Cross, an event that holds immense religious significance. Visitors to Meskel Square will find themselves immersed in the lively atmosphere filled with people, vendors, and performers. The square is a great place to enjoy traditional Ethiopian coffee and observe the daily life of locals. Photographers will delight in capturing the stunning views
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
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Merab Hotel | Merkato | ምዕራብ ሆቴል | መርካቶ | RIDE 8294

Merkato serving local population of Addis Ababa. Merkato means "market" in Italian. It gained popularity when Addis Ababa was under the Italian Occupation (1936 – 1941). During the Italian occupation of Addis Ababa, Merkato was where locals shop and tradeyears! During this half-day guided tour, you'll wander through the fascinating labyrinths of the world's most vibrant and colorful open-air marketplace, and get a wonderful insight. stalls packed with mysterious potions, colorful piles of spices, Coffee beans, exquisite hand-knotted ... you'll deepen your knowledge of the Ethiopian culture & customs, learn how to haggle and have fun bargaining for the best prices, hear captivating stories, discover exotic smells and sights; so get ready.. You're in for a feast of the senses! Note: We provide genuine passionate tour guides to deliver delightful, hassle-free and unique experience. And certainly, you're sure to avoid ALL the scams and enjoy the beauty of your journey in Addis Ababa
28 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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National Museum of Ethiopia

The museum is divided in three sections. In the basement, the paleontological exhibition contains many precious local archaeological finds such as the fossilized remains of early hominids, the most famous of which is "Lucy". The collection is ranked among the most important sub-saharan africa. In the ground floor, artefacts from aksumite, pre-aksumite, solomonic and gonderian periods are exposed. In the first floor, there is a vivid display of ethiopian art ranging from early 14th century parchment until 20th century canvas oil painting.
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
5

Tomoca Coffee

Located in Piazza area, Tomoca is the oldest coffee shop in Ethiopia (since 1953).
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
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Addis Ababa

experience the vibrant music scene in Addis Ababa. At one of this two best traditional Ethiopian restaurants in Addis Ababa, enjoy the complete five senses experience: - • FEEL the texture of Enjera (Injera) – the spongy Ethiopian local bread as you eat with your fingers • TASTE deliciously hot local Ethiopian cuisine • LISTEN to the different rhythms of the Ethiopian music from all parts of the country • SEE the interesting cultural dances of the best spot to enjoy the LIVE Music show Have an Ethiopian local driver/guide to know details of the food, the tribes and culture. Show begins 7:30 to 10:30pm and get ready to get picked up by Suzuki Dzire (3or 4people) or Toyota Minivan (6to 8 people) either one Yod Abyssinia Cultural Restaurant. evening traditional Ethiopian dinner accompanied by live music at Yod Abissinya cultural restaurant. Immerse yourself in the rhythms of traditional Ethiopian music dance. & once you finish the show bring you back to starting point
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

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XQQQ+JWF, Addis Ababa Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ET

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