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Merkato open Market Tour

Merkato open Market Tour

Overview

Mercato, thought to be the largest open market in Africa, stretches over several square miles to the west of the city Centre. Originally established during the era of the Italian occupation (1936-41), it is now estimated to contain more than 7,000 shops and stalls. The narrow streets, mazes of stalls and bustling atmosphere can be a little daunting to begin with, but with a local guide to show you the areas for different goods, from coffee, spices, and every type of food to fabrics, handicrafts, and even recycling streets, you will soon start to appreciate that the Mercato is the real heart of Addis Ababa

Activities
Activities

Tour Type: Market & Culture

Duration: 4 - 5 hours

Sightseeing: Mercato open Market

Distance From the Airport: 9 KM

Estimated driving time: 1hour & 15 minutes.

Visiting Hour: 09:00 – 17:00 From Monday to Saturday

Visiting Mercato will give the travelers various Experian’s of the culture, handy crafts,

different Ethiopian spices etc.…. and the day today market activities of Addis Ababa

the capital city of Ethiopia

Tour Detail (Itinerary)

According to your schedule your half-day tour, starts from Bole international airport or from your hotel to the large open market in Africa Mercato with your English-speaking guide. In Mercato you can shop for almost everything from small locally known herbs to the latest fancy electronic devices. The most interesting parts of Mercato to visit and

experience the real local life like the colorful hand-woven baskets market, secondhand items market and the recycling section.

What’s Included
  • Ground transportation service including all transfers.
  • Entrance fees according to the tour program
  • English speaking driver guide
  • Visit Merkato market
What’s Excluded
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned under what’s included section
Contact Detail On Arrival

Ethiopian Holidays representative upon arrival will meet and assist. 

Email: ETHolidays@ethiopianairlines.com

Contact Number: + 251 115174204/4207/4205/4504 

Cancellation Policy

Date of cancellation                                                                    Penalty

More than 30 days before arrival                                              No fees

Between 29 and 21 days before the date of arrival               25% of the total value

Between 20 and 08 days before the date of arrival               50% of the total value

Less than 07 days before the date of arrival                         100% of the total value

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Highlights
Tour Name Merkato open Market Tour
Sales Validity Start 20 March 2025
Sales Validity End 31 December 2025
Duration 1 day(s)
Price
Price Group Price Per Person
1 USD 102
2 USD 86
3 to 4
USD 69
5 to 6
USD 60
7 to 8
USD 46
9 to 10
USD 39
11 to 12
USD 35
13 to 14
USD 32