Merkato Tickets and Tours
Compare 110 Merkato tickets, tours and experiences from €39: history tours, car and taxi tours and driving activities. Free cancellation on most bookings.
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Seaside61263463103·2026-01-29·
★ 5.0
Experience a Cultural and Historical Journey through Addis Ababa
Beautiful times in Ethopia
Our tour guide was Eyob. He is a great tour guide, my experience in Ethopian was beautiful. He tooks as around, introduced us to new food. I recommend anyone planning to travel to Ethopia to have Eyob and his team as their tour guides.
Chimi T·2025-12-10·
★ 5.0
Addis Ababa Layover Tour – Customizable City Highlights
Outstanding 4.5 hour city tour with Joe!
We were on a long layover in Addis Ababa, and decided to see what we could see of the city in a 4.5 hour tour. Honestly, we couldn’t have been happier with Joe as our tour guide for our first time in Addis Ababa (and Africa). Joe had excellent English communication and insight on how to deliver a tour with the just the right amount of “must sees” and side excursions to see the real city and learn from a local perspective. We never would have been able to cover what we did without Joe. We came away with a very good understanding of the city’s various neighborhoods and Ethiopia’s development in a changing region. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the less touristy side of the city, with adventures into the bustling market, a slip into an ethereal prayer service at a local church where we were the only foreigners, and tastes of local coffee and pastry. We are hooked and want to come back for more! Last but not least, we would be remiss not to mention what a lovely person Joe is — extremely warm and excited to show us “his country”, he became a friend after our time together and we hope to engage him again the next time we come!
Felipe S·2025-02-25·
★ 5.0
Discover Addis Ababa:Museums,Churche,Markets,Landmarks & Coffee
Highly recommended!
I had the privilege of spending a day of a short stay in Addis Ababa on a tour with Akuye Tour’s Fitsum. Fitsum is an excellent, helpful, deep acquaintance with the history of the city (we visited museums, the great market of Addis, squares, an old train station and other important points of the city) and Ethiopian culture (he helped me by buying a children's book of Ethiopian legends for me to give as a gift to my niece). I highly recommend everyone who wants an exceptional tour in the Ethiopian capital.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I budget for Merkato experiences?
Plan on €68 to €211 per adult, which covers half of the 110 options on this page. The cheapest is the Addis Ababa City Tour at €39.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Almost all can: 109 of the 110 experiences here offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. Use the “Free cancellation” filter to see only those.
Are there tours in languages other than English?
English is the most common, offered by 107 experiences, followed by French, German, Spanish; Castilian and Italian. Use the Language filter to narrow the list.
Do I need to buy a separate ticket for Merkato?
Not if you book one of the 105 options that include admission (from €39). Use the “Experiences with entry included” filter to see only those.
Are there short options if I'm in a hurry?
Yes. Six options take 2 hours or less. Most last about 7 hours.
Are there tours with hotel pickup?
73 experiences on this page include pickup, such as the Addis Ababa- Guided city tour with museum and market. For the rest, the meeting point is in your booking confirmation.
Will my booking be confirmed straight away?
For 105 of the 110 experiences, yes: you get an instant confirmation and a mobile voucher. The rest are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours.
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