Overview
This Addis Ababa shopping tour introduces visitors to the city’s best-known shopping areas, from the busy lanes of Merkato to the shops of Piazza and popular souvenir galleries. Browse Ethiopian coffee, spices, jewelry, traditional clothing, leather goods, musical instruments, paintings, pottery, and handmade gifts. The tour is ideal for travelers who want authentic local products and a guided shopping experience before departure or during a short stay.
Tour Highlights
- Shop in Merkato, one of Africa’s largest open-air markets
- Browse jewelry, clothing, and local goods in Piazza
- Find Ethiopian crosses, paintings, and handmade souvenirs
- Shop for quality Ethiopian leather products
- Optional traditional dinner and coffee ceremony experience
Day 1: Addis Ababa Shopping Experience
Begin with Merkato, where different market sections specialize in coffee, spices, souvenirs, household items, and locally grown products. Continue to Piazza, a well-known shopping district with small shops and stalls offering jewelry, clothing, shoes, bags, and African-inspired goods. Visit a souvenir gallery to browse Ethiopian crosses, coins, traditional paintings, scarves, pottery, musical instruments, mugs, and other collectible items. Continue to the stadium area, known for Ethiopian-made leather goods such as bags, jackets, and accessories. Depending on your schedule, the tour may end with an optional folkloric dinner, traditional dishes, cultural dances, and an Ethiopian coffee ceremony before transfer to your hotel or airport.
