Merkato Open Market Tour
Overview
Merkato is a city within a city — thousands of stalls trading everything from berbere spice to recycled-metal crafts. Explore its spice, textile and craft quarters safely with a local guide and sharpen your bargaining skills.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Merkato Open Market Tour
Your Lendo guide meets you at your hotel or the airport. Dive into Africa's largest open-air market with a guide who knows every alley. Transfers, entrance fees and a bottle of water are included; timing is tailored to your flight connection.
Water
What's included
- All ground transportation and transfers
- Entrance fees per the itinerary
- English-speaking local guide
- 1 liter of mineral water per person per day
Not included
- International and domestic flights unless stated
- Travel insurance and visa fees
- Lunches, dinners and drinks unless stated
- Tips and personal expenses
- Any other expenses not mentioned under inclusions
Pricing per person
Travel together and save — the bigger the group, the lower the per-person rate.
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $65.00 |
| 2 people | $60.00 |
| 3–4 people | $53.00 |
| 5–6 people | $50.00 |
| 7–8 people | $47.00 |
| 9–10 people | $43.00 |
| 11–14 people | $40.00 |
| 15+ people | $38.00 |
Cancellation policy
Cancellations made more than 30 days before departure incur no penalty. 29–21 days before departure: 25% of the total cost. 20–8 days before departure: 50% of the total cost. Less than 7 days before departure: 100% of the total cost.