Top Accra Art & Culture Classes

This isn’t just a craft session — it’s a cultural journey. Sip & Strand blends creativity, storytelling, and relaxation in a way that few experiences do. You’ll not only learn the symbolism behind traditional Ghanaian waist beads but also create your own strand that carries personal meaning. Unlike a typical activity, this is an intimate beachfront gathering where drinks, laughter, and sisterhood flow as freely as the ocean breeze. With the sun setting as your backdrop, you’ll leave not only with a handmade keepsake but also with memories of connection, culture, and celebration that you can’t find anywhere else.

See the best of what Accra has to offer in just one day with this private tour. You'll learn about contemporary Ghanaian history at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Independence Square, and the James Town Lighthouse, go shopping at Makola Market and the Center for National Culture, and learn about the Pan-Africanism movement at the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre. Enjoy round-trip hotel pickup for a seamless experience.

One of the best ways to immerse yourself in a culture is through its cuisine. Get acquainted with Ghanaian culture when you take this private cooking class in Accra. Meet your host at their home and get hands-on experience creating traditional dishes such as jollof rice, soup, and dessert. After you’ve worked up an appetite, sit down to the fruits of your labor paired with good conversation.

Get out on a safari without having to stray far from Accra with this half-day tour. You'll visit the Shai Hills Resource Reserve, home to all sorts of creatures, including primates, zebras, ostriches, and antelope. You'll also get the chance to do a bit of hiking while you learn about the region's history from your guide.

Experience the best of local glass beads workshop where you are made to craft your own type and choice of beads with coaching from a skilled beads maker.

Immerse yourself in Ghanaian culture and support the local community when you take part in this hands-on cooking class. Join a small group and start your tour with a walk around the local market, collecting ingredients for your meal. Then, learn how to make several traditional recipes from scratch while tasting local spirits. End your experience with the delicious foods you’ve made and good conversation.

Immerse yourself in an important part of Ghanaian culture and learn how to be a pro-African drummer during this half-day experience. Alongside a professional drummer, learn about the different types of drums, the sounds they produce, and for which occasions they’re used for. Now it’s time to practice your drumming, getting help from your instructor along the way.

Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind African Custom Clothing Experience. Our exclusive offering on TripAdvisor combines a vibrant fabric tour with the unique opportunity to craft your own garment. Discover the rich tapestry of African textiles as you explore a variety of fabrics, each with its own story and heritage. Select your favorite pattern, then join us in our workshop where the magic unfolds. You'll participate in the measuring and cutting process before our seasoned tailors guide you through sewing your piece. As the garment takes shape, indulge in local snacks, and watch as our experts add the perfect finishing touches. Leave not just with a custom-fit piece of African fashion, but with a memorable experience that stitches together culture, creativity, and craftsmanship.

Visit a renowned African Dance Institute for a two exciting hours of drumming and dancing Workshop with the experts in traditional African Dances. Learn at first hand African dance forms that incorporate elements of modern dance with the native Ghanaian dance forms as well.

THIS ACTIVITY IS PURPOSELY FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THE CARRIBBEANS This Activity is to engross you deeply in the popular Ghanaian culture , Travellers going through the process of traditional naming Ceremony Activity , AKWAABA ( welcome )back to your roots getting intact with your Ancestors , giving out your date of birth for Ghanaian names and certificate in recognition. This will include the adornment of Ghanaian cloth that has been tailored for you as the child of this earth. Designed to celebrate the name you have chosen for your child however old they are and to welcome you as a child on the Motherland into the family. It marks your responsibility as parents and acknowledges the importance of our grands parents , and our great Ancestors relatives and friends in your childhood.

Take a day trip from Accra to Cape Coast and Elmina Castles and Kakum National Park with your own private guide. You'll get to travel over the Kakum National Park canopy walkway and learn about colonial West Africa and the grim history of the slave trade at Elmina Castle and Cape Coast Castle from an expert local guide.