Top Accra Classes & Workshops

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.

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 a feel for true Ghanaian culture by learning some well-known drumbeats and rhythms on a different array of Ghanaian drums. For the ones interested in working up a nice sweat you can learn some African dance choreography that will be laid out for you step by step and then put together with drumming beats, allowing you to be engulfed in the full West African tribal experience.

You'll have a fantastic experience learning to cook Ghanaian dishes with a skilled chef who has over 8 years of culinary experience. Join us for a unique culinary adventure that combines hands-on learning with authentic flavors and techniques. Vegetarian options are available.

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.

Uncover the soul of Ghanaian cuisine with this immersive cooking class hosted by our local cook. Your experience begins with a warm welcome from our dedicated local host, she’ll be your cooking companion from start to finish. Whether she takes you to a traditional open market or a local supermarket, you’ll learn how to spot the freshest ingredients and discover the essentials of Ghanaian cooking from someone who’s grown up with it. You’ll chop, stir, season, and taste every part of the meal yourself. Our home kitchen presents an informal and interactive experience. You will have a choice to learn and prepare one of Ghana’s favourite dishes like: - Jollof rice with meat stew, - Light soup with goat meat and fufu, - Banku and Okro stew, She will use simple, traditional tools and techniques to give you a real, locally owned experience led by someone who loves to cook and connect. It is ideal for solo travellers, couples, and families who want a genuine slice of Ghanaian life.

Dainess Chefs School and Ghana's first Chef School and a member institution of the Chefs Association of Ghana. While this is a fun immersive experience, you will learn to make Ghanaian favourites by accredited industry professionals. We offer you the choice between the traditional recipes or the deconstructed fine-dining approach.

Sip & Savor: An African Alcoholic Drinks Tasting Session Join us for an exclusive African alcoholic drink tasting event, where you’ll have the opportunity to taste unique spirits from various African countries, including one-of-a-kind beverages crafted in Ghana that you won't find anywhere else in the world. Set in a centrally located venue, this event offers a delightful experience with complimentary snacks and a convenient on-site shop where you can purchase your favorite bottles to take home.

Learn how to prepare 2 traditional Ghanaian plant food dishes (with a healthy and herbal twist), and explore the origins and health benefits of local spices. You'll also discover sustainable cooking methods and holistic eating practices. In addition, you get to share a meal together at the end, enjoying the dishes you’ve prepared. What you'll get! - Unique blend of culture, health, and food traditions. - Suitable for all cooking levels—whether beginner or experienced. - Perfect for travelers looking for traditional connections and memorable flavors.

Explore Accra with your own private guide and driver by booking the services of local driver and Accra expert Ebo Cobbinah. Mr. Cobbinah will take you all around town, and is available for airport pickups on request. He can also take you out of town, for an additional fee, all in the comfort of his private, air-conditioned vehicle.

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.

This is a cultural experience guided by local chefs with Ghanaian and continental cuisine training. They not only understand how to make a meal but are aware of an experience that is tailored to your needs from spices, to ingredients, to dietary restrictions and substitutes.

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.

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.

You stand to enjoy the varied phases of meal preparation in an approach that can easily be replicated in your place of domicile. You will be presented with varied indigenous meals to choose from while enjoying the historical details regarding the meal and any other information you desire to know about the unique Ghanaian culture. It’s always fun and exciting in the kitchen because clients get to obtain hands-on practice, enjoy some entertainment and feel at home during the lessons. A stress free yet enjoyable unforgettable cooking experience.

Unleash the night with our Accra Nightlife Experience Package. Dive into the city's vibrant nocturnal scene, visiting trendy bars, lively clubs, and intimate lounges. From live music and DJs to rooftop views and local hotspots, experience the best of Accra's nightlife. Get ready to dance, unwind, and make unforgettable memories under the stars.

Empower women, ignite your passion! Join Chef Jay's Culinary for Social Change. Your cooking class directly funds this vital program, empowering underprivileged women. Learn from them, create a delicious Ghanaian feast, and be part of something extraordinary. Every bite supports their future! Book now!

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.

With the help of your host you will prepare your own ingredients and cook 1 dish from scratch. I will teach you basics about Ghanaian ccoking and techniques that you can easily repeat at home. I will share my tips on food preparation and other little secrets. Please let me know if you have some dietary restrictions in advance. After cooking we will enjoy our food under our beautiful pergola. One extra dish will be added in for variety. Food will be paired with local Ghanaian drinks.

Get out of the city with this Cocoa tour. You'll begin at the Aburi Botanical Gardens to check out endangered species of plants and relax on the manicured lawn for a picnic. Then, visit the Cocoa farm. Providing a unique opportunity to learn about the history of chocolate production in Ghana among the serenity of cocoa trees. Finally, visit the Aburi craft village to purchase souvenirs.

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.

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.

This unique experience is specially curated to give you a tapestry taste bubs of African cuisine and delicacies. Indulging in unique African flavors will give you an awe-inspiring moment and arouse your sense of good taste.