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Accra Textiles and Fashion Tour Delve into the vibrant world of African fashion with our Accra Textiles and Fashion Tour. Whether you're a connoisseur of African prints or simply admire their bright and bold designs, this tour offers a deeper understanding of African textiles. Discover the Dutch origins of African wax print textiles and explore how these prints have been used to express culture in various forms. Uncover the hidden meanings behind popular prints, which convey themes such as unity, polygamy, education, politics, and other contemporary issues. During the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit fabric vendors and purchase unique fabrics. Additionally, you can choose to have a shirt or dress made (sewing costs are not included).

This experience is far more than a museum visit, it is a powerful park of reflection where guests reconnect with the past and draw strength from the resilience of the ancestors. Here, you have the opportunity to honor those who were chased, captured, and enslaved during the darkest chapters of the history, while gaining a deeper understanding of their journey to the New World. Just two hours outside Accra, this site offers a moving and eye-opening encounter for anyone interested in Black history and the beauty of storytelling through art. Every sculpture is thoughtfully crafted to narrate the pain, courage, and spirit of those who came before us, making it an unforgettable and meaningful addition to your Ghana experience.

Apart from the main walking tour of Jamestown, we offer you a complimentary tour of both the Kwame Nkrumah Park and the Arts Centre for shopping.

This tour will provide an excellent overview of Accra. Participants will learn about the significant historical events, important to Ghana. After this tour, individuals will have new ideas for further exploration.

A personal and unique tour around some of Accra's oldest and busiest markets. In a safe and enjoyable way. Wear comfortable shoes, carry a sunhat or umbrella and a face cloth. This is a taste of African style markets! Things move fast, lots of hustle and bustle, not at all like western markets! Carry bum bags, bring just what you need. After shuffling around markets, we will take your photos from a unique viewpoint then head on over to eat some great local food at Living Room. One of Ghana's finest. For larger parties and or customs tours please make contact.

Experience a unique tradition during a visit to the Kane Kwei carpentry workshop learning how the craftsmen beautifully design coffins to suits people's desires. Walk in the beautifully displayed three storey structure full of arts and craft-works for sale to make a choice of your own. Tour is free for children from 1 to 10 year olds.

Embark on a historical day trip from Accra to visit the Assin Manso Slave River, the Cape Coast, and Elmina Castles. The Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River serves as a vital historical site, representing one of the largest slave markets during the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Visiting this park provides an essential context before exploring the Cape Coast and Elmina slave castles, allowing visitors to follow in the footsteps of many African American ancestors. It played a crucial role as the final link in the slavery route, originating from northern Ghana. This experience will expose you to the events of the slave trade era and its effects on individuals, countries, and humanity at large. Your well-travelled tour guides will ensure your Ghana adventures are informative and enjoyable. You will have a professional driver and a knowledgeable, fun guide who will cater to all your requests during the tour.

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.

Be amazed with the vibe and real street hustle in the Nima community where you will learn a lot from this tour and also taste the famous street foods in the community. You will also have the opportunity to visit the biggest and the most beautiful mosque in Ghana, built the Turkish style and architecture Nima community is considered the largest and one of the oldest Zongo ( Slum settlement) communities in Ghana with origins as far back as 1836. Nima is predominantly Muslims and is considered as one of the most diverse parts of the city where all Religions, Ethnic groups and others get along irrespective of who is majority or minority group. People in Nima are very friendly and are always interacting with visitors

Expose yourself to the wonderful culture, history and heritage of Ghana. You'll led by an experienced guide and the activity will be made comfortable while riding in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water and lunch included. Highlights of the tour include Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Makola Market and the seventeenth century fort Osu Castle. End the day at Labadi Pleasure Beach to relax before returning.

Uncover the rich culture and history of the Asante Kingdom when you book this private sightseeing tour of Kumasi. See military equipment, artifacts, and war amulets at the Manhyia Palace Museum, Ghana Armed Forces Museum, and Prempeh II Museum as well as the “immovable sword” at the Okomfo Anokye Sword Site. Then, dive into traditional craftsmanship at Ntonso Adinkra Cloth Village, Adanwomase Kente, and the vibrant Kejetia Market.

Accra is a city rife with history and this sightseeing tour helps you to discover its top highlights in just a few hours. Join a tour guide and ride in private transportation to easily reach top attractions like Makola Market, Kwame Nkrumah Park, and Christianborg Castle. Your guide provides context on the history of the city stretching back to pre-colonial times.

This tour stands out as the only offering two major castles and a fort. It delves mainly into the activities surrounding the infamous Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.

Join us on this tour of Ghana to marvel at one of the spectacular ecotourism sites in Ghana. Experience the Kakum National Park Canopy Walkway for a unique bird’s eye view of the forest. Visit Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a guided tour.

This tour gives visitors the opportunity to learn about the history and the way of life of the locals in the ancient village of Boabeng-Fiema. This tour also helps visitors to know how the local have been able to live with Mona monkeys and the Black and white Colobus Monkeys since 1827 till date. This tour also gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy the rural peace and the refreshing environment in the rural areas.

Highlights include: An Accra city tour - Walk through the historical heart of Accra Discover Nima - a suburb of Accra  Walk through our Cocoa tour Discover ancient Ashanti Architecture Visit the Manhyia Palace - seat of the Ashanti Kingdom Experience the local Kejetia Market - One of the largest open air markets in West Africa Visit crafts markets and villages specializing in bead making, kente weaving, pottery.... Visit to Slave Forts & Castles along our coasts Experience a walk along the canopy walkway of the Kakum National Park

For travelers with ample time in Ghana, this 7-day tour along the coast provides an in-depth look at the country’s history and heritage. Explore the landmarks of Accra, the Cape Coast and its UNESCO–listed castles that housed enslaved people, Kakum National Park, and the unique Nzulezo village, built on stilts over the water. Your package includes all activities and tours that are mentioned plus six nights’ accommodation with breakfast.

This 7-day tour has been carefully created to enhance your heritage, cultural and history experience of Ghana. You will be traveling with a certified guide with years of experience on the job and we are always happy to ensure you end each day with memories only we can take you around to have. Our company with years of hands-on experience waiting to travel with you to show you our beautiful country. Just book and relax as we take over everything so you arrive relaxed and ready to submerge in our culture, heritage, and history.

Learn about the brutal history of the Transatlantic slave trade during this 2-day tour from Accra to the slave castles. With a private guide, explore sites from the former Dutch and British colonies to see where slaves were sold, held, and eventually shipped off to the Americas. This is an overnight tour that includes accommodation, all meals, and entrance fees for your convenience.

If you're looking for an off the beaten path experience, look no further than Ghana. This nine-day tour provides visitors with an insight into Ghana's rich cultural heritage. From historical sites to natural wonders, you'll get a taste of everything Ghana has to offer. And what's more, you'll get to experience Ghanaian life firsthand, with stops at a local festival and a naming ceremony.

develops many different ways entertain and educate each and every tour group. Adept a delivering excellent customer service talking to large groups and turning each tour into an experience.Specializes in historic properties and sites. TRAVELLERS will visit the CASTLES to experience and learn the history of the thousands African slaves would ever see their homeland , and many horrors transpired within walof , the fortress which have never been earased by time , and will also experience the Active Adventurous Ta canopy walk , with its rich diverse offering of flora and fauna for lovers of nature . Start of the canopy walk is the steep and will test the unfit visitors , after the canopy walk , travellers will visit Royal Senchi Resort for amazing boat cruisely on the Volta lake which is said to be one of the largest lake in the world . Combine the nature conservation of rich natural and archaeological sites with splendid scenic beauty of species including the bellied bustard and more….

Ghana is a country rich with history, culture, and a community that really honors its traditions. If you have ever wondered how it would feel to live in this country, this eight day guided tour could offer you the experience you are looking for. This tour’s itinerary is packed with memorable and eventful trips to different parts of Ghana, like Accra and Hohoe. It's a chance to see the entirety of Ghana, and not just a single city or region.

Uncover the cultural and historical gems of Ghana on this 2-day tour of Cape Coast and Accra. Day one involves a visit to the Elmina and Cape Coast castles to learn about the transatlantic slave trade and a stop at Kakum National Park. Day two takes you on a sightseeing tour of Accra where you visit the W.E.B. DuBois Center, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Independence Square, and the Center for National Culture.

Put the Transatlantic Slave Trade in context on this full-day tour to the UNESCO-listed Elmina Castle and Cape Coast Castle from Accra. See the inhumane conditions that enslaved people were forced into, hear stories of resistance, and learn more about the rich history of West Africa that goes far beyond colonial enslavement. Benefit from the personalized attention of your guide throughout, with hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off included.