Top Accra Sightseeing Tours - page 3

Spend eight days immersing yourself in Ghana’s culture and heritage on this all-inclusive tour. Our knowledgeable local guide will take you to museums, castles, parks, gardens, as well as to visit markets and traditional seamstresses and beadmakers. Follow the footsteps of your ancestors and have an African naming ceremony.

Accra is packed full of attractions, but nothing makes a vacation more stressful than driving a car on busy roads that you are unfamiliar with. This private tour whisks between three of the area’s highlights, including Boti Waterfalls, Aburi Botanical Gardens & Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, and offers the kind of local, insider insight that you won't get in the guidebook.

A combined tour of Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Park in Ghana offers a captivating and multifaceted experience. Cape Coast Castle reveals the painful history of the transatlantic slave trade, with its dungeons and “Door of No Return” serving as haunting reminders of the past. Meanwhile, Kakum National Park provides a lush and vibrant contrast, showcasing the natural beauty of a West African rainforest, complete with its iconic canopy walkway. This juxtaposition of history and nature offers visitors a well-rounded journey, from somber reflection to awe-inspiring wonder, making for a truly memorable and enlightening exploration of Ghana’s rich heritage and biodiversity.

Discover the sights of Ghana’s capital as you embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Accra. Alongside a private guide, see a mix of popular and off-the-beaten-path attractions including Makola Market, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, and Black Star Gate. While you explore, your guide provides context on the history and culture of Accra and Ghana.

Discover the dark history of the Transatlantic slave trade when you embark on this full-day tour from Accra to Cape Coast and the Kakum Canopy. With a private guide, see the “castles” and dungeons where slaves were held before being shipped across the ocean. See the “Door of No Return” at both Cape Coast and Elmina castles and walk on the canopy skywalk in Kakum.

The Shai Hills are rich in wildlife and history, but exploring on your own is a challenge. With this all-inclusive tour, spot monkeys, antelopes, and birds during a guided safari and marvel at the lush landscape as you explore caves and climb to scenic hilltops. Learn about the Shai people who once inhabited this land and relax over lunch before floating down the Volta River to take in the views from the water.

Discover the history and rich cultural heritage of Accra on this full-day private tour. Explore historic monuments, bustling markets, and artistic treasures while learning about the city’s fascinating history. Highlights include Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, honoring Ghana’s first President, bustling Makola Market, Independence Square, and the W.E.B. Du Bois Center.

This private tour provides more than just sightseeing opportunities. Along the way, the guide explains more about Cape Coast’s past—including the history of slavery and the impact it has had on local communities. The tour showcases a variety of natural and manmade structures including Kakum National Park and its popular Canopy Walkway, Elmina Castle, and Cape Coast Castle.

Experience the bustling streets of Ghana’s capital accompanied by an expert guide when you take this sightseeing tour of Accra. With a private guide, learn about the history of the country at the National Museum of Ghana. Shop for local souvenirs and learn about Ghanaian culture at Makola Market and the Center for National Culture. Finally, drive through one of the city’s oldest and most vibrant neighborhoods, Jamestown.

Visit Cape Coast highlights in just one day on this guided tour. Walk alongside a guide as you explore the infamous Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle, which played large roles in the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Between castles, walk across the hanging bridges of Kakum National Park for a chance to learn about local wildlife.

With a private tour, you can easily head to Cape Coast and Elmina from Accra in one day. Customize your itinerary to include top sights like Kakum National Park, Cape Coast Castle, the Elmina fish market, and more—all in the comfort of a private vehicle and with the added insight of a guide.

Discover Ghanaian culture and nature when you book this 2-day tour to the Volta region. With a private guide, enjoy several activities such as a boat ride at the Akosombo Hydro Plant, a cultural visit to a monkey sanctuary and village, and a hike to the highest waterfalls and to the summit of the tallest mountain in Ghana. Overnight accommodation in a standard hotel is included.

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).

Those looking for a day away from Ghana's busy capital will enjoy this tour specifically designed to immerse guests in nature. Your guide will teach you about local and exotic plants as you hike through the green jungles, with mountain breezes and birdsong. Make life easy, with lunch provided for you in between your journey to the two waterfalls and optional pick-up from your accommodation.

Our First stop is Assin Manso Slave Ancestral River Site where the enslaved Ancestors had their last bath before moving them to Cape Coast and Elmina castles for final shipment. After Assin Manso, we move to Cape Coast Castle for the main history about the slave trade during Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Erra and see the DOOR OF NO RETURN. After the castle, we get to enjoy the hike to Kakum National Park as we go onto Canopy Walk in the park. Get ready for an exciting but physically demanding (15-20 minute) hike in a dense Rain Forest. We will climb a hill so wear sporty shoes, sneakers and face towel for the forest hike. NB: 3 options available to choose from. Option 1: Assin Manso Slave River, Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Park Option 2: Assin Manso Slave River, Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle Option 3: Assin Manso Slave River, Elmina Castle and Kakum National Park Enjoy your trip!

Get closer to nature with this outdoor tour. Focussed on the Boti Waterfall, this tour immerses you in the beautiful flora and fauna that Ghana is increasingly known for. Hidden in the forest, the water that flows from the River Pawnpawn, is made up of an upper and lower stream. Climb the Umbrella rock see the three headed palm tree. By participating in physical activity you'll strengthens your connection with the waterfall.

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

Experience Ghanaian nature and culture in just one day when you take this full-day, private tour from Accra. Start off with a tour of Shai Hills Reserve where you can see antelope, zebras, baboons, and ostriches roam through the plains, and then take a sightseeing boat tour on the Volta River. Back in Accra, visit a bead factory to learn about the Ghanaian tradition of bead making.

Shai Hills reserved is the closest Eco friendly hike location in Accra and it is best for those who loves the nature. Popular activities include game viewing, bird watching, nature walking, and rock climbing. For those who cannot walk or hike very much, there is an option to use a car and drive across the locations along the safari area. There are nearly dozens of primary animal species including Ostriches , antelopes, bats, birds (such as violet Turaco, Paradise Flycatcher, Green Turaco Red-billed Hornbill, Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird, and Red-necked Buzzard), baboons, cats, duiker, guinea fowls, kobs, green monkeys, monitor lizards, and zebras....guess what?, let do this!

Dive deep into the sordid history of the transatlantic slave trade when you take this tour from Accra. With a private guide, visit two slave castles—Cape Coast and Elmina—where you hear how slaves were locked in before being shipped across the Atlantic. You also take a walking tour of Elmina to see its colonial architecture and enjoy a walk through the canopies of Kakum National Park.

Uncover the dark history of Ghana’s slave trade era in a few hours during this half-day tour from Accra. With a private guide, see the sites that are left over from the slave trade days, including the Jamestown community which is home to the slave trade houses, harbor, and “Brazilian Lane.” You also take a guided tour of Osu (Christiansborg) Castle including the presidential museum.

This tour offers our guests the opportunity to look back into the nation's collective past to understand the legacies of the Ghanaian culture and enjoy the beauty of the tropical forest and the hospitality of our people. Participants will develop new ways of looking at African history to understand the complexities that shape our societies and global history. We will share experiences, discover new places, and talk about ourselves and our past as we ride through the busy streets of Elmina and Cape Coast. We will also discuss the issues of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and its political and socio-economic impact on the country. Embarking on this trip triggers the individual to ask him or herself questions about the history of humanity. our responsibility to the betterment of our world to love one another. Your tour guide will be Quame, a volunteer of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board at Elmina Castle since 2015, who guides more than 100 people per week.

The Volta Region of Ghana is known for its natural attractions and beautiful sights. On this guided tour from Accra, it’s possible to see the Volta’s most popular spots in just one day. Guided commentary and provided transportation lead you to a monkey sanctuary, 1,600 foot (487 meter) waterfall, and the high peak of Mount Afadja.

This experience will take you on a journey which will expose you to the activities of the slave trade era and the effects it had on communities, nations and humanity as a whole.