Top Accra Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Explore Shai Hills & the Volta River—Day Trip from Accra (Hotel Pickup Included) Escape the buzz of Accra and dive into a full day of adventure and relaxation. We'll pick you up right from your hotel and take you on a scenic journey through nature and calm waters. Start your day at Shai Hills Resource Reserve, where a guided tour brings you up close to antelopes, baboons, birds, and ancient caves. If you're feeling adventurous, try your hand at rock climbing — our experienced instructors will be there to guide and ensure your safety. After exploring the reserve, we’ll head to Akosombo for a peaceful boat cruise on the Volta River. Enjoy the fresh air, beautiful landscapes, and the gentle rhythm of the water as you unwind. Following the cruise, enjoy a delicious lunch by the riverside featuring a mix of Ghanaian and continental favorites. At the end of the day, relax as we drive you back to your hotel — a perfect close to an unforgettable day.

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.

This tour gives travellers opportunity to experience the beauty, culture and history about Ghana. A friendly, Professional local guide gives you the insight about the tour before you get to the attractions areas. * Visit iconic landmarks including Black Star Square and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial. * Experience authentic Ghanaian culture, history, and daily life. * Browse vibrant local markets and the Arts & Crafts Centre. * Learn fascinating stories about Ghana’s independence and heritage. * Comfortable air-conditioned transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off. * Flexible itinerary with plenty of opportunities for photos. * Small-group or private experience for personalized attention.

Escape the city and discover the natural beauty, culture, and hidden treasures of Ghana’s Eastern Region on this unforgettable day tour from Accra. Travel through the scenic Akuapem Mountains and experience the peaceful charm of Ghana’s countryside. Visit the beautiful Aburi Botanical Gardens, where you can explore tropical plants and historic trees, before continuing to the Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm to learn about Ghana’s cocoa heritage and traditional farming practices. Continue your journey to one of the Eastern Region’s beautiful waterfalls including Boti Falls, Akaa Falls, or Asenema Falls selected based on seasonal conditions and accessibility. Enjoy the surrounding nature, hike to Umbrella Rock, and create lasting memories of Ghana’s landscapes and culture.

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.

Learn about the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and the history of colonialism from a Ghanian perspective. Get insight into barbaric practices that persisted for three centuries. Begin with some natural history context by exploring Kakum National Park. Then explore Elmina and Cape Coast Castle. These are some of the first colonial buildings in Sub Sahara Africa and served as departure points for captive slaves from West Africa to the Americas.

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 tour whisks between three of the area’s highlights, including Boti Waterfalls, Aburi Botanical Gardens, and Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, offering local insight and free admission for children aged 1 to 9 years.

Learn how an artist used artworks to tell stories of the infamous Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade at the Nkyinkyim museum. Get to know some famous African heroes and their contribution to the African a development.

Ghana offers an exciting nightlife experience that’s perfect for food enthusiasts eager to try local dishes, beers, and beverages. Enjoy a nightclub tour of Accra, where modern and vibrant clubs provide an upscale atmosphere alongside various open bars. Explore popular venues featuring contemporary beats from across Africa, as well as the unique sounds of Ghana, including Highlife, Hiplife, Afrobeat, Hip-hop, and other popular rhythms. Throughout the week, different venues attract diverse crowds, and the party scene often shifts from one location to another. Please note that weekdays are generally less lively than weekends, especially Mondays. However, Tuesdays to Thursdays can have some exceptions. Overall, weekends are the ideal time for this itinerary. During weekdays, we will visit three solid active locations to accommodate our night plans, while on weekends, we will explore five locations. We will take you there to enjoy your night. Let's make it a memorable experience!

This experience starts off with a tour of Aburi Botanical Gardens where the beauty of botany and the historical medicinal values of these trees. It continues to an adrenaline off road quadbike adventure and a waterfall experience after to relax whiles the falls fall on you

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!

Shop for Ghanaian goods and souvenirs without the hassle when you book this customized shopping tour. Alongside your dedicated shopping guide, head to several locations around Accra to shop for the goods of your choice. Shop for several traditional items like soaps, textiles, clothing, handicrafts, art, and more.

Explore the rich history and culture of Kumasi, the heart of the Ashanti Kingdom and Ghana's second-largest city... Visit either Bonwire or Adanwomase Kente Village and learn from scratch how Kente cloth is made... Visit the Ntonso Adinkra Village and make some adinkra banners of your choice and clothes for you. the village is the only place in Ghana where traditional adinkra is made locally from scratch.. Visit the Okomfo Anokye sword site, the place of the birth of the Ashanti Kingdom. Tour Fort Kumasi, Ghana's only inland fort, a military garrison from colonial rule. Briefly explore the vast Kejetia market, one of the largest markets in West Africa. Visit the Center for National Culture, where local hand-made crafts are produced. Visit the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, which houses various historic artifacts. Explore Manhyia Palace, home of the Ashanti King and the seat of the Asante people..

This guided experience takes place at Mokola Market, one of Accra’s long-established neighbourhood markets. Guests are collected from their preferred location in Accra and taken directly to the market. A local guide accompanies you throughout the visit, helping you navigate the market, and barters with traders. Mokola Market is made up of different sections, and the route through the market is shaped by your interests. Depending on what you’re looking for, your guide can take you through areas known for textiles and kente cloth, jewellery, clothing, arts and crafts, household goods, and locally sourced items. The experience is flexible, allowing time to browse, ask questions, or focus on specific items. To keep the visit manageable in a busy environment, the tour is limited to a maximum of three guests per guide. After the market visit, you’ll be returned to your preferred drop-off location in Accra.

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.

Discover the best of Accra in just a few hours when you book this sightseeing tour of the Ghanian capital. With a private guide, visit the city’s top highlights including the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. W.E.B. DuBois Center, Independence Square, and the Accra Museum. While you explore, your guide provides context about the country’s rich history, the freedom fighters, and the Pan-African movement.

Experience Ghana's rich history and stunning natural beauty. Visit Cape coast castle, a former slave fort, and uncover the country's poignant past and Elmina castle with Kakum national park undertake a canopy walkway in the tropical rainforest. Let's explore this Day tour from Accra with a private tour guide and Skip the line to different Entrance. Experience the adventure and history in Cape coast :Pick up and Drop off :All Activities fees are included :Private tour guide are provided :WIFI or Internet connection will be provided :Snacks and bottle water will be provided.

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.

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).

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Ghana when you book this full-day private tour of Accra. Visit the city’s top landmarks to gain a better understanding of the African nation. See the eternal flame of Independence Square, shop at Makola Market, drive through historic Jamestown, explore the National Museum of Ghana, and visit Osu Castle and the W.E.B. DuBois Center.

Discover the history of Ghana on this full-day tour through Accra’s main highlights. With a private guide, start off at Aburi Botanical Gardens to learn about various plants and their medicinal purposes. Then, tour the highlights of the city including the vibrant Makola Market, Kwame Nkrumah Park, Independence Square, and the National Museum of Ghana.

Explore Ghana’s history and natural beauty on a private full-day road tour from Accra. Depart at 6 AM for an approximately 13-hour day, including travel time. Visit Assin Manso Slave River, Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Park canopy walkway. The order may vary with the route and opening hours. Pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, a guide and entrance fees are included. Food is not included. We can stop at a restaurant where you choose and pay for your own meal. Have a question or special request? Message us before booking. Requests are subject to confirmation. Expect walking, heights at Kakum and several hours on the road. The historical visits may be emotional. Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection and money for meals.