The Agbogbloshie (Accra E-waste and Recycling experience) Private Tour

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Accra, Ghana

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take a private tour of Accra’s Agbogbloshie community, home to the world's largest e-waste dumping site. See how young people recycle e-waste into useful products and gain insight into waste management and sustainability. This unique experience combines driving and walking, includes hotel pickup, and supports the local community through a portion of the tour fee.

Ideal for those curious about the destination of their waste
Visit the largest e-waste dumping site in Ghana
Learn how youth recycle e-waste into useful products
Private tour with hotel pickup for a personalized experience and convenience

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Hotel/Residence Pick up and drop off
Guaranteed flexibility

Food and drinks
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

This is a flexible tour with pick-up and drop-off available from your hotel, residence, or any preferred location at a time that suits you best. However, we recommend starting either before 10:00 AM or after 3:00 PM, as the experience includes both walking and driving. These times help avoid the peak heat of the day, ensuring a more comfortable and enjoyable tour.

Drop-off point

Accra, Ghana
We are flexible and are able to drop guests off at their preferred location

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Noluthando_L

Sadik & Mohamed were great tour guides. They made me feel at ease & were highly knowledgeable. This is a great experience to learn about the world we live in and the environmental impact we leave on earth.

Reviews

4.9

based on 43 reviews

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Unique Tour of E- Recycling

Debbie_M, Jul 2026

Up close experience of recycling operation of discarded electronics, down to the copper, iron and aluminum metals. Includes walk through the community’s markets and neighborhoods. Eye opening. Terrific guide Mohammed who lives and works there. Viator guide Sadick was also great. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, was a great pleasure to share this with you.

Review of Recycling community

StevenG_K, Jun 2026

Humbling and eye opening experience. We were amazed at the amount of material that is generated and how it is reused.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience

Toufic Is Terrific

Samantha_B, May 2026

Toufic was terrific, and an excellent guide. I was pleased to learn about Ghana's electronic sustainability; one man's trash really is hundreds of others' treasure/livelihood. Wear closed-toed shoes! Be prepared to feel the privilege of the life you live by the end. I was able to buy groceries at the market and stock up on much-needed water at the end of the tour. I was picked up right at my hotel, and the air conditioning in the vehicle felt great! We were met by a kind local man who showed us his world; he never stopped helping everyone around him really showcasing what community is all about! While I have seen poverty before I was surprised to see the frank difference just a few miles can make between different groups. I really learned about electronics, the importance of recycling, what true happiness means to people, and how to navigate a tight market. I was very pleased with Toufic’s knowledge of the area and wish I had booked more! It took about 3 hours, and by the end I needed a shower, to journal, and to think about how I wanted to use this information to recognize how blessed my life is.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thanks you so much for taking the time to share your experience, always a great pleasure to be able to share our knowledge and also to learn from our guest.

The flexible and...

E_B, Dec 2025

The flexible and well-organized tour left a lasting impression on us. We can highly recommend it to anyone who wants to gain insights beyond classic tourist activities and broaden their horizons.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Glad we are able to help make this possible. Cheers

Impressive

Werner_K, Dec 2025

It is an impressive experience to see where all the electronic waste finally is dumped but also what people make out of it. If you are around you should really make this excursion.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

See it for yourself - I'm glad I did.

keldium, Jul 2025

I had read about Agbogbloshie in a new book called "Waste Wars," what happens to electronics and appliances from the West? Much of it ends up in Accra to be taken apart for the metals. People work hard to get anything of value and burn the plastic. The workers live across the river, and we walked through the neighborhood - though poor, it is a vibrant community, and I'm glad this tour exists.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and glad to hear you appreciate the existence of this tour to further throw light on the waste problems, generating awareness and hopefully we all become conscious of what and how much stuff we want / need

Sadik & Mohamed were...

Noluthando_L, Jun 2025

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thanks again for sharing your experience, appreciate your time.

A Transformative Experience at the World’s Largest Landfill

Joyce_K, Apr 2025

The Tour was an eye-opening experience that I will never forget. This tour isn't just about witnessing the stark realities of waste management; it's a profound journey into the heart of environmental issues that affect our planet. From the moment we arrived, our guide shared insightful stories about the history of the landfill and the impact of e-waste on local communities. I was particularly struck by the resilience of the people working at the landfill, finding ways to recycle and repurpose materials that many would consider worthless. The tour also emphasized the importance of awareness regarding the global waste problem, especially concerning electronic waste. Seeing first-hand the scale of the landfill was both shocking and motivating. It served as a powerful reminder of our role as consumers and the need for responsible practices in our daily lives. If you are looking for a tour that not only educates but also inspires action towards sustainability, I highly recommend this experience. It’s a vital step towards understanding the global implications of waste and the importance of caring for our environment. A must-do when in Accra! know!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, glad yo be part of this educational experience.

As a foreigner who has...

YASUO_M, Feb 2025

As a foreigner who has visited Ghana dozens of times and deeply loves the country, this tour was truly shocking. It starkly illustrates how the global challenge of electronic waste disposal has disproportionately burdened this small district. At the same time, it reflects Ghana’s internal "North-South divide," where poverty is heavily concentrated in the northern regions. The people living and working in this area are striving hard to make a living, and thanks to their efforts, security is well maintained. However, this environment is far from suitable for human habitation. With adequate funding and technology, electronic waste recycling could be conducted in a proper and safe setting. Moreover, the responsibility for managing such waste should lie with the "developed countries" that produce it. Additionally, if economic development in the northern regions progresses, people would not need to migrate south in search of work. This tour offers a meaningful opportunity to witness these contradictions firsthand. The guide was thoughtful and considerate, making the experience both insightful and valuable.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. This tours really an eye opening experience especially for all those that are interested in global action

A must see when in Accra

Pascal_O, Nov 2024

One of the most impressive experiences I have ever had! Toufic is an amazing guide who is an expert in his profession and a very nice and welcoming person. I got many interesting insights with a lot of valuable background information. A big advantage is the flexibility of your pickup time and the transfer from your hotel and back to the desired destination. I can highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience.

Interesting experience

Claudia_L, Nov 2024

It was a unique experience, albeit very expensive for 2 hours. In addition to the tour operator's guide, you are accompanied on site by another guide who lives right next to the e-waste dump (also known from ‘Welcome to Sodom’). This guide is a bit border-crossing and exhausting. The tour provider himself also warned me that he would try to get my phone number, for example, in order to ask me for money later. He also kept interrupting the tour operator's guide. Apart from that, it was a fantastic experience; the tour operator's guide was friendly, very knowledgeable and did everything to make sure I had a pleasant experience.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We will address our onsite guide borderline issues. But glad you had an educative and an eye opening experience.

Incredible and humbling

Benjamin_G, Mar 2024

Incredible experience. Very humbling. Aweisu was an amazing guide. Not an overly long tour, you basically get driven to the site and spend an hour or so being walked through Agbogbloshie seeing some of the working and living areas.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, an eye opening experience indeed for all interested in global waste issues and climate action.

10/10 recommend

Marcus_M, Dec 2023

very eye-opening experience,, the tour guides and the local resident guides were very hospitable and also gave very detailed explanations of every inch of the area. 10/10 recommend

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. Always great to share our knowledge especially for those interested in climate action against the environment.

i felt safe amd the...

Graham_A, Nov 2023

i felt safe amd the guides took their time. eye opening to see how the residents live. the people are friendly amd insurprised to see mosques

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thanks you for taking time to share your experience with us. Glad to hear you enjoyed the time and it's an eye opening experience

Where does our e-waste go?

Jessica_C, Oct 2023

Increased amounts of E-waste should be a global concern. Developing countries see e-waste as a potential source of valuable materials, leading to efforts to recover and reuse components from discarded electronics, but this is not always done with adequate safety measures. Open burning and dumping may cause harm to the public health, and the environment. This visit was an eye-opener about the extent and severity of the problem. I truly recommend this visit.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you Jess for taking time to share your experience. This is a definably an eye opening experience and we are glad we are able to share that with you.

Brilliant, very touching tour

Jessikka_A, Aug 2023

This tour was amazing. By far one of the most important tourist tours I've ever taken. Really eye-opening. Also the guide Toufiq was fantastic. I recommend this tour to everyone.