4 Days Cultural and Heritage Tour: Explore Accra, Cape Coast and Kumasi
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Embark on a 4-day cultural and heritage tour of Accra, Cape Coast, and Kumasi. Explore historical sites, visit slave castles, learn about the rich kente fabric, and immerse yourself in Ghanaian culture. Dress up like royalty and feel at home.
Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Historical tours in Accra City

National Museum of Ghana - A fascinating museum dedicated to African and Ghanaian history. A must-visit when in Accra. As the oldest museum in Ghana, it is set in beautiful grounds and features excellent exhibits on various aspects of Ghanaian culture and history, including local crafts and Ghana’s material cultural heritage. Free or royalty-free photos and images are available for use in commercial designs under a lifetime, perpetual, and worldwide license.

W.E.B. DuBois Center - Visitors can explore this center dedicated to Pan-African culture, which includes a memorial, research facilities, and a small museum housing part of W.E.B. DuBois’ personal library and works. Named after the African American historian who became a Ghanaian citizen, the center also features a shrine with his grave and the ashes of his second wife, Shirley Graham DuBois.

Makola Market - Experience the vibrant atmosphere of this open-air market, bustling with goods, people, scents, and sounds. As the largest trading center, it offers a variety of sights and is a key part of Ghanaian life. Learn about its history, how to get there, and the best times to visit. The market is part of a project by Transaid to improve the livelihoods and security of female market traders.

Independence Square - Create lasting memories at this public square, which features monuments to Ghana’s independence struggle, including the Independence Arch, Black Star Gate, and Liberation Day Monuments. It is the second-largest city square in the world after Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, with a capacity of about 30,000 people. It hosts Ghana’s Independence Day Parades on March 6th and other major national events and festivals.

Centre for National Culture, Accra - Discover a tourist haven with kente cloth, wood sculptures, beadwork, leather bags, earrings, and other fashion accessories. The market features arts and crafts bazaars and traditional textiles, with souvenirs made from clay, wood, leather, and metal. There is also an indoor market with stalls selling footwear, t-shirts, and other items. Immerse yourself in the local culture.

Cape Coast Roots, History & Active Adventure Tours

Kakum National Park - Enjoy a fun and adventurous experience at the canopy walk, the main attraction of Kakum National Park. The park also offers a rich diversity of flora and fauna for nature lovers. The trek to the canopy walk is steep and challenging, but the walk itself is a wonderful experience, soaring 40 meters above the ground.

Elmina Castle - Visit Elmina Castle, a significant cultural and tourist site on the coast of Ghana. This whitewashed medieval castle was the last sight for many African slaves before being transported. Learn about the Atlantic Slave Trade and pay homage to your ancestors. The castle features dungeons where slaves were kept and a museum showcasing the history and scenery of the area.

Cape Coast Castle - Discover the history of the Atlantic Slave Trade at Cape Coast Castle, originally a Portuguese trading post established in 1555. The castle served as a market for enslaved Africans, particularly those bound for the Caribbean. Visit the dungeons, the museum, and enjoy the scenery from the forts.

Kumasi Culture, Heritage Tours & Naming Ceremony For African Diasporas

Bonwire Kente Weaving Centre - Explore the birthplace of the famous and expensive kente cloth, a colorful Ghanaian traditional fabric worn on important occasions. Each kente design has its own symbolism and name, reflecting the history, culture, and social practices of the weavers. Participate in weaving lessons using ancient hand-operated looms.

Ntonso Adinkra Craftsmen - Experience the rich culture of the Ashanti kingdom and the meaning behind ancient Adinkra symbols. Learn about the history of these symbols, which tell unique stories in Ghanaian customs. Participate in creating symbolic artworks using traditional methods.

Adanwomase - This activity is designed for African Americans and Caribbeans. Receive a Ghanaian name and certificate based on your date of birth, and wear traditional Ghanaian cloth. The tour includes a visit to the Adanwomase kente weaving center for practical weaving lessons, the Ntonso Adinkra village for crafts, and a cocoa farm to learn about cocoa cultivation and harvesting.

Labadi Beach

Labadi Pleasure Beach - A fantastic destination for visitors to Ghana, offering beautiful scenery, fun activities, and a vibrant atmosphere. Known as La Pleasure Beach, it is the busiest beach on Ghana’s coast. Enjoy horse riding, quad biking, and the natural beauty of the seashore. Create lasting memories here.

What's Included
  • Transportation included
  • Entrance fees covered
  • All taxes included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Snacks available
  • Three lunches included
  • Professional tour guide service
What's Not Included
  • Buying your own item
Additional Information

we develops many different ways entertain and educate each and every tour group. visiting the excited and memorable attractions , and unforgettable experience by visiting the Accra City and it’s diverse of historical and the beauty of the capital town . Discovering the slaves Castles and dungeons,discover the birth place of the rich kente fabric that is worn in several Occaaions and Enjoy using the Dyer to draw a line on a cloth to divide into two squares carve symbols into calabash gourds and press gourd into the Dyer on the cloth and STAMP LIKE A LOCAL.Explore the birth place of popular kente weaving,know the colorful expensive Ghanaian traditional fabric which is worn mostly on important occasions and celebrations,with its own symbolism and name which tells the history and culture owns social Practices . Dress up like a KING /QUEEN MOTHER for your Ghanaian name and Certificate that has been tailored for you as a Ghanaian and feel like you are home to pay a homage to your Ancestors.

Location
Accra
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Dumakazi_m
Mar 25, 2024
BILSON tours is the best - I absolutely loved my time In Ghana. BILSON was a great guide. He was knowledgeable about the history. He was always on time and very respectful. My favorite part was the Accra day tour and the visit to Cape Coast.
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Sharon_a
Nov 30, 2023
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