Embark on a captivating journey into the dark history of slavery with the Elmina and Cape Coast Castle Tour. Explore the largest slave castles in the world, uncovering the sordid stories of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Follow in the footsteps of the Obamas and discover the significance of these UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Embark on a captivating journey into the dark history of slavery with the Elmina and Cape Coast Castle Tour. Explore the largest slave castles in the world, uncovering the sordid stories of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Follow in the footsteps of the Obamas and discover the significance of these UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- Central Region - 06:00 HRS - Depart from Accra for a two and a half hour journey to the Central Region.
- Elmina Castle - 09:00 HRS - Embark on a tour of Elmina township to explore historic sites, concluding at the renowned Ft. St. Georges Castle, constructed by the Portuguese in 1482. This UNESCO World Heritage site, standing for over 530…
- Central Region - 06:00 HRS - Depart from Accra for a two and a half hour journey to the Central Region.
- Elmina Castle - 09:00 HRS - Embark on a tour of Elmina township to explore historic sites, concluding at the renowned Ft. St. Georges Castle, constructed by the Portuguese in 1482. This UNESCO World Heritage site, standing for over 530 years, is the oldest European structure in sub-Saharan Africa. It is also one of the largest slave forts globally, having held numerous enslaved Africans who were transported across the Atlantic Ocean to the New World.
- Cape Coast Castle - 11:30 HRS - Proceed to visit the Cape Coast Castle, originally a Swedish lodge before being captured by the English and expanded in 1665. Explore the Smithsonian-mounted museum and the rest of the dungeon, which exited at “the door of no return.” Two slave remains, exhumed from Jamaica and the USA, were returned through this door and laid to rest an hour away at Assin Manso, transforming the name to “the door of return.” Discover the plaque installed and inaugurated by the 44th President of the USA, Barack Obama, and his wife Michelle Obama during their visit to Ghana in 2009.
13:30 HRS - Lunch (at clients’ expense)
14:45 HRS - Return to Accra to conclude the tour.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Expert local guide
- Transport in a private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Expert local guide
- Transport in a private vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Explore one of the darkest chapters in human history as revealed within the walls and shadowy dungeons of the world’s largest slave castles. Enjoy a 2-hour and 30-minute scenic drive from Accra along the palm-lined beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, with insightful commentary from our tour guide about the history, culture, and significance of the towns and…
Explore one of the darkest chapters in human history as revealed within the walls and shadowy dungeons of the world’s largest slave castles. Enjoy a 2-hour and 30-minute scenic drive from Accra along the palm-lined beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, with insightful commentary from our tour guide about the history, culture, and significance of the towns and villages along the way. Visit the two UNESCO World Heritage Castles at Elmina and Cape Coast to uncover the grim stories of the notorious Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade associated with these castles. Discover what the former first family of the USA, the Obamas, learned at the Cape Coast Castle.
- Dress code is smart casual
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
