Discover Accra’s rich history and vibrant culture on a 6-hour private guided tour. Explore landmarks, markets, and beaches with expert guides tailored to your interests.
Discover Accra’s rich history and vibrant culture on a 6-hour private guided tour. Explore landmarks, markets, and beaches with expert guides tailored to your interests.
- National Museum of Ghana - On March 5th, 1957, the largest and oldest of the six museums managed by the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board was inaugurated by the Duchess of Kent, Princess Marina. The archeology section features artifacts ranging from the Stone Age to the recent past. The ethnography gallery’s permanent exhibition includes chief’s…
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National Museum of Ghana - On March 5th, 1957, the largest and oldest of the six museums managed by the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board was inaugurated by the Duchess of Kent, Princess Marina. The archeology section features artifacts ranging from the Stone Age to the recent past. The ethnography gallery’s permanent exhibition includes chief’s regalia, traditional Ghanaian musical instruments, gold weights, beads, textiles, stools, and pottery. Additionally, there are items from other African countries acquired through trade, such as Senufo masks from Ivory Coast, wooden Zulu figures, and beaded items from Southern Africa. The museum also houses Bushongo carvings from the Congo and ancient Ife bronze heads from Nigeria. The modest yet striking art gallery primarily showcases modern paintings in oils, pastels, acrylics, watercolors, and collages by contemporary Ghanaian artists, along with sculptures made from various materials.
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Makola Market - Located in the heart of Accra, Makola Market is a renowned local marketplace with numerous indoor and outdoor shopping areas. Experience the vibrant and bustling atmosphere of Makola Market, the largest outdoor market in Accra, where you can interact with women vendors and enjoy the lively hustle of the crowd. Capture photos, shop, and take in all that the market has to offer.
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Independence Square - After Ghana gained independence from the British in 1957, Kwame Nkrumah became the first prime minister and president of the Gold Coast. To commemorate the country’s independence, Nkrumah built the square, coinciding with Queen Elizabeth II’s visit. Completed in 1961, the area was named Black Star Square. Independence Square in Accra, Ghana, features monuments such as the Independence Arch, Black Star Gate, and Liberation Day Monument, all honoring Ghana’s independence struggle. The annual Independence Day parade on March 6th is held in Black Star Square, with the Golden Jubilee parade on March 6, 2007, marking 50 years of independence, led by President John Kuffour. The square also hosts major national festivals and public gatherings.
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Centre for National Culture, Accra - The Center for National Culture is the largest craft market in the country. Here, you can bargain and shop for souvenirs among the vendors and learn to play local instruments like the drum.
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James Town Lighthouse - Take a walking tour through Jamestown, one of Accra’s oldest neighborhoods. Visit James Fort and Usher Fort, two significant colonial-era forts in historic Accra.
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W.E.B. DuBois Center - The W.E.B. DuBois Center is the home, library, and final resting place of American-born social justice crusader William Edward Burghardt DuBois. The center includes an Open Air Theatre for intellectual seminars, lectures, workshops, and cultural events, as well as a museum with artifacts and his personal library.
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Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park - Located in downtown Accra, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum honor the memory of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first Pan African Prime Minister and President, who was born on September 21, 1909, and passed away on April 27, 1972.
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Labadi Pleasure Beach - Labadi Beach, also known as La Pleasure Beach, is the busiest beach on Ghana’s coast. It is one of Accra’s most scenic beaches, maintained by the locals, and is an ideal spot to relax after a hot, sunny tour of the city. The beach offers a variety of local, continental, and international foods and beverages. This concludes our tour. Thank you.
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
With expert guides our tours gives you more and are tailored to your interests, covering topics such as local cuisine, customs, way of life, and art. Whether you are in a group or on your own, we have the patience to help you navigate your strength while guaranteeing your safety.
Take this Detailed tour of Accra, the capital city, to become acquainted…
With expert guides our tours gives you more and are tailored to your interests, covering topics such as local cuisine, customs, way of life, and art. Whether you are in a group or on your own, we have the patience to help you navigate your strength while guaranteeing your safety.
Take this Detailed tour of Accra, the capital city, to become acquainted with Ghanaian history and culture. we will explore Black Star Square, the Art Center,Jamestown,Ghana National Museum, Makola Market, W.E.B. DuBois Center, and of course Labadi Beach for a refreshing. As you visit each site, our local driver/guide will be available to answer questions and give background information.
(Note: Occasionally, because of heavy traffic in Accra, we use services such as Uber, Bolt, Yango, and local Taxi which are equally Air conditioning, instead of our company’s private vehicles, especially for parties of fewer than three. This allows us to move quickly and remain within the tour’s time limit. Thank you!
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.