Cape Coast and Elmina Cultural Heritage Tour: Discover Ghana's History and Tropical Forest

Immerse yourself in Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and explore the tropical forest on this engaging tour. Discover the legacies of Ghanaian culture, learn about the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and experience the warm hospitality of the Ghanaian people.

Duration: 15 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Elmina Castle - The Elmina castle is the largest and the oldest slave dungeon in the whole of sub Saharan Africa in connection to the Trans Atlantic Slave trade. Built in the 1400s by the Portuguese, taken over by the Dutch in 1637 and later the British , it stands to be the cradle of Catholicism and trade in slaves on the Gold Coast today Ghana….
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Knowledgeable and caring tour guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Accra
  • All entry fees to attractions
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Provision of free Wi-Fi
  • Fuel charge
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary
Additional Information

This tour offers our guests the opportunity to look back into the nation’s collective past to understand the legacies of the Ghanaian culture and enjoy the beauty of the tropical forest and the hospitality of our people. Participants will develop new ways of looking at African history to understand the complexities that shape our societies and global…

Location
Shoprite Accra Mall
Tetteh Quarshie Ave
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Chebrya_j
Jul 6, 2024
Learned so much - I would definitely recommend this tour. You don’t want to miss the elimination lagoon. That was my favorite part. It’s a long drive from Accra but makes for a good whole day excursion. Our navigator, Frederick, was great
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Chebryaj
Jul 6, 2024
Cape Coast and Elmina from Accra - I did the Cape Coast and Elmina tour with my mom. We had a private and very long ride about 3-4hrs from Accra to Cape Coast. We got to ride through lots of towns and talk with Frederick who navigates like an expert. All the stops along the tour were interesting— Kakum, Elmina Castle, and the lagoon. You really don’t want to miss the lagoon. Take the long tour at Kakum if you aren’t afraid of heights (maybe even if you are). It rained during our Kakum stop but it made for a beautiful fog. Take a poncho. This tour is worth it and Afrocentric tours delivers on its promise. No regrets
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Kezia_p
Aug 8, 2023
Life changing experience! - Kwame (Bright) gave an excellent tour of Elmina Castle and a short walking tour of Elmina (specifically through the fish market). Kwame's historical knowledge of the Cape Coast area, the transatlantic trade, and the castle itself made for an intellectual feast. I really enjoyed his use of quotes from current and past thinkers, scholars, and writers. At Cape Coast Castle, I given a tour by a guide who was not Kwame, though Kwame walked along with this group and me. This guide was also excellent though clearly expecting a certain emotional response. Both castles and the national park visit were unforgettable experiences for me. As for Afro-Centric tours--5 stars! On time, polite, thoughtful, real gentlemen. Jeff was my driver and he was amazing.
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Tourist122017
Aug 3, 2023
Great experience and knowledgeable tour guide - We highly recommend Kwame and Eugene's private tour! They have studied tourism and truly love introducing tourists to Ghana. They are also very nice guys that we enjoyed getting to know! Kwame was kind enough to customize the tour toward the areas we were most interested. If you are interested in Elmina Castle and the history of the transatlantic slave trade, Kwame is your guy. He did an internship at Elmina and has continued volunteering there for several years, so he is extremely knowledgeable about the subject. Another highlight of the tour was a private boat trip through the fishing market of Elmina where we saw the daily routines of the fish market up close. The canopy walk at the national park was beautiful and not to be missed. Overall, we had a great day with Kwame and Eugene and would love to take more trips with them next time we visit Ghana!
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Neil
Aug 3, 2023
Perfect match of history and contemporary life in Ghana - Afrocentric Tours is an excellent choice for private tour. It was easy to connect with tour's operator, Enoch Kwame Bright, via WhatsApp prior to the trip to discuss a few customized options for the day's itinerary. He arranged for a great driver, Eugene, who picked us up at our hotel in Accra in an air-conditioned sedan and took us on a narrated trip through the city as we drove out to pick up Kwame (who's based closer to the Cape Coast region). Kwame studied tourism and had a placement at Elmina Castle, so he has extensive knowledge of the transatlantic slave trade and the history of slavery in Africa. The tour complemented the gravity of the slave dungeons with experiences of life in Ghana -- a private boat trip and visit to the Elmina fishing market, as well as a stroll through Kakum National Park. Everything was well organized and Kwame handled all the logistics along the way (e.g. payment at the various sites). The guys are clearly good friends and it made for a very enjoyable day. They were happy to answer our many questions about history as well as everyday life in Ghana. We even had some fun with Eugene on the way back from Cape Coast hitting the police checkpoints that are always in place -- Eugene knew exactly how to handle the interactions so we were on our way quickly.
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D4703kycynthiac
Jul 24, 2023
An experience not to be missed in Ghana - The trip was unforgettable for us - a once in a lifetime experience. We were picked up at our hotel by driver Eugene who was extremely friendly, considerate and knowledgeable. It was a long journey from Accra to Cape Coast, but the time passed quickly with interesting conversation and Eugene pointing out sights along the way. We picked up our guide Kwame in Elmina. He was super knowledgeable and explained both cultural and historical facts about the places we visited. In one day we did the canopy walk in Kakum National Park and visited both Elmina and Cape Coast castles. It would be nice to spend the night in Elmina to shorten the driving time, but if you don't have the time to do that and are in Accra, this trip is 100% worth it. Kwame made the places we saw come to life - it's a moving experience that is not to be missed.
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Kaymaf2016
Jun 28, 2023
Bittersweet History - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable during our tour of the Elmina Slave castle. The information was straight to the moment and captivating at the same time. I really appreciated the time spent at the castle. Highly recommend!!
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Maitegd1913sn
Apr 23, 2023
Tour or Elmina and the fort - Enoch took me on a guided tour of Elmina and the fort last week. He is a great guide, he knows Elmina and its history inside out, and also a lot of people whom he greets on the way. He adjusted the tour to my needs and it was a great experience. Thank you!
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Coldbee98
Apr 21, 2023
Must have tour in Ghana - I cannot praise Afrocentric Travels and Tours more highly for an awesome custom tour to Assin Manso Slave River Site, Elmina Castle, and Cape Coast Castle. Enoch customized my private tour to my specifications and I was allowed as much time at each location as needed. Having so many emotions and feelings afterward, all I can say is studying history allows us to observe and understand how people and societies behaved in the past so we can never repeat it. Enoch is an excellent, knowledgeable, and informative guide. I located his tour via Instagram (enochampong6) about 4 weeks before my trip and we discussed what I wanted to experience and his recommendations. His prices included a driver with pick up and drop off from my Accra hotel. From the time I landed until the time I left, Enoch made me feel welcome in his country and truly created one of my most memorable trips.
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Slakoz2010
Apr 4, 2023
One of the very best guides we ever had - Enoch is the best guide we've had in a while. His knowledge of history is impressive and he can share it in a super engaging way. Spending a couple of days with him was the highlight of our trip to Ghana. Very very highly recommended!
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From $150
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).