Embark on a 2-day tour of Cape Coast with Back Africa Tours. Experience sustainable and responsible travel while exploring Ghanaian culture, history, and the natural environment.
Embark on a 2-day tour of Cape Coast with Back Africa Tours. Experience sustainable and responsible travel while exploring Ghanaian culture, history, and the natural environment.
Arrival and Hotel Check-In
Kotoka International Airport - Upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport, guests will be picked up and taken to their hotel for check-in. The tour begins after breakfast with a visit to Independence Square, a historic site featuring the Independence Arch and Black Star Square. This location symbolizes Ghana’s…
Arrival and Hotel Check-In
Kotoka International Airport - Upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport, guests will be picked up and taken to their hotel for check-in. The tour begins after breakfast with a visit to Independence Square, a historic site featuring the Independence Arch and Black Star Square. This location symbolizes Ghana’s independence and offers excellent photo opportunities.
Next, visit the National Museum, which offers an in-depth look at Ghana’s history and culture, including exhibits on ancient civilizations, colonialism, and the country’s fight for independence.
Continue to the W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Pan-African Culture, a house declared a national monument by the Government of Ghana. It is the final resting place of W.E.B. Du Bois and his wife, Shirley, ensuring their legacy endures. After the tour, return to the hotel to relax.
Kakum National Park - Proceed to Kakum National Park and Canopy Walk, located inland from Cape Coast and Ghana’s most popular attraction. The forest spans 375 square kilometers (145 sq mi) and is home to endangered species such as the Diana monkey, giant bongo antelope, yellow-backed duiker, and African elephant. It is also an Important Bird Area, with 266 bird species, including eight of global conservation concern. The park’s highlight is its seven suspension bridges, forming a 333-meter-long canopy walkway, suspended up to 27 meters above the forest floor from trees over 300 years old.
Elmina Slave Castle and Fishing Village Tour
Elmina Castle - Travel along the scenic coast to Elmina fishing village, a place that is both picturesque and thought-provoking. Engage with local fishermen to learn about their trade and the challenges they face daily. Meet the village fishmongers (women) who will demonstrate the stages of smoking fish in earthenware ovens.
Proceed to Elmina Castle for a guided tour of the first European settlement in Black Africa, built in 1482 by the Portuguese and used in the gold and slave trade.
Cape Coast Castle - Depart for Cape Coast, enjoying views of beautiful beaches lined with coconut trees, fishing villages, and historical slave and gold trading posts, forts, and castles along the way. Arrive at Cape Coast Castle for a detailed guided tour of the castle, originally built by the Swedes in the 1650s. By the 1660s, it had changed hands to the Danes, Dutch, and then the English. Initially, trade focused on gold, wood, and textiles before English merchants began seeking captive Africans in large numbers.

- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- food is excluded from the total cost
- food is excluded from the total cost
Cape Coast is a historical and cultural city located in the central region of Ghana. It is known for its rich history, beautiful beaches, and fascinating landmarks. A tour of Cape Coast offers visitors an opportunity to explore the remnants of Ghana’s colonial past and delve into its vibrant culture.
One of the highlights of a Cape Coast tour is the Cape…
Cape Coast is a historical and cultural city located in the central region of Ghana. It is known for its rich history, beautiful beaches, and fascinating landmarks. A tour of Cape Coast offers visitors an opportunity to explore the remnants of Ghana’s colonial past and delve into its vibrant culture.
One of the highlights of a Cape Coast tour is the Cape Coast Castle. This former slave fort has been preserved as a museum and provides an eye-opening experience about the transatlantic slave trade. Visitors can take guided tours through the dungeons where enslaved Africans were held before being shipped to the Americas.
Another must-visit site in Cape Coast is Elmina Castle, another significant fort that played a role in the transatlantic slave trade. Like Cape Coast Castle, it offers guided tours that provide deep insights into this dark chapter of history.
Apart from its historical attractions, Cape Coast also boasts stunning beaches and Kakum National Park the famous canopy walk
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.