Accra City Tour Experience

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Makola Market

  Makola Market was constructed in Accra in 1924 and stood at the heart of the urban Ghanaian life. This market is the main wholesale and retail marketplace in Accra, the epicenter of trade in the country and one of the nation's most important social and cultural institutions.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  National Museum of Ghana

  Founded in 1957, the National Museum of Ghana is the largest and oldest of the six museums under the administration of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board. The museum has three primary collection areas; archaeology, ethnography, and art, which are used to weave together a story about Ghana's rich cultural history. Objects range in age from the Stone Age to the recent past, and include indigenous Ghanaian musical instruments, beads, traditional textiles, furniture and pottery.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

  Our next stop will be at the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum which is the third and final burial place of Ghana’ s first President and one of the founding fathers’ of the Africa Union. Opened in 1992, the memorial complex is nestled on what was once the British colonial polo grounds. This symbolic location is a striking reminder of Ghana ' s journey from a colonial outpost to a sovereign nation.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Centre for National Culture, Accra

  End your day on a high note with interactive drumming lessons at the Arts Centre, where rhythm and creativity come to life. Continue to shop for souvenirs at the shops and bring your bargaining skills to life.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Independence Square

  Then, strike a pose at Black Star Square, Accra’s monumental landmark of independence. With its towering arches and ocean backdrop, it’s the perfect finale to an unforgettable tour.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  W.E.B. DuBois Center

  The W. E. B. Du Bois Centre for Pan-African Culture in Accra, Ghana, is a prominent historical site dedicated to the life and legacy of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois, an influential African-American civil rights activist, sociologist, historian, and one of the founding figures of the Pan-African movement. The Centre honors his contributions to Pan-Africanism and his commitment to the unity and independence of African nations.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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