Accra Private Half-Day Walking Tour

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 2 more

This is a 3-4 hour unique walking tour along the historical suburb of Accra.
You will be led by a local guide through local communities, historical sites, fishing harbour, etc. Meet locals, visit homes, try out some street snacks and drinks.

Uncover various sites of great significance filled with cultural, historical and architectural heritage that are sure to captivate you.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Accra Walking Tour

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can agree on a pickup location ahead of the day trip

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • Osu Castle (Pass by)

    We will start our walk at the Osu Castle, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. It was originally built by the Swedes for trade in timber and gold, but later used in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Independence Square

    We will walk west along 28th February Road until we reach the Black Star Square, also known as Independence Square, bordered by the Accra Sports Stadium and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Centre for National Culture, Accra

    Stopover at Ghana’s biggest craft market, where you will have an opportunity to use your bargaining skills to shop from an open-air market for artefacts from Ghana and the rest of Africa.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

    Visit the (the final resting place of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President). The Mausoleum is surrounded by water which is a symbol of life. Its presence conveys a sense of immortality for the name Nkrumah. It shows that even in death he lives on in the hearts and minds of generations here and generations yet to come.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Continuing our walk down the High Street, by the Supreme Court's Monument and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Take a break at the Osekan Restaurant, overlooking the Gulf of Guinea.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    James Town Lighthouse

    Continue to the fishing village of James Town, which happens to be one of the oldest settlements full of beautifully disheveled colonial buildings, clapboard houses and corrugated iron shacks – but it remains one of the most vibrant districts. End the day with a walk through old Accra, dotted with historical sites, including forts, a harbor and a lighthouse.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Blastours Ghana

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Shore Excursions
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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