Private Takoradi Castles Shore Excursion

5.0
(3 reviews)
Ghana

6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This package offers an immersive and authentic experience of the local culture, history, and natural beauty of Ghana's coastal region.

It has been carefully crafted with a focus on small group sizes, which allows for a more personalized, engaging, interactive, and informative experience.

We place a strong emphasis on sustainability and responsible tourism. We work closely with local communities to create positive social and environmental impacts.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

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

On arrival at the Takoradi Port, a local guide will meet the guests at the berth, where the vessel is docked holding a sign with the guest's name written on it.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Elmina Castle

    Set off on a 2-hour drive from the Takoradi port along a coastline marked with forts. On arrival in the Central Region, we will experience an hour's guided tour of the Elmina Castle, a well-preserved Castle and slave dungeon built by the Portuguese in 1482. Learn about its history and the pivotal role it played in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Elmina

    Experience a walking tour through the Elmina township to view homes built in colonial style. Visit the colorful fishing harbor and the nearby vibrant fish market to interact with market women as they go about their daily activities. Take a stroll up to Fort Jago to enjoy spectacular views of the historical township of Elmina.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Cape Coast Castle

    Stop for lunch at a local restaurant to try dishes prepared from locally sourced ingredients. After an hour's lunch break, we drive to the Cape Coast Castle, one of the best-preserved castles and also declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience an hour's guided walk through the castle and its dungeons, which was once the last memory the enslaved had of their homeland before being shipped off to the 'New World'.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Sekondi-Takoradi

    Return to Takoradi on a two-hour drive back to the port for departure. If time permits, we can make a brief stopover at the Takoradi Central market.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Blastours Ghana

Tags

Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
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Port Pickup
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Cancellation Policy

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

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