Accra City Tour
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$93
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Explore Ghana's vibrant capital city with our professionally trained staff. Visit the uniquely designs casket shop, Osu Castle and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. Visit Old Accra which was divided into Dutch and British Accra as a result of the two European colonizers operating from different locations within the same township of a little under 1sq kilometer. Drive past James Fort built by the British in 1662, Old Accra Square and the Post Office. See Ussher Fort, one of three European forts in Accra which have survived the times. Your last stop on the tour will be the Arts and Crafts market where you may try out your bargaining skills on the local vendor
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Accra, Ghana Information
Accra, Ghana, operates through Tema Harbour, 25 kilometers east of the capital, where ships dock at the container terminal. Shuttles or taxis ferry passengers 40 minutes to downtown Accra. The port handles cocoa and timber exports, with basic facilities including waiting areas and currency exchange. Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, 20 minutes from drop-off, displays the independence leader's tomb amid manicured gardens and eternal flame. Jamestown lighthouse, a 30-minute drive, offers climbs for harbor views and photo ops with fishing boats. Makola Market buzzes with stalls selling kente cloth and spices, reachable in 15 minutes. Osu Castle, 25 minutes away, tours colonial halls once housing British governors. Excursions visit Aburi Botanical Gardens, 45 minutes north, for orchid trails and picnic spots. Labadi Beach, 10 minutes from city center, provides drumming sessions and grilled tilapia. Dining options feature jollof rice at street vendors. Souvenirs include shea butter and bead jewelry. Dry season December to March suits visits; taxis average 20-50 GHS. Guided tours recommended for traffic navigation.
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360 minutes
in-vehicle air conditioning
all fees and/or taxes
lunch
alcoholic_bevrages
carbonated beverages
dinner
tea and coffee
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Handing out of printed material such as printed itinerary, maps or brochures will be avoided
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.