Accra Markets Tour
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$93
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Experience the multi-sensory fun of Accra's bustling markets on this walking tour with Hausa Tours. Markets are a hallmark of African Society and an invaluable place to connect with local culture, language, cuisine and history. The markets of Ghana are no exception, providing excellent examples of vibrant artistry, quality craftsmanship, authentic home cooking and keen bargaining! Join an enthusiastic guide and take a walk through the Makola, Kantamanto and Agbogbloshie markets of Accra. Learn the art of bargaining from your guide, who will let you in on a few local secrets that will help in your shopping efforts. Stop at the timber market in Arena Accra and learn about the many different uses of wood sourced from local forests and plantations. While here, visit the intriguing herb market and marvel at the range of roots, leaves and herbs on display. Find out how these plants are used in the voodoo religion and as cures for a range of different illnesses and afflictions.
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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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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.