Know Ghana in 4 hrs - Accra City Tour
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$100
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This tour will delight you to Ghana's rich Cultural Heritage and you will discover why Ghana is the Gateway to Africa and the trailblazer of Pan Africanism. You will explore Accra, the capital of Ghana since 1957, with an insightful history of how the Africans with resilience demanded self governance from the British Colonial masters. The Tour begins with a visit to the cradle of Ghana's Independence, at Black Star Square and Cross-Road Memorial Site where the second World War Soldiers of the Gold Coast Regiment were killed by a British police officer. Depart for Asomdwe Park is the venue which holds the mortal remains of the Late Former President of Ghana Prof J E A Mills. Drive through the 28th February Road to Ghana's first President Burial site. Tour Kwame Nkrumah's Memorial Park and Museum. Drive through to Old British Accra - James Town. Visit the home library and final resting place of American born crusader for Social Justice, William Edward Burghardt Dubois. End of Tours.
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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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in-vehicle air conditioning
all fees and/or taxes
lunch
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We provide face masks and hand sanitizer upon arrival
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.