6 hours
Daily Tour
1 person
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Discover the heart of Ghana’s capital with the Accra City Tour, a fast-paced yet enriching experience designed for travelers who want to see the best of Accra in under five hours. This guided city tour blends history, culture, heritage, and local life, giving you a true snapshot of Ghana’s vibrant capital.
From Independence Square to the W.E.B. Du Bois Center, and from bustling markets to serene memorial parks, this tour is perfect for history lovers, culture seekers, and first-time visitors looking to immerse themselves in Accra’s dynamic energy.
Independence Avenue & Black Star Square – Walk through Ghana’s iconic symbols of freedom, including the Independence Arch, where the nation’s 1957 independence is celebrated.
W.E.B. Du Bois Center – Explore the home and museum of the great Pan-Africanist, filled with artifacts, books, and his final resting place.
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park – Visit the mausoleum and gardens honoring Ghana’s first president and independence leader.
National Museum of Ghana – Step into the nation’s story through artifacts, art, and cultural exhibits showcasing centuries of history.
Makola Market – Experience Accra’s liveliest market, full of vibrant stalls, textiles, crafts, and the everyday hustle of local traders.
Lunch at Gold Coast Restaurant – Relax with a delicious meal featuring traditional Ghanaian dishes and continental options.
The Know Accra in Less Than 5 Hours: Accra City Tour begins at Independence Avenue, where Ghana’s independence story is etched into monuments like the Independence Arch and Black Star Square—symbols of freedom and pride across Africa.
We then visit the W.E.B. Du Bois Center, a peaceful museum dedicated to the life and work of one of the most influential Pan-African figures. His library, artifacts, and memorial give deep insight into his global legacy.
Next, the journey continues to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, where the first president of Ghana is remembered through a striking mausoleum surrounded by serene gardens. This stop highlights his role in shaping modern Ghana and the African independence movement.
At the National Museum of Ghana, you’ll uncover the country’s story through archaeology, art, and ethnography, exploring everything from pre-colonial times to the present.
To feel the real pulse of the city, we head to Makola Market, a bustling hub of energy where traders and artisans showcase the entrepreneurial spirit of Accra. From fabrics to food, the market captures the soul of everyday Ghanaian life.
Finally, the experience winds down with lunch at Gold Coast Restaurant, where you’ll enjoy a fusion of local and continental cuisine—a perfect way to end your Accra adventure.
This remarkable mausoleum is dedicated to Ghana’s first President and a prominent leader in African Politics who was voted African of the century by the BBC.
Accra’s oldest, dynamic commercial hub. It is certainly one of the most entertaining. Carry a shopping bag and walk in and out of the market. You can get almost about anything. Fresh local produce from all parts of Ghana are brought here for sale. It is busiest on Saturdays at 3pm. It is a busy place enjoyable witness the hustling.
It’s the busiest beach on Ghana’s Coast, arguably the Gulf of Guinea. Has some fine bars and restaurants. The many aligned beach umbrellas make a picturesque one to show off. There are many outlets sellings kebabs and grills. There is live music, arts and culture.
This monument comes with a little garden also known as Independence Square. A public area boarded by the Accra Sports Stadium. An imposing monument topped by the black star of Africa.
This colonial era lighthouse was built in the 1930s. If you tend to catch a great view of the city’s busy and compelling fishing harbor head to the top of this old lighthouse close to James Fort.
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