Accra: Accra City Day Tour - Private
ID: GYG824276-1319629
Category:
Country: Ghana
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of Accra on a guided tour of the city's most iconic sites. Visit the W.E.B Du Bois Centre, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, and the Jamestown Community.
Discover the rich history of Accra on a guided tour. Visit the W.E.B Du Bois Centre, Independence Square, and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. Explore the Jamestown Community, and see the Makola Market, Nima Market, and Fantasy Coffin or “Brazil House.”
Start your tour with a visit to the W.E.B Du Bois Centre honoring the life of the prominent Pan-Africanist who chose to live and work in Ghana. Continue to Independence Square where you will see the enclosed flame of African Liberation, which was lit by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in 1961.
Visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, the final resting place of Ghana’s first president. Set in attractive gardens, there is an adjoining museum, which contains photos, artifacts, and an insight into Dr. Nkrumah’s life.
Explore the Jamestown Community, one of Accra’s most historic neighborhoods where history resides on every corner. Best known for its lighthouses, the first of which was constructed in 1875 by the British as a navigational aid for trading vessels sailing through the Gulf of Guinea.
See the Makola Market, Nima Market, and Fantasy Coffin or “Brazil House” and learn about the seven Afro-Brazilian families who returned to settle in Ghana in 1836.
Highlights
- Discover the history of Accra on a guided tour of the city's most iconic sites
- Visit the W.E.B Du Bois Centre and learn about the life of the Pan-Africanist
- See the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and learn about Ghana's first president
- Explore the Jamestown Community and see the lighthouses and the Brazil House
- Visit the Makola Market, Nima Market, and the Fantasy Coffin or “Brazil House”
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a lot of walking.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Carry water to stay hydrated.
Be prepared for the weather, as parts of the tour are outdoors.
Respect the local culture and traditions.
Photography is allowed, but ask for permission before taking photos of people.
Keep your belongings safe, as markets can be crowded.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.