Cape Coast Castle and Assin Manso Slave River Tour Cape Coast Castle and Assin Manso Slave River Tour
ID: GYG850335-O-1343777
Category:
Country: Ghana
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade in Ghana on a guided tour. Visit the Assin Manso Slave River site and the Cape Coast Castle, built by the British in 1665.
Discover the dark history of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade on a day trip from Accra. Visit the Assin Manso Slave River site, where enslaved Africans had their last bath in African waters before being held up at the slave dungeons along the coast in wait for shipment.
Start your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Accra and head to the Assin Manso Slave River site. Unravel the issues encountered by enslaved Africans on their journey to the coast.
Visit the Assin Manso Slave River site, where enslaved Africans had their last bath in African waters before being held up at the slave dungeons along the coast in wait for shipment. The site has also become the burial ground for two slaves from the USA and Jamaica who were brought back to their ancestral home through the Door of No Return at the Cape Coast Castle.
End your tour with a visit to the Cape Coast Castle, built by the British in 1665. Explore the castle and learn about the history of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. After the tour, return to Accra.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade in Ghana
- Visit the Assin Manso Slave River site and learn about its history
- See the burial ground of two slaves from the USA and Jamaica
- Explore the Cape Coast Castle, built by the British in 1665
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Cape Coast Castle and learn about its history
Guiding languages
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.
