Accra City Tour
$88.80
per person
What we'll do
A walkthrough the Oxford Street Discover the colorful and vibrant streets of downtown Accra from the hundreds of shops and the touristy ambience it gives
Lets pet some ostriches! Visit the “peace” park and have an episode with ostriches
A tour of the Osu Castle The Christianborg castle meaning Christians fortress named after the king of Denmark also known as the Osu castle is one the three major castles in Ghana. Constructed in 1661 by the Danes.The Osu castle has a quite different history pattern as it was once was occupied by a Ghanaian chief.It was later sold to the British in 1850 and the colonial governors ruled from the castle till the earthquake in 1862, it was used as a lunatic asylum. Rebuilt and used as residence of the British Governor of Gold Coast, in 1877-1957. It was subsequently the seat of of government up until 2009 when the jubilee house was built (presidential palace)
See the independence square Black Star Square, also known as Independence Square, is located in Accra, Ghana, and is now the site for all national gatherings in the Ghanaian capital. It was completed in 1961 to coincide with the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II in November 1961. From the first parade in honor of the Queen’s visit all the way up to the present day, Black Star Square has hosted all of the country’s major national public gatherings, national festivals, military parades, concerts, and and even crusades. None of these are more important than the Independence Day parades held in the square each year on March 6. The square serves as one of Ghana’s picturesque sites for tourists in Ghana.If you want to prove to people you were in Ghana this is one of the spots to take a picture from
Drumming lessons and a shopping experience at the tourist market The Centre for National Arts and Culture, also known as the Arts Centre,It is a vibrantly coloured maze of alleyways with mini stalls exhibiting authentic Ghanaian art in the form of handcrafted clothes, jewellery, sculptures and paintings.
The items include traditional musical instruments, authentic Ghanaian wood carvings, cane and raffia products, authentic leatherware, gold, silver and bronze jewellery, beads, clay products and antiques.
These products are sourced from various parts of Ghana and other culturally rich neighbouring countries, such as Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Togo, Senegal, Niger and Nigeria. The perfect gift shop for the modern traveller.And also learn how to play the local drums and acquire a PhD in drumming!
A drivethrough the oldest community in the city Do a drive through in the olden Accra settlements to see the olden architecture of some prominent buildings in Accra like the lighthouse and the fort James letting you in on the paradox of Accra.
Walk-through the local market Do a walk-through the renowned market place and shopping district in the center of the city of Accra which overflows with goods from colorful fabrics,fruits,cloths to people, scents and sounds, hustle and bustle. It is the best place to absorb the atmosphere of a West African market,
Where we'll go
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Take an extensive tour through the colorful and vibrant streets of Accra and spend an afternoon exploring the town’s many historical sites, picturesque spots, street foods and craft markets on this Accra City tour.
- Walkthrough the Oxford Street
- Explore the local community
- Pet some ostriches
- See the independence square
- Have a drumming and shopping experience
- See the Osu castle
What is included?
- Meals
- Tour Guide
- Entrance Fees
What is not included?
- Guide Gratuity
- Driver Gratuity
- Any Private Expenses
What to bring
- comfortable shoes
Cancellation and refund
The booking fee ($8.80 p.p. included in the displayed price) is non-refundable if you cancel your booking. If a local cancels a booking or does not show up at the agreed time and place, you receive a full refund of the booking fee.
You are buying a unique experience that also empowers local communities and people to improve their lives by sharing their knowledge and lifestyle.
We give space for creativity. The locals themselves decide and develop the activity idea and design it in a way they find interesting.
Locals get 100% of the price they want. The booking fee is added separately.
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