Osu Slave Castle and Private City Tour with Pick up

4.9 (14 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Experience some of Accra’s most significant historical and cultural landmarks while learning about Ghana’s journey to independence, the great freedom fighters and the Pan African movement.

Explore Accra through its history, culture and vibrant atmosphere. As the first sub Saharan African country to gain independence in 1957, Ghana holds a special place in Africa’s history and the global Pan African movement. This offers an opportunity to learn about the people and events that shaped Ghana’s independence and influenced the wider struggle for African liberation.

Visit Osu Castle, one of Ghana’s historic coastal castles connected to the transatlantic slave trade. For visitors who may not have the opportunity to visit Cape Coast, this experience provides part of the history in Accra, walk through the historic spaces and dungeons and learn about the experiences of Africans who were held there before being taken across the Atlantic. "Learn about the door of no return"

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Ghana Must Go Tours

Ages: Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel/Residence pick up and drop off
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: private tour guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Guaranteed flexibility

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

one hour Admission included

Visit the memorial park of Dr Kwame Nkrumah who was a great Pan Africanist and a freedom fighter. He lead Ghana to gain in dependence in1957 (the first sub Saharan country to gain independence)
Osu Castle

2 hours Admission included

The Osu Castle also known as the Christiansburg Castle is yet one of the three Enslaved Castle built by the Danish and is located right here in Accra the capital city whilst, the rest of the two are located, Cape Coast and Elmina towns.

For those who are not able to do the Travel to Cape Coast, this is a great opportunity to experience something similar and a whole city vibe!
Independence Square

30 min Admission included

Independence square also known as the black star square is famous for its beautiful architecture and great photography place,great place to catch the best view of the city and the ocean breeze
Accra

30 min

The fantasy coffin / casket is one of the best craftmanship you will ever see. Get to appreciate the wood works and the reason behind why people make the caskets that reflects their professions or interest.
Centre for National Culture, Accra

one hour Admission included

This is the best place to have a wide variety to shop for personal use or to take gifts home, ranging from fine art, antiques, leather products and any kind of jewelry. We will help you to negotiate for fair rates

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra
Bombay Hotel
Hilton View Hotel
Beverly Hills Hotel
Gye Nyame Hotel
Hotel De Doris
Fiesta Residences Boutique Hotel & Serviced Apartments
Neeodoi Guest Inn
Apartamento Hotel
Crystal Palm Hotels
Zircon Hotel Gh
Frime Villa & Guest House

and 101 more pickup points

This is a flexible tour where we pick up and drop off guests from their Hotel/Residence or preferred location according to the time that best suits them. We always recommend starting before 9am or after 3 pm as this tour combines walking and driving. This helps keep you out of the midday sun!