Know Ghana in 4 hrs - Accra City Tour

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KWAME NKRUMAH MAUSOLEUM is dedicated to Ghana's first President, and houses the bodies of Kwame Nkrumah and his wife Fathia Nkrumah. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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Enjoy the warmth on the Oxford street in Accra — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour will delight you to Ghana's rich Cultural Heritage and you will discover why Ghana is the Gateway to Africa and the trailblazer of Pan Africanism. You will explore Accra, the capital of Ghana since 1957, with an insightful history of how the Africans with resilience demanded self governance from the British Colonial masters.

The Tour begins with a visit to the cradle of Ghana's Independence, at Black Star Square and Cross-Road Memorial Site where the second World War Soldiers of the Gold Coast Regiment were killed by a British police officer.

Depart for Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Museum to Osu Castle built by the Danes and sold to the British as one of the European slave trade dungeons.

The tour ends with a lunch at an African restaurant.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Kaya Tours

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Youth (13–19 years) · Adults (20–21 years) · Seniors (22–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

Black Star Gate

30 min Admission included

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.
Osu Castle

30 min Admission included

The Christiansburg Castle also known as Fort Osu is one of Ghana's Heritage attraction site located in Osu along the shores of the Atlantic ocean. This Fort was built by the Danes in the 17th Century. but later sold to the British colonial masters. It was the seat of Government pre independence and post independence until 2013.
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

one hour Admission included

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
Center for National Culture

30 min Admission not included

This place is also known as Centre for National Culture, situated next to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. Here you will find an array of Craft, Traditional Textiles, Souvenirs etc.
National Museum of Ghana

45 min Admission included

Walk into history of the various ethnic tribes of Ghana. Enjoy insightful fascinating tragions and customs through a skillful story telling by sight guide for a truly memorable experience. You will learn about the stone age and how Ghanaians lived before civilization.