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Accra City & Beyond Tour

Accra culture, national landmarks, museums, markets, Jamestown and nearby heritage stops.

Accra City & Beyond Tour
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Accra City & Beyond Tour

This cultural city tour gives travelers a close look at Ghana's capital, its independence story, arts, markets, Pan-African heritage, coastal communities and nearby natural attractions.

Accra landmarks W. E. B. Du Bois Centre Makola Market Jamestown
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Itinerary Highlights

01. Independence Square Start with Ghana's national monuments, the Independence Arch and the Black Star Square.
02. Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum Visit the memorial museum and view personal effects, photos and historical exhibits connected to Ghana's independence.
03. W. E. B. Du Bois Memorial Centre Learn about Ghana's Pan-African roots and Dr. Du Bois's work and legacy in Ghana.
04. The National Museum See historical artifacts and documents that tell Ghana's story from early settlements through colonial times.
05. Makola Market Tour Step into the central business district, meet traders and experience the energy of one of Accra's busiest markets.
06. James Town Lighthouse Explore one of Accra's oldest coastal districts, its harbor, colonial past and local street life.
07. Kakum National Park Extend the city experience with a rainforest canopy walk in Ghana's Central Region.
08. Cape Coast Fisherman Village Meet fishermen on the coast, learn songs and traditions connected to fishing, nets and sea taboos.
09. Tetteh Quarshie Art Market Browse paintings, textiles, wood art, leather work, metal craft and other Ghanaian creative pieces.
10. Fantasy Coffin Workshops Visit Teshie workshops known for Ghana's sculptural fantasy coffins.
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