Discover the rich history and culture of Ghana’s capital on this guided Accra City Tour. Highlights include a visit to the National Museum, a walk through the vibrant Makola Market, and a drive through historic Jamestown. Explore the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, enjoy drumming lessons at the Arts Centre, and end the day with a photo stop at the iconic Black Star Square.

• • National Museum
  • Makola Market
  • Jamestown Drive Through
  • Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
  • Arts and Craft Centre
  • Black Star Square

NATIONAL MUSEUM

We will start our tour of Accra with a visit the National Museum of Ghana. It is the largest and oldest of the six museums under the administration of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board. The museum is home to a collection of archaeological, ethnographic, and fine art objects. Objects ranging from the Stone Age to the recent past, and include indigenous Ghanaian musical instruments, beads, traditional textiles, furniture, pottery, and ceremonial costumes.

MAKOLA MARKET

We will also visit the famous Makola Market where participants will have the opportunity to experience a typical “Day in the Life” of Ghanaian market women and a Ghanaian market scene. Makola Market has a host of items ranging from clothing and textiles to food species.

JAMESTOWN

We will continue to Jamestown to explore one of the oldest and vibrant neighbourhoods of Accra. Discover Ghana’ s capital city, Accra with a drive through a blend of medieval and modern buildings. A visit to James and Ussher towns will walk you through the path of the British and their settlement in 1877. Enjoy the drive through with your tour guide pointing out important landmarks and their significance to the history and development of the city of Accra and Ghana as a whole.

KWAME NKRUMAH MEMORIAL PARK

Our next stop will be at the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum which is the third and final burial place of Ghana’ s first President and one of the founding fathers’ of the Africa Union. Opened in 1992, the memorial complex is nestled on what was once the British colonial polo grounds. This symbolic location is a striking reminder of Ghana ‘ s journey from a colonial outpost to a sovereign nation.

ARTS CENTRE AND BLACK STAR AQUARE

End your day on a high note with interactive drumming lessons at the Arts Centre, where rhythm and creativity come to life. Continue to shop for souvenirs at the shops and bring your bargaining skills to life.

Then, strike a pose at Black Star Square, Accra’s monumental landmark of independence. With its towering arches and ocean backdrop, it’s the perfect finale to an unforgettable tour.