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Top 15 Elmina Castle Tours from Accra

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St George’s Castle at Elmina was built in 1482 and is the oldest European building south of the Sahara, open daily with resident guides. Below are the 15 tours that get you there. Most pair it with Cape Coast, a few give Elmina the whole morning, and every one lists its pickup time and price.

From Accra: Cape Coast, Elmina Castle & Kakum Park Day Tour

From Accra: Cape Coast, Elmina Castle & Kakum Park Day Tour - The Accra-to-Cape Coast Drive: Expect More Than “3 Hours”

1.From Accra: Cape Coast, Elmina Castle & Kakum Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 144 reviews · 10 hours · from $110Our pick

Accra day tour to Kakum canopy walk and two Ghana slave castles, with A/C transport and expert guides. Full day, emotional, worth it.

“Great trip! It was perfectly organized in every detail, with timely pickup, modern vehicle with A/C and wifi, and water. Our guide Moses was very knowledgeable and absolutely hilarious. He gave us a very good introduction during our ride, and could answer any question we came up with. He also took great photos of us, I can really recommend him as a guide. The driver Savior was also very skilled and got us around safely despite the heavy road work. The trip itself is very intense, there is a lot of driving, some hiking in the park, and the visit at the castle is very emotionally loaded. It is a…”

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Accra To Cape Coast And Elmina Day Tour

Accra To Cape Coast And Elmina Day Tour - Kakum National Park: The canopy walkway portion (and the reality of the hike)

2.Accra To Cape Coast And Elmina Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $165Top rated

Private Accra to Cape Coast and Elmina day trip: Kakum canopy walk, Elmina and Cape Coast Castles, plus lunch, tickets, and AC transport.

“Frank was a great tour guide. Highly recommended! Frank had a wealth of local knowledge and was very friendly. I would recommend this tour for anyone who is visiting Ghana.”

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Cape Coast ,Elmina Castle and Kakum Full-Day Tour

Cape Coast ,Elmina Castle and Kakum Full-Day Tour - Entering Cape Coast Castle: UNESCO, dungeons, museum stops, and Dalzel Tower

3.Cape Coast ,Elmina Castle and Kakum Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $155

Full-day tour from Accra to Cape Coast and Elmina castles plus Kakum canopy walk, guided history and rainforest treetop views.

“This tour starts with a high adrenaline canopy walk in the forest, which is the fun part. The trip to the castles is heart-wrenching and sickening, but so important to experience. You learn about slavery before the departure of the slave ships. Read more”

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10 Days Trip to Cape Coast and Elmina Castles from Accra

10 Days Trip to Cape Coast and Elmina Castles from Accra - Accra’s Big Symbols and Community Reality: Nkrumah Square, Du Bois Centre, Jamestown

4.10 Days Trip to Cape Coast and Elmina Castles from Accra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $4,695

10 days from Accra to Cape Coast and Elmina, castles, PANAFEST, Kakum National Park, plus Kumasi craft villages, with private transport.

“I had an amazing experience! The staff are very knowledgeable and loved to share the culture and rich history of Ghana. They were very adaptable to the group’s wants and needs. They were very helpful and eager to answer any questions. I definitely recommend this to family and friends!”

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Cape Coast and Elmina Castles Tour

Cape Coast and Elmina Castles Tour - Elmina Castle: Europe, age, and the slave trade story

5.Cape Coast and Elmina Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $157

Early pickup, Kakum canopy walkway, and two major castles on Ghana’s coast, with admission included and a guide who explains slavery history.

“Awesome trip, very personal and friendly service. You are taken care of from start to finish. I would recommend it is far from Accra which is something I didn’t really prepare for.”

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The Homecoming Experience To Cape-coast And Elmina.

The Homecoming Experience To Cape-coast And Elmina. - Kakum National Park and the canopy walkway (about 2 hours)

6.The Homecoming Experience To Cape-coast And Elmina.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $180

Private Ghana tour from Accra to Kakum, Elmina Castle, and Cape Coast Castle, with lunch and all entry fees included for $180.

“Everything was excellent. The host Ben was very knowledgeable. The driver did an excellent job of getting to all activities on schedule. Looking forward to telling all my family and friends.”

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Cape Coast/Elmina Slave Dungeon and Canopy Walkway Private Tour

Cape Coast/Elmina Slave Dungeon and Canopy Walkway Private Tour - Kakum National Park and the 30 meter canopy walkway

7.Cape Coast/Elmina Slave Dungeon and Canopy Walkway Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $200

Private full-day tour from Accra with Kakum canopy walkway, Elmina slave dungeon and Door of No Return, plus lunch and pickup.

“Visiting Cape Coast/Elmina Slave Dungeon is a must see, more than a tour, an experience, when you visit Accra, Ghana. Citizen Tours, Kwame & Yaw were our private and exceptional guides. Even the drive to Elmina, was filled with historical faRead more”

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One Day Tour To Cape Coast, Elmina Castle, Kakum National Park

One Day Tour To Cape Coast, Elmina Castle, Kakum National Park - 6:00am departure and the Accra to Cape Coast drive reality check

Assin Manso Slave River, Cape Coast and Elmina Castle Day Tour

Assin Manso Slave River, Cape Coast and Elmina Castle Day Tour - Elmina Castle, continuing the story beyond Cape Coast

From Accra: Cape Coast and Elmina Castles Day Trip

From Accra: Cape Coast and Elmina Castles Day Trip - Cape Coast Castle: UNESCO and the Portuguese-to-Slave-Trade Story

10.From Accra: Cape Coast and Elmina Castles Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $200

Day trip from Accra to Cape Coast and Elmina Castles with a local guide, AC comfort, snacks, and Kakum National Park.

“An impressive experience to get to know the history of Ghana and the former Slave trade. Jorge is an amazing guide who is an expert in his profession and a very nice and welcoming person. I got many interesting insights with a lot of valuable background information. A big advantage is the flexibility of your pickup location and the transfer back to any desired destination in Accra. I can highly recommend this tour.”

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The Historic Cape Coast and Elmina Tour (The Land of History).

The Historic Cape Coast and Elmina Tour (The Land of History). - Elmina Castle: Portuguese foundations, Dutch control, and the dungeon corridors

11.The Historic Cape Coast and Elmina Tour (The Land of History).

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $170

Historic Elmina and Cape Coast with guided castle tours, Elmina lagoon walk, and Kakum canopy, plus lunch and Accra pickup.

“I would definitely recommend this tour. You don’t want to miss the elimination lagoon. That was my favorite part. It’s a long drive from Accra but makes for a good whole day excursion. Our navigator, Frederick, was great”

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A Day Tour of Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle & Kakum Park

A Day Tour of Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle & Kakum Park - Kakum National Park canopy walk: the part you will talk about later

12.A Day Tour of Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle & Kakum Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $280

Accra day trip linking Kakum canopy bridges with UNESCO Cape Coast and Elmina slave castles, meals and onboard Wi-Fi included.

“Med and his team made my trip memorable. They were prompt and professional. Also very accommodating with tweeks along the way. I have recommended them to family and friends. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Ghana, you will not be disappointed.”

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Walking Tours In Cape Coast And Elmina

Walking Tours In Cape Coast And Elmina - Elmina Castle, 1484, and the gravity of first contact

13.Walking Tours In Cape Coast And Elmina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $92Best value

Private morning walking tour from Elmina to Cape Coast with a guide, lagoon-side lunch, and an eye-opening look at slave trade history.

“The walking tour of Cape Coast and Elmina is an eye-opening and profound experience that I highly recommend to anyone visiting Ghana. This tour offers a poignant journey through Ghana's history, focusing on the harrowing era of the Read more”

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Accra: Cape Coast and Elmina Private Cultural Tour

Accra: Cape Coast and Elmina Private Cultural Tour - Cape Coast Castle: where the story becomes physical

14.Cape Coast and Elmina Private Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 10 hours · from $188

Accra day trip to Cape Coast and Elmina slave forts, plus Kakum canopy walk and Hans Cottage lunch. Air-conditioned 4x4, guide, fees included.

“The entire tour was amazing. Our tour guide, Emmanuel Aboagye was incredible. He was professional, personable and very attentive to ensure we were well taken care of. We hope to have him again on other tours. We have been here a week and this was the best time we have had. Everything was wonderful!”

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Elmina Slave Dungeon & Kakum Rainforest Day Trip

Elmina Slave Dungeon & Kakum Rainforest Day Trip - Cape Coast Castle: Why a Second Castle Matters

15.Elmina Slave Dungeon & Kakum Rainforest Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $200

Private Accra day trip to Elmina and Cape Coast slave castles, plus Kakum canopy walkway with lunch, snacks, and all entrances.

“Nana was an awesome tour guide. He was engaging and knowledgeable and shared a lot of knowledge on the drive to the location and whilst on location. I chose not to do the suspension bridge tour due to my fear of heights, but was rewarRead more”

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