Ghana · HISTORICAL TOURS
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Of the 24 historical tours on this site, these 15 are the ones worth the drive. Prices, durations and the details that separate them are all below, so you can choose in five minutes and get on with the rest of the trip.
One private day in Accra: Nkrumah, independence landmarks, Makola Market, Du Bois, James Town Lighthouse, and craft shopping.
“My tour guide Emmanuel was very knowledgeable About the locations we visited And he also took some really great pictures of me. Would recommend”
An 8-day Ghana heritage journey from Accra to Kumasi and the coast, with a traditional naming ceremony and key historic sites.
“We made the right choice in selecting Ashanti African Tours for our first trip to Africa. The entire staff was great! Everyone was attentive to our needs and made us feel welcome and confident in handling the details of our tour. Special thanks to Read more”
10 days in Ghana from Accra to Cape Coast and Kumasi, with castles, Kakum canopy walk, and a traditional naming ceremony for a small group.
“We couldn’t have asked for more from Nana and his amazing team. From start to finish he arranged expeditions that made our pilgrimage through Ghana a true adventure. More importantly he orchestrated a cultural and emotional immersiRead more”
From Accra to Kakum, Elmina, and Cape Coast, this full-day tour blends canopy views with UNESCO history for a compact, comfortable Ghana coastal day.
“Really interesting tour especially the historical part and I put my self at test doing the canopy walkway not bad at all”
Private 5 to 6 hour Accra tour with a friendly guide, Independence Square flame, Makola Market shopping, Jamestown history, museums included.
“It was outstanding!!! Well worth the price. Our guide was well versed on areas around the city and it felt as if we experienced so much in such a short period of time. I would highly recommend this tour. I am a senior citizen and was exRead more”
Private tour from Accra with Kakum canopy walk and UNESCO slave castles at Elmina and Cape Coast, with fees and air-conditioned transport.
“I had an incredible private day tour to Cape Coast with our guide, Isaac. He was punctual, highly professional, and incredibly knowledgeable, providing deep insights into the history and culture of the region. His precise storytelling brougRead more”
A 7-day private Ghana tour focused on heritage sites, artisan crafts, and slave-trade history, with comfortable rides and guided visits.
“When we met our tour guide, Timothy Dadgie at the airport in Accra, our tour began immediately and continued until he returned us to the airport for our departure home on Oct, 11th. He always made us feel right at home, accommodating us Read more”
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”
Accra naming ceremony assigns your Soul Name by birth day, gives a local name, drumming and dance, and a recognition gift.
“The experience was wonderful and the people who performed the ceremony were welcoming and festive. I was expecting a different kind of ceremony, not one out at an actual village”
Kakum canopy walkway plus Elmina and Cape Coast slave forts, with lunch and a small English guide team from Accra.
“A long day but packs a lot in - 2 castles and a rainforest, with a good lunch in a beautiful restaurant looking over a bird sanctuary. Our guide was very very good, gave us lots of information without overloading us, and dealt calmly with emergencies (a tyre blow-out!) along the way. We felt very safe with him. Very much enjoyed our day out.”
Heritage Ghana from Accra: Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle, and Kakum canopy walk, with lunch and AC pickup for $150 per person.
“Excellent day excursion to the cape coast and Kakum national park. Jeff was a great guide. The car had good AC and comfortable. Great food along the way.”
8 days from Accra through Volta, Kumasi, and Mole with hiking, waterfalls, kente weaving, mosques, markets, and smooth guided logistics.
“Loved the trip and tour experience planned by Citizen Tours. Learned alot about Ghana's history and saw historic and present places of interest I knew nothing about. I enjoyed interacting with local citizens, visiting a school, the waterfalls, loRead more”
10-hour private Ashanti day from Kumasi: Kente and Adinkra weaving, a cocoa farm visit, a naming ceremony, pickup included.
“The people definitely the people. They are loving, caring, and thoughtful. I was very impressed with the weaving tour. the young boys were so dedicated to their task.”
Half-day private tour in Accra: Nkyinkyim Museum and Prampram African Ancestral Wall, with pickup, art storytelling, and bottled water.
“Great tour, great guide. Isaac was a great conversionist and tour guide. Isaac was prompt and very engaging. We thouroughly enjoyed the tour and time with him.”
6-day private Ghana tour from Accra markets to Elmina Castle, Kakum canopy walk, cocoa farms, and the Volta River by boat.
“I was part of a French group travellig to Ghana. Emmanuel is an amazing guide, he is caring, professionnal and punctual. He made our stay in Ghana even more enjoyable. I recommend this guide and will contact him for my future trips in Ghana !!!”
