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Full-Day Accra City Tour

1. Full-Day Accra City Tour

Immerse yourself in the life of Ghana's capital on an educational tour of the National Museum, which has an exhibition on some ancient relics reflecting the pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial eras of Ghana as well as other parts of Africa. You will also visit the memorial site of Ghana’s first president and the African of the 20th century, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Other historic and interesting sites of the city such as the colourful and buzzing Makola Market which is the largest open market in Accra, Jamestown which is the origin of the city, Black Star Square which is the icon of Ghana, Arts Centre for shopping among others will be explored on this tour. You will be dropped of at the hotel to end this most exciting tour.

Accra: Guided City Tour with Lunch

2. Accra: Guided City Tour with Lunch

Join a guided city tour of Accra, the capital of Ghana. See the best of the city, with entrance to the National Museum, as well as delicious lunch in a local restaurant. After meeting your guide, make your way to the first stop Black Star Square, where you will learn about Ghana's independence movement. Next, drive through the Heritage Road which was the site of the first major uprisings against British colonialism. Visit the W.E.B DuBois Centre and learn about the father of Pan-Africanism. See various artifacts related to his life and learn more about the Pan-African movement Continue with a visit to the National Museum, which is the largest and oldest museum in Ghana. See a variety of archeological discoveries from ancient times, paintings of Ghana, and exhibits that illustrate Ghana's cultural history. Explore Makola Market, one of the largest open street markets in West Africa. Take in the lively atmosphere as locals barter for a wide range of food and products. Finally head to the Gold Coast Restaurant, the ultimate venue to eat, drink, and party depending on which time of the day.

Accra City Day Tour

3. Accra City Day Tour

Join a guided tour of Accra, the capital of Ghana. See the best of the city, with entrance to the National Museum. Visit the W.E.B DuBois Centre and learn about the father of Pan-Africanism. See various artifacts related to his life and learn more about the Pan-African movement Visit to the National Museum, which is the largest and oldest museum in Ghana. See a variety of archaeological discoveries from ancient times, paintings of Ghana, and exhibits that illustrate Ghana's cultural history. Explore Makola Market, one of the largest open street markets in West Africa. Take in the lively atmosphere as locals barter for a wide range of food and products. We will then move James Town briefly to see the oldest town in Accra. Continues to Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, the first president of Ghana. We will then visit the Arts center, the largest artifacts market in Ghana and finally end the tour at Independence or Black Star Square to learn brief history about the place and the road. Enjoy your tour!

Accra City Tour

4. Accra City Tour

Embark on a half/ full day city tour of Accra visiting, visit the National Museum of History and Ethnography to observe exhibits that reflect the heritage of Ghana through-out history to the present. Proceed to visit the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Park, final resting place of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghana. The Mausoleum has been visited by many world dignitaries. Stop at the Independence Square, Accra’s open-air ceremonial grounds where all national celebrations are held, for photo opportunity. Visit the uniquely designed caskets shop where caskets are produced based on the African belief of life after death. Therefore caskets are designed to reflect the earthly profession of the deceased with the belief that they can continue to practice this profession in the other world. Hence a bus driver will be buried in a bus, a teacher in a book, a doctor in a syringe, etc. Drive through Old Accra which was divided into Dutch and British Accra as a result of the two European nations operating from different locations within the same township of a little under 1sq kilometer. Drive past James Fort built by the British in 1662, Old Accra Square and the Post Office. See Ussher Fort, one of three European forts in Accra which have survived the times. Your last stop on the tour will be the Arts and Crafts market where you may try out your bargaining skills on the local vendor. Return to your pick up point.

Accra City Exploration

5. Accra City Exploration

Explore the beauty, history and culture of Accra, the capital city of Ghana including Black Star Square, Independence Square, Jamestown Light House, Makola Market, Accra Art Center, National Museum etc. After you have been located and picked up from your hotel, your first destination will be at the Independence Arch in Accra. The Independence Arch in Accra, Ghana is part of the Independence Square which contains monuments to Ghana’s independence struggle. In Independence Square are large stands with a total seating capacity of 30,000 surrounding the edges of the square. The square boasts three monuments which encapsulate the fight for Independent and liberation. These monuments include the Independence Arch to the south of the square, backdropped by the Gulf of Guinea. On the opposite side of the square but facing the arch is the Memorial of the Unknown Soldier, which honors the Ghanaian soldiers who fell fighting for their country. Just to the north of the main square is a roundabout, in the center of which stands the Black Star Gate, an imposing monument topped by the Black Star of Africa, the five-pointed star that symbolizes Africa in general and Ghana in particular. The monument bears the large inscription “AD 1957” and “Freedom and Justice” and the Liberation Day Monument. The Independence Square is one of the largest city square in the world. Followed by visiting the Jamestown Light House which is a colonial-era lighthouse, built in the 1930s replacing an earlier lighthouse that had been built in 1871. It has become a tourist attraction over time. You will be assisted by the tour guide to visit all major destinations included in your itinerary which are Makola Market, Accra Art Center, National Museum etc. Lunch, water, snacks and drink will be provided for your safe touring.

Half-Day Accra City Tour Experience

6. Half-Day Accra City Tour Experience

Get to experience the best of Accra as you explore some of its iconic sites and monuments such as the National Museum, the Kwame Nkrumah Park, the colourful and buzzing Makola Market, the Arts and Cultural Centre and the Black Star Square. You will be picked-up from your hotel and first visit the National Museum known for its collection of great artifacts of Ghana's historic past. Learn a great deal here regarding the culture, ethnicity, archaeological, medicinal and other aspects of Ghanaian life. Continue with a revealing walking tour of the Makola Market known as the largest open market in Accra. Experience the sights and sounds of this popular market whiles you also get the opportunity to shop for your textiles, beads, shea butter, black soap etc. After seeing Jamestown, continue to the Kwame Nkrumah Park which is a memorial site for the First president of Ghana and the African of the last millennium. Incorporating a museum, park and tomb, get to the learn great story of the greatest African of our time and how he influenced the liberation of the continent. Get to shop at the Arts Centre for your arts and curious before exploring the Black Star Square and the Osu Castle area. You will be dropped off at your hotel to end the tour.

Accra City and Aburi Botanical Gardens Private Day Tour

7. Accra City and Aburi Botanical Gardens Private Day Tour

Pick up from your hotel to begins the day with touring the Aburi Botanical Gardens where you shall have opportunity learn and know about some plants medical values to locals. We shall then return back to Accra city to continue the rest the of the tours. We will visit the W.E.B Du Bois centre, see and learn about contribution of an American Pan-African civil right activist who died in Accra and buried here. We shall move to National Museum to learn or know the history and culture of Ghanaians, Makola Market, James Town, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Arts center and final ends the tour at the Black Star Square and drop you off at the same pick up point.

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What people are saying about Makola Market

Overall rating

5.0 / 5

based on 25 reviews

I had a wonderful tour of Accra with David! We covered so much ground and I was able to enjoy a much more authentic and fun experience of exploring Accra. I was glad to have a guide with me for my first trip to the Makola and to point out sites with historical significance throughout Accra that I would have missed by myself. David has great relationships with people/museum guides at each stop and kept the tour on track and fun. I couldn’t recommend more!

An amazing trip getting a private tour of Accra. My guide was very patient and took the time to answer all of my questions about Ghana’s history and it’s people. At no point did I feel rushed to leave any of the locations. I highly recommend this tour. Only con, is that some of the sites were closed for renovations and I feel like the description on this site should mention these and the places to be visited instead.

I had a wonderful time with David. He’s very friendly and knowledgeable. He will share his knowledge of Accra history and show you some important places. David is also a safe driver. I had lunch from one of the best Ghanian restaurants Accra has to offer. David can also share information about night life if interested. I rate this tour 10/10.

This tour was absolutely amazing! I feel like I got to experience all of Accra in just one day. The tour guide, David, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He ensured that we had the best experience possible and took plenty pictures for us from our phones. I truly enjoyed this experience and would recommend it to others.

It was the best tour of Accra, our driver was very knowledgeable and friendly and drives smoothly.