Ghana · HISTORICAL TOURS
Ghana wears its history in the open: Portuguese and British forts on the shore, the Ashanti court at Kumasi, and independence written across Accra in concrete and black stars. The 15 below are compared on ground covered, guiding and price.
Explore Accra’s key landmarks, markets, and Pan-African history on a private six-hour tour with hotel pickup for $80.
“Nice and really interesting tour with a nice and professional guide, a really at ease person (Samuel) highly recommendable tour for first time traveler to Ghana”
Review of an 8-day Ghana heritage tour covering Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast, slave castles, crafts, and a traditional naming ceremony.
“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”
Explore Ghana in 10 days, from Accra and Kakum to Cape Coast, Elmina and Kumasi, with heritage sites, local customs and small-group travel.
“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”
Review of Accra’s Cape Coast day tour, with Kakum canopy bridges, Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle, transport, timing, and value.
“We did the Cape Coast Day Tour with Boansi Travels. We had so much fun doing the Canopy Walk in Kakum National Park. Although the park provided a guide to the canopy, our Boansi guide, Enoch, knew the park well, so we were able to Read more”
Explore Accra with a private guide, from Independence Square and Makola Market to Jamestown, Nkrumah Park, and the W.E.B. DuBois Center.
“Kweku was an amazing guide. He is informed about life, culture and history in Ghana but most importantly has an ability to judge the rhythm of the day and which little gems between the major sites would suit the individual. I can only recommend him as a warm human being, for this tour, and the other tours he offers.”
Explore Elmina and Cape Coast castles, walk Kakum’s canopy, and learn Ghana’s history on a private full-day tour from Accra.
“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”
Explore Ghana in seven private days, from Accra and Ashanti crafts to Cape Coast Castle, Kakum, local markets, and river towns.
“It's actually taken me a while to write this review because I don't know if I can convey just how much I loved this trip and working with Timeh Tours. It was unbelievable and life-changing- the only regret I have is that I didn't invite more people tRead more”
Explore Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle, Elmina lagoon, and Kakum National Park on a full-day history tour from Accra.
“Kwame (Bright) gave an excellent tour of Elmina Castle and a short walking tour of Elmina (specifically through the fish market). Kwame's historical knowledge of the Cape Coast area, the transatlantic trade, and the castle itself made for an iRead more”
Join a Ghanaian naming ceremony near Accra, receive a Soul Name, local name, certificate, music, gifts, and a warm village welcome.
“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”
Review of Ghana’s 10-hour Cape Coast tour, with Kakum canopy walk, Elmina and Cape Coast castles, lunch, transport, guides, and practical tips.
“We enjoyed our day with Emmanuel and were so glad to have the opportunity to see Cape Coast and the suspension bridges in the national park. One unexpected thing was that he did not actually do the tours of the castles or the park, so we had to have tips ready for 3 other guides in addition to Emmanuel. It would have been nice to know that before hand, it was not clear in the tour description and felt a little disingenuous. Otherwise it was a nice day.”
Explore Ghana in eight days, from Accra and Volta waterfalls to Kumasi, Mole National Park, local crafts, wildlife, and Lake Volta.
“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”
Review of Ghana’s Cape Coast castles and Kakum canopy tour, with practical advice on price, guides, timing, transport, and what to expect.
“Amazing experience throughout! Could not have been happier! Tour guides were world class and extremely knowledgeable!”
Review of a private Kumasi culture tour with kente weaving, cocoa farming, Adinkra printing, and a Ghanaian naming ceremony.
“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.”
Review of Ghana’s six-day private culture tour, with Accra, Volta River, Kumasi, Elmina Castle, Kakum, hotels, value, and practical tips.
“Honest and loyal to his partners and clients, when it's about a tour to Ghana, look nowhere. Best tour guide for all your Ghana trips. His experience, patients and customer service makes him different among others. Looking forward to work more with you”
Review of a 7-day private Ghana tour covering Accra, Ashanti culture, Cape Coast history, Kakum rainforest, wildlife, and local crafts.
“I don't even know where to starts. They were great! I've tried other touring companies and this one just stands out! The tour guide was very knowledgeable of Ghana's history and customs.”
Coast forts, forest canopy, Ashanti looms and the parks up north.
