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The 15 Best Tours & Days Out in Ghana

110 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $45

From a two-hour market walk to a ten-day heritage circuit, the 15 below are the days out that consistently earn their price, each with what it costs, how long it takes and who it suits.

The Cape Coast Day Tour - Cape Coast Castle: begin with the hardest history
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The Cape Coast Day Tour

1.The Cape Coast Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 525 reviews · from $155Our pick

Review the Cape Coast Day Tour from Accra, covering two historic castles, Kakum’s canopy walkway, transport, timing, cost, and practical tips.

“I had a really good experience on this tour. Pick-up was prompt at the arranged time and the bus itself was comfortable with good Wi-Fi and air-con which made the bumpy roads less uncomfortable. Portia was a great guide and provided interesting information as we drove along. The sites themselves were very interesting with informative guides.”

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From Accra: Cape Coast, Elmina Castle & Kakum Park Day Tour - Kakum National Park and the seven-bridge canopy walk
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From Accra: Cape Coast, Elmina Castle & Kakum Park Day Tour

Accra Detailed City Tour - National Museum: a compact introduction to Ghana
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Accra Detailed City Tour

4.Accra Detailed City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · from $80

Explore Accra’s museums, markets, monuments, Jamestown, and Labadi Beach on a flexible private city tour with local guides.

“I had a great time with Kwame who was very punctual and easy to communicate with. Due to some closures on the day I had picked, he made sure I was able to do those visits on the next day. I did the tour alone and was able to ask all the questions I had on my mind. Kwame is professional, well organized, always willing to help and always respectful. I really enjoyed my tour and recommend it to anyone! Kiki”

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Accra Guided City Tour Experience - Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Ghana’s independence story
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Accra Guided City Tour Experience

5.Accra Guided City Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 88 reviews · 6 hours · from $45Best value

Explore Accra’s key landmarks, markets, museums, and Pan-African history on a six-hour guided tour with hotel pickup and WiFi.

“WELL I WOULD SAY MY TRIP WAS BRILLIANT. IT STARTED OFF WITH OUR WELL EXPERIENCE TOUR GUIDE. HE WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT ANY QUESTION I WOULD ASK. HE WAS WELL MANNER AND MAKE EVERY BIT OF MY TRIP SO GOOD. I WILL RECOMMEND EXPEDITION GO TOUR TO ANY ONE WHO WOULD LIKE A COMFORTABLE TOUR. PICK UP WAS ON TIME. THANKS FOR A MEMORABLE DAY. GWEN MARCHANT”

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Accra Guided City Tour Experience - Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Ghana’s independence story
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Accra Guided City Tour Experience

6.Accra Guided City Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $70

Review of Accra’s six-hour city tour, covering major landmarks, market life, museums, guides, transport, value, and practical booking tips.

“1. Viator sent me information stating the tour was supposed to start at 8am. I was not picked up until past 9:30. Communication from the tour operator was vague and only came after I sent a message. Several messages went unanswered. 2. My driver, though amiable, was not a trained tour guide. He volunteered no information, and I had to keep asking questions. I received very little of the kind of contextual or background information I have come to expect on a city tour. Essentially, this was a taxi ride to several locations. 3. One of the destinations was not accessible on the day. No alternative was offered. I did…”

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Accra To Cape Coast And Elmina Day Tour - Kakum National Park and the Canopy Walkway
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Accra To Cape Coast And Elmina Day Tour

7.Accra To Cape Coast And Elmina Day Tour

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

Review of Accra’s private Cape Coast tour, with Kakum canopy walks, Elmina and Cape Coast Castles, lunch, transport, and practical tips.

“It was sobering to hear how Africans (my ancestors) were treated during the slave trade. Those same atrocities made their way to the American shores. Understanding one’s history is crucial. It was a great learning opportunity. FRANK DOE Read more”

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Boti Falls, Umbrella Rock, Aburi Gardens & Cocoa Farm Tour - Aburi Botanical Gardens: a calm first stop
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Boti Falls, Umbrella Rock, Aburi Gardens & Cocoa Farm Tour

8.Boti Falls, Umbrella Rock, Aburi Gardens & Cocoa Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 72 reviews · 7 hours · from $94

Explore Boti Falls, Umbrella Rock, Aburi Gardens, and Ghana’s cocoa story on a practical 7-hour day trip from Accra.

“The Boti Falls trip with guide Ebenezer was fantastic! From the time he picked us up from the hotel, he was sharing history of Accra. He already risked assessed our group with older people that we would struggle with the hike and drove us instead to the Umbrella rock. Eben was very helpful and patient throughout the day, including willingly taking lots of lovely pictures. The whole trip, from the Falls, to the Cocoa farm and Botanical was amazing. The individual guides at the different sites were also great. All in all an excellent experience.”

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Cape Coast ,Elmina Castle and Kakum Full-Day Tour - Elmina Castle, Dalzel Tower, and the fishing town
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Cape Coast ,Elmina Castle and Kakum Full-Day Tour

Know Ghana in 4 hrs - Accra City Tour - Black Star Gate and Independence Square
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Know Ghana in 4 hrs – Accra City Tour

10.Know Ghana in 4 hrs – Accra City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · from $100

Explore Accra in four hours, from Black Star Square and Osu Castle to Nkrumah Memorial Park, with a private local guide.

“Had a wonderful day with Emmanuel! He was a perfect guide, good communication regarding pick up, attentive to the needs/wishes of our group and incredibly kind. Would recommend to any and everyone!”

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Accra: Guided City Tour with Lunch - Starting at Black Star Square
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Accra: Guided City Tour with Lunch

11.Guided City Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Explore Accra’s independence sites, castles, museums, and local food on a four-hour guided city tour with hotel pickup.

“Local Guide Ishmael, was very knowledgeable and helpful for us family of 4. The teens especially enjoyed watching videos he had taken of them during the day. Lunch was provided at the Gold Coast Lounge and an absolute treat and marked a lovely end to the tour.”

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Ghana Heritage Tours - Beyond The Return - DuBois, beads, hills, and handmade goods
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Ghana Heritage Tours – Beyond The Return

12.Ghana Heritage Tours – Beyond The Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $3,595

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”

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Private Aburi Hill Guided Tour - Aburi Botanical Gardens and its plant lessons
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Private Aburi Hill Guided Tour

13.Private Aburi Hill Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $159

Explore Aburi’s mountain views, botanical gardens, cocoa farm, crafts village, and pet zoo on a private half-day tour from Accra.

“Traveling alone can be scary, but Rex made me feel comfortable. He knew all about the trees we saw and had connections with people at the cocoa farm, artisan village, and zoo, so you always felt like you were in good hands. He wRead more”

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Tour Kumasi City Like a Local - Manhyia Palace Museum and the Ashanti royal story
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Tour Kumasi City Like a Local

14.Tour Kumasi City Like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $80

Explore Kumasi with a local guide, from Ashanti royal sites and the Golden Stool legend to Kejetia Market and local lunch.

“Bilson is a very friendly and caring person. I was picked from my hotel and throughout my tour of Kumasi, I had the experience of travelling in several types of local transports (eg: crotro, tuktuk, cabs and by walk) as we moved from locatiRead more”

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Full-Day Accra Safari and Boat Cruise Private Tour - The Rock Climb and Mobility Considerations
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Full-Day Accra Safari and Boat Cruise Private Tour

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