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The Cape Coast Day Tour
Accra, Ghana
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11 to 15 hours (approx.)
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Pickup offered
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Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English, French.
Overview
Visit the castles of cape coast and explore the adventures of Kakum National Park with this guided tour from Accra. You'll learn and discover the history of Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle and also undertake the canopy walkway experience at Kakum National park.• Explore the Adventures and Cultural Heritage of Cape coast• Round-trip transportation from Accra is included• All admission fees are included in the price of the tour• Private tour guide will be provided• Snacks and Bottled water will be provided• WIFI and Internet Connections will be providedTour offered by: Expedition-Go Tours Ltd
What's Included
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Snacks and Bottled Water
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Private Tour Guide
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Hotel Pick up and Drop-off
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WiFi on board
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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Cost of Activities in Itinerary
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
What To Expect
Cape Coast Castle
The Cape Coast Castle is one of the biggest castles still standing in Ghana today which was constructed by European forces, On a portion of the Gold Coast that subsequently came to be known as the Cape Coast, it all started as a Portuguese trade lodge built in 1555. The Swedish Africa Company built a permanent wooden stronghold in 1653 to facilitate the trading of gold and lumber after Sweden conquered the Cape Coast. The regional office of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board is located there, and it is currently a historical museum with a gift shop selling Ghanaian arts and crafts.
1 hour
Elmina Castle
So Jorge da Mina (St. George of the Mine) was the name given to Elmina Castle by the Portuguese in 1482 when they erected it in Elmina, Ghana (formerly the Gold Coast). Elmina and Elmina Castle is the oldest European structure still standing below the Sahara because it was the first trading post ever constructed on the Gulf of Guinea. It was initially founded as a trading colony but eventually developed into one of the most significant sites along the path of the Atlantic slave trade. A significant portion of Werner Herzog's 1987 drama film "Cobra Verde" was filmed at Elmina Castle, which is now a well-known historical landmark. It serves as a stark reminder of the hisRead more
1 hour
Kakum National Park
Ghana’s most visited attraction site, tucked away with the Kakum Rainforest is the amazing canopy walkway suspended 40m above ground level, which offers a fascinating and beautiful perspective of the forest and Wildlife.
2 hours
Additional Info
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Not wheelchair accessible
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Service animals allowed
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Infant seats available
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Not recommended for travelers with back problems
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
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Most travelers can participate
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Most travelers can participate
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Reviews
Reviews by tripon.africa travelers.
Carmelle_B, Sep 2024
A wonderful day spent with Moses, our gracious guide! Be prepared to be emotional while also being inspired.
Nakiella_S, Aug 2024
Our tour guide Joe was on time, very professional and extremely knowledgeable. He is a safe driver and even though it was only me, my daughter and another person who booked, I value and enjoyed the experience. I became extremely emoRead more
Khawana_S, Aug 2024
Our tour guide Moses was AMAZING & very calm/ generous when dealing w/ my 3 year old son. He was very knowledgeable.
Touring the castles was insightful and powerful. Definitely a 10/10 & would recommend this tour.
Pauline_T, Aug 2024
Standing in the very spot where hundreds of years of atrocities were allowed to be inflicted mercilessly upon black people was extremely emotional.
Our guide Joe, was very patient, accommodating, and knowledgeable. He was able to answer all our questions.
Thanks Joe for a fantastic and unforgettable day tour.
YUMI_Y, Aug 2024
People should know about this negative history in Africa. We cannot forget what was there then now is stand on this history.
Destinee_P, Aug 2024
Had a great time. Our tour guide Moses was incredible. Definitely would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn more about the history of Ghana.
Thomas_E, Aug 2024
Very memorable trip to a place that is quite beautiful with a very ugly but important history. The driver/guide Jo was exceptional and very knowledgeable and engaged in making the trip memorable. Guides at the sights were excellent and Read more
Sascha_M, Jul 2024
There were many hours drive each way.
I expected a comfy van or something. Instead they brought me with 2 others in an old and small car..
En the end the to others wanted to do some shopping and I had to wait in that car for 2 hours before we could drive back home because the guide was affraid to instruct the 2 others!!
Whitney_O, Jul 2024
We had a great day. The tour guide was very informative and communicated each step to us. There was heavy traffic on the way to Cape Coast but we made it to each destination. The van was very comfortable and safe. We were able to leave belongings in there while we explored.
Harry_A, Jul 2024
George is the smartest person ever. He deserves to be paid for because his level of customer service and patience is 10/10.
Asmaa_E, Jul 2024
The tour in Kakum National Park. Highly recommend to take the optional hike in the forest.
The place by the ocean and coconuts palm trees, where we had lunch.
brookestamm, Jun 2024
Overall, this was a worthwhile tour. However, some things to keep in mind: the drive from Accra is 3.5-4 hours long, and it is a very difficult drive full of hard roads, horrible traffic, and some terrifying driving.
Additionally, our tour was not really as advertised. The car that took us did not have A/C, so the windows were down the entire trip and we were wind blown with dirt for 8 hours round trip. There was not Wi-Fi onboard as they said there would be. It said snacks and bottled water included, but we were given water once in 14 hours and no snacks, and we didn't eat lunch until 3:30pm after leaving at 6am.
Seeing the castles is a harrowing experience and really valuable. If you get a good tour guide it's a really good experience. We got a good guide at one castle and not so much at the other. The park tour and canopy walk is cool, but it's pretty quick, 30 min in and 30 min out. It's literally just walking across the bridges and then leaving. The lodge with the crocodiles they just fed a croc some chicken and then we left.
So, I would say, if you have the time, it is worth it, but it's definitely not an easy trip. Take your own water and snacks in case you need them. Bring a hand fan in case you're hot.
Jamiu_S, Jun 2024
I recommend this service anyday anytime. We were taken to the places that was stated. Free cofee/tea and snakes, the driver came quite early just to beat the day traffic. All in it a great experience and education. Thumbs up! Guys.
Jessie_O, Jun 2024
This tour was amazing so many different activities and be prepared to do a lot of walking, but it was worth it, our tour guides George made sure we had a wonderful time along the way, I will definitely recommend this tour to anyone coming to Ghana.
Deborah_M, Jun 2024
Good guides. Amazing historical and adventure spots. We saw Kakum National Park, Hans Cottage Botel, El Mina & Cape Coast Castles. The history of the enslavement of our ancestors is heavy, so the debrief spots made the load a lot lighter.Great way to see Cape coast during a day trip from Accra .
Bell_B, May 2024
Our tour guide and driver were on time, extremely friendly and courteous. George was particularly knowledgeable. The Elmina Castle and the Cape Coast Castle were very heart wrenching and at times emotional when we look at man’s inhumanity toward his fellow man. No wonder some in American would not like this part of history to be told.
Carlotta_S, May 2024
I had a great day along Cape Coast! Portia was a great guide! The driver Enoch could have driven a littler slower. All of us were feeling a little scared and some even sick. However, the tour itself and the stops we made were great and very informative!
Jingbo_W, May 2024
It was well organised. The tour guide is friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed the trip, especially the national park. Will stay for the bird watch next time.
O_K, May 2024
This was the best tour we went on during our stay in Accra, without a doubt. It is quite an emotional rollercoaster and historically completes the circle between the Caribbean, Americas and Africa for the Atlantic trade. The stories from the castle are quite harrowing, so it's best to put on your emotional armour for the day. Joe our guide was excellent. He was attentive, patient, conversational and a mine of information about the trip and contemporary Ghanaian life.
Sonisha_S, May 2024
This was a great all day tour. Our tour guide George was amazing, really informative, a safe driver and just so helpful. He was happy to answer any questions we had. I would definitely recommend any of my family and friends to do the tour with him.
All the stops on the tour were amazing. From walking in tree tops, seeing crocodiles, and the amazing history of the two castles.
When you do the tree top walk I would suggest you have a cross body bag or pouch to hold your things, or pockets big enough to hold a water bottle as you will need it as the walk up to the bridges is a workout!
You learn so much on the tours of the castle. The guides are so Knowledgeable. It really makes you think about everything that went on there.
Also we had lunch at a lovely restaurant on the beach and the food was so tasty and reasonably priced.
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