Accra City Tour: 4 hours, Black Star Square to Osu Castle

Four stops through Ghana's independence story and colonial past

A 4-hour guided tour of Accra covering Black Star Square, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Memorial Park, Osu Castle, and the National Museum of Ghana, with lunch and an air-conditioned vehicle included. The route traces Ghana's path to independence in 1957 and the European slave trade sites that preceded it, told by a live English-speaking guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Osu Castle30m · entry included
2. Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Memorial Park1h · entry included
3. National Museum of Ghana45m · entry included

Accra city cultural heritage tour

• Visit Black Star Square and Cross-Road Memorial
• Explore Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Memorial Park
• Shop at Centre for National Culture
• Tour National Museum of Ghana
• Visit Osu Castle (Christiansburg Castle)
• Enjoy lunch at an African restaurant

The experience

The tour starts at Black Star Square, the monument to Ghana's independence with its garden and the imposing black star of Africa at the top. This is where the journey into the country's modern history begins: the site where the Gold Coast Regiment soldiers were memorialized after their deaths during the Second World War. From there, the guide moves the group toward the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Memorial Park, dedicated to Ghana's first president and a figure the BBC voted African of the Century.

Osu Castle, also called the Christiansburg Castle or Fort Osu, sits on the Atlantic shore and carries the weight of Ghana's colonial past. Built by the Danes in the 17th century and later sold to the British, it served as the seat of government both before and after independence, until 2013. The castle stands as one of Ghana's heritage sites and a reminder of the European slave trade dungeons that operated along this coast. Next to the Kwame Nkrumah park sits the Centre for National Culture, where you can browse crafts, traditional textiles and souvenirs.

The National Museum of Ghana closes out the stops. Here a guide walks you through the history of Ghana's ethnic tribes, their customs and traditions told through skillful storytelling. The exhibits move from the stone age through to how Ghanaians lived before modern civilization. Lunch at an African restaurant ends the tour, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles all transport between sites.

What’s included

• Lunch at an African restaurant.
• all fees and taxes.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport between sites.
• live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (20 to 21 years) · Senior (22 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 19 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kaya Tours

Is this one for you?The tour runs four hours with stops at four sites, so it fits a morning or afternoon without consuming a full day. Walking is light (the pace moves between the monument, the castle, the museum and the cultural center) making it manageable for families with young children and for anyone with limited mobility.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 19 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).

What is Black Star Square and why does the tour start there?

Black Star Square is Ghana's independence monument, topped by the black star of Africa and set in a garden bordered by the Accra sports stadium. It marks the cradle of Ghana's independence and honors the Gold Coast Regiment soldiers killed during the Second World War, making it the symbolic entry point to the country's modern history.

What will I see at Osu Castle?

Osu Castle, built by the Danes in the 17th century and later sold to the British, sits on the Atlantic shore as one of Ghana's heritage sites. It served as the seat of government both before and after independence until 2013 and stands as a reminder of the European slave trade dungeons that operated along this coast.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes, lunch at an African restaurant is included at the end of the tour, along with all fees, taxes and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.

What does the National Museum of Ghana cover?

The National Museum walks through the history of Ghana's various ethnic tribes, their customs and traditions told by a guide through skillful storytelling. The exhibits span from the stone age through to how Ghanaians lived before modern civilization.

What language is the guide in?

The guide speaks English and provides live commentary throughout the 4-hour tour.