Accra: City Landmarks, Makola Market & Jamestown Day Tour

Summary

Accra’s busy markets, du bois memorials, jamestown walks

You’ll weave through Accra’s iconic sites with a local guide—from standing at Kwame Nkrumah’s Mausoleum to tasting street snacks in Makola Market and wandering Jamestown’s lively streets. Expect real stories, warm smiles, and moments that stick with you long after you leave Ghana’s capital.

What’s the experience like?

Hands waving in every direction—our driver threading through Accra’s morning traffic while gospel music spills from the radio. I’d barely finished my bottled water before we pulled up at the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum. Our guide, Kojo, had this way of pausing before each story—like he was letting us feel the weight of it. The marble felt cool under my hand and I caught a whiff of wet earth after last night’s rain. Didn’t expect to get goosebumps hearing about Ghana’s first president right there by his resting place.

Makola Market was something else. The air thick with fried plantain and soap, people calling out prices in Twi and English—sometimes both at once. Kojo grinned as I hesitated over some kente cloth (“You’ll regret not buying it,” he warned). We climbed up for a view over the whole chaos—colors everywhere, a kind of organized mess that somehow works. I tried bargaining for shea butter but probably paid double; still, the woman selling it smiled like she’d seen this dance before.

We stopped at Independence Square—the Black Star Gate is bigger than it looks in photos—and then on to Jamestown. There’s a saltiness in the air from the sea and kids chasing each other past old colonial walls. One fisherman waved at us with a paint-stained hand. Kojo explained how boxing is huge here (he even showed us his own shadowboxing moves—pretty good actually). By the time we reached the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre, my head was full but in a good way. The quiet garden there made me stop talking for once—you know that feeling when you just want to sit and let things settle?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Accra's history and culture

• Visit Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
• Explore Independence Square
• Walk through Jamestown historic area
• Shop at Makola Market
• Visit W. E. B. Du Bois Memorial Centre
• Discover crafts at Centre for National Culture

Top questions

How long does this Accra city tour take?

The tour covers key sites across Accra in one day, including pickup and drop-off.

Is hotel pickup included for this day trip?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your location in Accra are included.

Are entrance fees covered?

All entrance fees for attractions are included in the tour price.

Is this tour suitable for wheelchairs or strollers?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible and infants can ride in prams or strollers.

What markets do we visit on this Accra day trip?

You’ll explore Makola Market and Ghana’s biggest craft market at the Arts Centre.

Is lunch included on this tour?

No traditional lunch is mentioned; bottled water is provided during the tour.

Who leads the tour? Is there a local guide?

A private local guide accompanies you throughout the day trip in Accra.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this Accra city landmarks tour.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Accra, all entrance fees to sites like Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre, bottled water throughout, private local guide by your side, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi onboard—and plenty of time to wander markets or pause for photos whenever you want.