Accra City Tour: Markets & Colonial Landmarks

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Duration1h–5h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Five landmarks of Ghana's independence and Pan-African heritage in one morning

A guided city tour of Accra with hotel pickup covers Independence Square, the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre, the National Museum, Makola Market, and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, ending with traditional Ghanaian lunch. The guide speaks English, the vehicle is air-conditioned, and you choose whether to eat at a recommended local restaurant or explore on your own.

1h–5h

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Accra's cultural landmarks

Pickup from hotel in air-conditioned vehicle
Visit Independence Square and Black Star Gate
Explore W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre
Tour Ghana National Museum exhibits
Drive through Makola Market
Visit The Art Centre and shop souvenirs
Explore Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
Enjoy traditional Ghanaian lunch with jollof and grilled chicken

The Experience

Your guide meets you at the hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and drives to Independence Square first, where the Black Star Square, Independence Arch, and perpetual flame stand as monuments to Ghana's sovereignty. The guide walks you through the history of the independence struggle and the stories behind each landmark. From there, the route moves to the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre, where exhibits trace the life and work of the Pan-Africanist scholar and his connection to Ghana's cultural identity.

The National Museum comes next, with artifacts spanning from ancient times to the present—textiles, sculptures, and historical objects that map Ghana's cultural heritage. Then you walk through Makola Market, one of the oldest open-air markets in Ghana established in the 19th century, where vendors trade in the traditional style and the stalls overflow with goods. The Art Centre follows, where you can watch sculptors at work and buy souvenirs directly from artisans.

The final stop is the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, where the mausoleum and exhibits honor Ghana's first president and his role in the country's independence. Your guide explains his legacy and the significance of the site. Afterward, you're driven to a restaurant where the guide recommends trusted spots for traditional Ghanaian jollof with grilled chicken, sauces, and sides, plus fresh juices or fruit—though you're free to choose where and what you eat. Bottled water is provided throughout the day.

What’s included

Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup.
a live guide speaking English.
bottled water throughout the day.
entry fees and taxes for all five landmarks (Independence Square, Du Bois Centre, National Museum, Makola Market, and Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park).
and recommendations for local restaurants where you can order traditional Ghanaian lunch at your own cost.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

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Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guide-led route through Accra's independence sites and cultural landmarks in one structured morning, rather than piecing together visits on your own.