Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum & Accra art market tour with beach

Four stops across Accra's history, markets and coast in one guided day

A full-day guided tour of Accra starting at Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Memorial Park to learn about Ghana's first president and independence, then moving through the Accra art centre for locally made crafts, the Black Star Gate monument, and ending at Laboma Beach. An English-speaking guide leads the route in a private air-conditioned vehicle with all entrance fees and taxes included. The tour runs five to six hours and requires a minimum age of fifteen.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Accra's history and culture

• Visit Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
• Shop at Accra Art Centre
• See Black Star Gate monument
• Relax and explore Laboma Beach

The Experience

Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Memorial Park opens the day. The guide walks you through the history of Ghana's first president and the Pan-Africanism movement he championed, setting the context for everything that follows. From there, a short drive takes you to the Accra art centre, where you browse paintings, hand-beaded jewelry, printed dresses and necklaces made by local artisans: the kind of souvenirs that actually come from the place you're visiting.

The Black Star Gate comes next, a ten-minute drive away. Your guide takes you to the top of the monument for views across Independence Square and a chance to photograph the Black Star itself, the symbol of Ghana's independence. Then Laboma Beach fills the final stretch of the afternoon. You'll see the shoreline busy with traders, kids playing in the water, and horse riders offering rides or photos: a working beach, not a postcard one.

Private transportation means the vehicle waits for you at each stop, and the air-conditioned cabin keeps the heat manageable between sites. All entrance fees and taxes are already paid, so there's no haggling at gates or surprises at checkout.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• English-speaking guide at all stops.
• entrance fees to Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Memorial Park, the Black Star Gate, and all other sites.
• all taxes.

Days and timesDaily

Ages15 to 55 years · Under 15 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupPickup optional · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Go to the Middle Gate at the Accra Mall. A Guide would be waiting right there in a branded T-Shirt.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Tour With Lex

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guide who knows Accra's independence history and can take you to the art market and beach in one flow. Pick self-guided if you'd rather set your own pace and skip stops.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What is Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and why does the tour start there?

Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Memorial Park honors Ghana's first president and his role in establishing the nation's independence. The guide explains this history at the park itself, making it the foundation for understanding the independence monuments and symbols you'll see later in the day.

Can I buy souvenirs at the Accra art centre, and what kind of things are sold there?

Yes, the Accra art centre is built around buying locally made Ghanaian crafts. You'll find paintings, hand-beaded jewelry, dresses printed with Ghanaian patterns, necklaces, hand fans and other items made by local artisans. All things you can take home.

What happens at the Black Star Gate?

The Black Star Gate is a monument representing Ghana's independence. Your guide takes you to the top of the star structure for views over Independence Square and photo opportunities with the monument itself.

What is Laboma Beach like, and what can I do there?

Laboma Beach is an active working beach where you watch the water, see traders selling goods, kids playing in the shallows, and horse riders offering rides or photos. It's a place to sit and take in the scenery rather than swim.

Is this tour private, and does the guide speak English?

Yes, the tour is private with your own vehicle and English-speaking guide throughout. The air-conditioned vehicle stays with your group at each stop, and all entrance fees are included in the price.