One-Day Cape Coast Tour

ACCRA – CAPE COAST – ELMINA – ACCRA

Cape Coast is the capital of the Central Region, in southern Ghana. The town is known for its role in the transatlantic slave trade era. With the forts and castles situated in this city, it has become one of the most visited tourist cities in Ghana, especially for those from the Diaspora.

Picked up from your location after breakfast to Cape Coast. Overlooking the Gulf of Guinea, Cape Coast Castle is a large whitewashed fort built by the Swedish in the 17th century and was later used by the British as a holding prison for slaves. Inside, the Castle Museum has exhibits on pre-colonial local history, the slave trade and traditional crafts. The Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to the Elmina castle for another guided tour. The Elmina Castle was built in 1482, and is said to be the oldest European built structure outside of Europe, and is also known as St Georges Castle. The castle was used during the Anglo Dutch War of 1664-1666 by Admiral de Ruyter, commander of the Dutch fleet. The harbor next to Elmina Castle has numerous pirogues preparing to go to sea and offers one of West Africa’s greatest photo opportunities. Elmina Castle is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Return to Accra via Anomabo, the home of the famous Jazz musician, Louis Amstrong. Next is Saltpond, the home of Ghana’s political history. We will also see Mankesem, a famous settlement of one of Ghana’s Akan tribes.

TOUR COST PER PERSON

Starting from $275.00