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Cape Coast & Elmina Castle Tours: The 15 Best Ways to Visit from Accra

54 tours  ·  from $110 a head

Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle stand about forty minutes apart on the Gulf of Guinea, three hours down the coast road from Accra. The 15 tours below differ on which forts you enter, whether Kakum or Assin Manso is added, and how long that makes the day. Prices, durations and pickup arrangements are set out for each.

The Cape Coast Day Tour - Cape Coast Castle: Begin With the Hardest History
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The Cape Coast Day Tour

1.The Cape Coast Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 525 reviews · from $155Our pick

Review of the Cape Coast Day Tour from Accra, covering castles, Kakum’s canopy walkway, transport, cost, timing, and practical tips.

“I am a solo traveler and I had Eben. 48 hours prior to my excursion he reached out to me to confirm the details. Upon pick up everything was a delight. Cold water, wifi, safe driver & he is EXTREMELY knowledgeable about the Ghanaian culture. I”

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The Cape Coast Tour - The long road from Accra to the coast
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The Cape Coast Tour

2.The Cape Coast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $170

Review of the Cape Coast Tour from Accra, with Cape Coast and Elmina Castles, Kakum canopy walkway, transport, value, and practical tips.

“The visit and history regarding the Cape Coast and Elmina Castles. Especially Our driver/tour guide ( Gian) whom was outstanding, safe driving skills, knowledges of various towns / point of interest and professionalism.”

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From Accra: Cape Coast, Elmina Castle & Kakum Park Day Tour - Kakum National Park And The Seven-Bridge Canopy Walk
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From Accra: Cape Coast, Elmina Castle & Kakum Park Day Tour

3.Cape Coast, Elmina Castle & Kakum Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 144 reviews · 10 hours · from $110Best value

Review of Accra’s Cape Coast, Elmina Castle and Kakum Park tour, with practical advice on cost, long drives, guides and what to expect.

“it was a great and eye opening experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and I learnt history. Some of the horrific experiences of our fore fathers would not have given me and others this opportunity. Improvements of the roads is a must , to make this journey shorter.”

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Accra To Cape Coast And Elmina Day Tour - Kakum National Park and the canopy walkway
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Accra To Cape Coast And Elmina Day Tour

4.Accra To Cape Coast And Elmina Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $165

Review of Accra’s Cape Coast and Elmina day tour, with Kakum canopy walk, private transport, castle history, lunch, price, and practical tips.

“We were taken care of by Jeff and it was a lovely journey. We left early but it was strategic to beat the crowds and it was great choice to do the private tour. We were able to curate as we went, and Jeff made good use of our time. I highly recommend this tour and this company.”

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Cape Coast ,Elmina Castle and Kakum Full-Day Tour - Kakum National Park starts the day with a jolt
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Cape Coast ,Elmina Castle and Kakum Full-Day Tour

5.Cape Coast ,Elmina Castle and Kakum Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $155

Review of Ghana’s Cape Coast, Elmina Castle, and Kakum tour, with practical advice on history, timing, price, transport, and what to expect.

“Our tour guide Ibrahim was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. It was a very powerful experience and would highly recommend for those seeking to better understand the history of slavery and its long-term impact. I was p”

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Cape Coast and Elmina Castles Tour - Elmina Castle and the Meaning of 1482
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Cape Coast and Elmina Castles Tour

6.Cape Coast and Elmina Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $158

Compare Ghana’s Cape Coast and Elmina Castles Tour, with Kakum canopy walks, private transport, historic sites, pricing, and practical tips.

“Our tour guide (Foster) was accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable of the Ghanaian culture. The tour was very informative and scenic. We ended the tour at a beach side restaurant (Oasis Beach Resort) with amazing food and views.”

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10 Days Trip to Cape Coast and Elmina Castles from Accra - Road to Kumasi and the Ashanti center
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10 Days Trip to Cape Coast and Elmina Castles from Accra

7.10 Days Trip to Cape Coast and Elmina Castles from Accra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $4,695

Explore Accra, Kumasi, Elmina Castle, Cape Coast, Kakum, and PANAFEST on a 10-day Ghana heritage tour with private transport and guides.

“To say this was the best trip of my life is an understatement. Our tour guide Kwaku A. was very attentive, knowledgeable, and I rate him five stars. My small group was very inquisitive about most of the tours and all of the driving time spent in”

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The Homecoming Experience To Cape-coast And Elmina. - Elmina Castle and the fishing village
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The Homecoming Experience To Cape-coast And Elmina.

8.The Homecoming Experience To Cape-coast And Elmina.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $180

Review of Ghana’s Homecoming Experience to Kakum, Elmina, and Cape Coast, with practical advice on timing, cost, history, transport, and value.

“Everything was excellent. The host Ben was very knowledgeable. The driver did an excellent job of getting to all activities on schedule. Looking forward to telling all my family and friends.”

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Cape Coast/Elmina Slave Dungeon and Canopy Walkway Private Tour - Kakum National Park and the 30-meter canopy walkway
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Cape Coast/Elmina Slave Dungeon and Canopy Walkway Private Tour

9.Cape Coast/Elmina Slave Dungeon and Canopy Walkway Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $200

Review of a private Accra tour to Kakum’s canopy walkway, Elmina Castle, Cape Coast history, lunch, and practical booking tips.

“I had a great day trip from Accra to Kakum National Park and Elmina Castle. Yaw from Citizen Tours was a great guide and safe driver on the road. The tour is recommended for those who want to combine the beauty of the country with the s”

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Assin Manso Slaves River and Cape Coast Castle Tour - Assin Manso and the last bath before the coast
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Assin Manso Slaves River and Cape Coast Castle Tour

10.Assin Manso Slaves River and Cape Coast Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $220

Review of Ghana’s Assin Manso, Cape Coast Castle, and Kakum tour, with practical advice on cost, timing, walking, guides, and what to expect.

“My guide/driver was Freedom. Shout outs to him because it is an extremely long day to host a tourist and most of it is not an easy drive due to the roads outside of central Accra. He was accommodating, especially because I was sleep depri”

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Cape Coast Historical Day Tour - Kakum National Park and the canopy walkway
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Cape Coast Historical Day Tour

11.Cape Coast Historical Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $180

Review of Accra’s Cape Coast day tour, with Kakum’s canopy walkway, Elmina and Cape Coast castles, timing, price, and practical tips.

“Really interesting tour especially the historical part and I put my self at test doing the canopy walkway not bad at all”

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One Day Tour To Cape Coast, Elmina Castle, Kakum National Park - Kakum National Park and its 30-meter canopy walkway
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One Day Tour To Cape Coast, Elmina Castle, Kakum National Park

From Accra: Cape Coast and Elmina Castles Day Trip - Cape Coast Castle and the weight of the past
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From Accra: Cape Coast and Elmina Castles Day Trip

13.Cape Coast and Elmina Castles Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $200

Review of Accra's Cape Coast and Elmina Castle day trip, with local guides, Kakum National Park, transport, price, and practical tips.

“I had a great experience with Jorge, who was knowledgeable, approachable, and made the tour enjoyable with his insights and stories. While there were a few minor hiccups, they were handled professionally. Overall, it was a nice tour that provided good value for the price.”

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Assin Manso Slave River, Cape Coast and Elmina Castle Day Tour - Kakum’s 350-meter canopy walkway
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Assin Manso Slave River, Cape Coast and Elmina Castle Day Tour

Cape Coast Castle, Assin Manso Slave River & Kakum Day Tour. - Cape Coast Castle after the forest
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Cape Coast Castle, Assin Manso Slave River & Kakum Day Tour.

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