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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Ghana

144 tours  ·  from $45 a head

Anything with a guide, a driver or a minibus attached, gathered in one list. These 15 are the ones worth handing a whole day to, each with its price, its length and what travellers made of it.

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 $110

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 Detailed City Tour - Makola Market brings you into daily Accra
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Accra Detailed City Tour

4.Accra Detailed City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · from $80

Explore Accra’s museums, markets, monuments, Jamestown, DuBois Center, and Labadi Beach on a flexible private city tour.

“Great day out, very informative and friendly. Clinton and driver were very engaging and helped with our bartering at the market. It was a full day with lots to see and the additional lectures with the museum guides. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and ended it with dinner on the beach”

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Accra Guided City Tour Experience - Starting at 7:00 AM to beat Accra traffic
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Accra Guided City Tour Experience

5.Accra Guided City Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 88 reviews · 6 hours · from $45Best value

Review of Accra’s six-hour guided city tour, covering key museums, markets, landmarks, transport, guides, price, and practical tips.

“I was picked up on time and as a group we went to the Kwame Nkrumah Museum , National Museum , Du Bois House & The black Star Gate.I didnt realise we were going to spend the whole day doing this.The tour was quite informative and interesting.Learning Ghanas culture & background was great thing.I would recommend it.Michael was the best guide😊”

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Accra Guided City Tour Experience - Starting at 7:00 AM to beat Accra traffic
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Accra Guided City Tour Experience

6.Accra Guided City Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $70

Review of Accra’s six-hour guided city tour, with major landmarks, markets, museums, transport, guide quality, price, and practical booking advice.

“I had an incredible city tour of Accra with my guide, Mingle. He was absolutely excellent—knowledgeable, friendly, and professional throughout the entire experience. Mingle shared rich insights into the city’s history, culture, and landmarks,”

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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

7.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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Boti Falls, Umbrella Rock, Aburi Gardens & Cocoa Farm Tour - Leaving Accra for the Eastern Region
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Boti Falls, Umbrella Rock, Aburi Gardens & Cocoa Farm Tour

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

9.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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Accra: Guided City Tour with Lunch - Starting at Black Star Square and Crossroad Memorial Site
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Accra: Guided City Tour with Lunch

11.Guided City Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Explore Accra’s landmarks, independence story, castles, museums, and Ghanaian food on a four-hour guided tour with hotel pickup.

“I had a wonderful time with David. He’s very friendly and knowledgeable. He will share his knowledge of Accra history and show you some important places. David is also a safe driver. I had lunch from one of the best Ghanian restaurants Accra has to offer. David can also share information about night life if interested. I rate this tour 10/10.”

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Ghana Heritage Tours - Beyond The Return - DuBois, beads, gardens, and handmade goods
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Ghana Heritage Tours – Beyond The Return

12.Ghana Heritage Tours – Beyond The Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $3,595

Review of Ghana Heritage Tours Beyond The Return, an eight-day journey through Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast, ancestry, culture, and ceremony.

“We made the right choice in selecting Ashanti African Tours for our first trip to Africa. The entire staff was great! Everyone was attentive to our needs and made us feel welcome and confident in handling the details of our tour. Special thanks to”

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Private Aburi Hill Guided Tour - Aburi Botanical Gardens Over 130 Acres
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Private Aburi Hill Guided Tour

13.Private Aburi Hill Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $159

Explore Aburi’s mountain views, botanical gardens, cocoa farm, crafts village, and pet zoo on a private Accra day tour.

“Traveling alone can be scary, but Rex made me feel comfortable. He knew all about the trees we saw and had connections with people at the cocoa farm, artisan village, and zoo, so you always felt like you were in good hands. He”

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Tour Kumasi City Like a Local - Okomfo Anokye Sword Site and the Golden Stool
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Tour Kumasi City Like a Local

14.Tour Kumasi City Like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $80

Explore Kumasi with Bilson Tours Gh, visiting Ashanti landmarks, Kejetia Market, royal museums, local transport, and lunch for $80.

“Bilson has a warm personality and took great photos of us walking towards the market and at the sites. We had a very local lunch experience which was nice but music was too loud for talking. He did not have a personal vehicle so we took”

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Full-Day Accra Safari and Boat Cruise Private Tour - Shai Hills: animals, caves, and a little exercise
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Full-Day Accra Safari and Boat Cruise Private Tour

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Where to point a Ghana trip

Start with a coast road, a rainforest or a loom.