Elmina and Cape Coast Guided Tours ( A cultural heritage tour)
The history of Ghana and of those who have been living in the Atlantic Coast goes far beyond the history of the slave trade. Our tour will give you the opportunity to look back into the collective past of the nation to understand the legacies of Ghanaian culture, to enjoy the beauty of the tropical forest, and the hospitality of our people. Participants will develop new ways of looking at African history to understand the complexities that shape our societies and global history. We will share experiences, discover new places, and talk about ourselves and our past as we ride through the busy streets of Elmina and Cape Coast.
Your tour guide will be Quame, a volunteer of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board at Elmina Castle & Dungeons since 2017, where he guides more than 100 people per week. Now you can book his tours online, too! Check our Instagram account @enochampong6
(The tour takes place with a minimum of two participants; individual tours can be scheduled upon negotiation).
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Elmina Castle, Elmina Ghana
The Elmina castle is the largest and the oldest slave dungeon in the whole sub Saharan Africa in connection to the Trans Atlantic Slave trade. Built in the 1400s by the Portuguese, taken over by the Dutch West India Company and later the British , stands to be the cradle of Catholicism and trade in slavers on the Gold Coast today Ghana.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Elmina lagoon, Lagoon Street, Elmina, Elmina Ghana
The Elmina Lagoon is the heart of the township. according to the history of the town, the lagoon was the main inspiration why the people became settlers of the land. The Elmina towship settled about 1300 AD which makes the town a little over 400 years older than the greatest kingdom( Ashanti kingdom) in Gold Coast today Ghana - we will take a guided walking tour of the town.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Cape Coast Castle, Cape Coast Ghana
At the time enslaved Africans were a valuable commodity in the Americas and elsewhere, and slaves were the main trade in Cape Coast. Due to this, many changes were made to Cape Coast Castle. One of the alterations was the addition of large underground dungeons that could hold as many as a thousand slaves awaiting export. It has played a major role in the transshipment of Africas to the diaspora. Built by the British in the 1600s, it’s now stands to be famous than the Elmina castle due to the visit of Barack Obama, a formal US president.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kakum National Park, Cape Coast Ghana
Originally set aside as a forest reserve in 1931, it was gazettes as a national park in 1992. The diversity it’s flora is such that the number of plant species comfortably exceeds 200 per hectare in some areas.
Now be ready to conquer your fear on the much-publicized canopy which consists of a 350-long, 40m - high wood and rope walkway suspended between 7 trees and broken up by several viewing platforms. Guests who take much fun of hiking through the beautiful forest will get served.
Duration: 2 hours
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fees included
- Entry/Admission - Elmina lagoon
- Entry/Admission - Kakum National Park
- Entry/Admission - Elmina Castle
- Entry/Admission - Cape Coast Castle
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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