A Day in Accra

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1. Dr. William Edward Burgardt is considered the father of Pan Africanism. He was invited by the first president of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, to Ghana to edit an encyclopedia of African history and was given a home to live in with his wife till he passed on. His home is now a Museum known as the W.E.B Du Bois Centre. The centre has instore Dr. Du Bois’ personal belongings, honorary awards and numerous publications in his library on display. His tomb and the cremated body of the wife can be found at the centre as well.

   1 hAdmission included

2. In 1961, during the visit of Queen Elisabeth II and Prince Charles to Ghana, the black star square also known as the independence square was commissioned by the first president of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. At the square, guests would get to see the independence arc, the black star gate and the monument of Liberation. The site is a very large open space bounded by stands that can seat about 30,000 people. It was built to commemorate the independence of Ghana as symbol of self-reliance and a place of national unity. The space is used to host other national, religious and commercial events like political rallies and entertainment concerts.

   20 minAdmission included

3. The Arts and Craft Market is a community of stalls where crafts and souvenirs inspired by the Ghanaian culture like kente cloths, beads, carvings and many other accessories are exhibited for purchase. Guests get the opportunity to move from stall to stall to appreciate and purchase some memento as memories from their visit to Ghana. Vendors are also always at the service of guests and are willing to persuade in their bid to convince guests to consider their wares since there are similar items available at the same venue by various sellers as well.

   30 min

4. Guests would visit the Kwame Nkrumah Museum/Memorial park. It is the final resting place of the first president of Ghana, who liberated Gold Coast from Colonial rule. The museum houses the personal effects and publications of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah at various stages of his life from childhood to his political life till his overthrow and death. There are some pictures and videos showing his life history with some famous personalities across the world. The premise was where Kwame Nkrumah stood to declare Ghana independent.

   1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 13 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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How it compares in Accra

• Its from-price is 33% below the median of the 25 city tours we list in Accra.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 25.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Accra

Accra, Ghana's capital on the Gulf of Guinea, mixes colonial forts, independence monuments, busy markets, beach bars and a famed music scene.

Accra lines the Atlantic coast, and its older districts keep the character of a trading port. In Jamestown, an old fishing quarter, a lighthouse stands beside Dutch and British forts, and boxing gyms spill onto the lanes. Black Star Square, with its Independence Arch, and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park honour Ghana's first president and independence in 1957, while the W. E. B. Du Bois Centre remembers the writer who spent his final years here.

Top-ranked sights in Accra: Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Memorial Park, W. E. B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture, Makola Market.

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