Cape Coast and Elmina Slave Castles Shore Excursion
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join us to explore the rich history and culture of Ghana on this shore excursion. Visit the Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the dungeons where enslaved Africans were incarcerated before they were sent to the New World. Continue to visit to the Elmina Castle, another UNESCO World Heritage Site constructed by the Portuguese in 1482 as a trading post. The Castle is the oldest and largest European structure in sub-Saharan Africa. Before boarding the ship, enjoy a panoramic tour of the Elmina Township and stop at the Elmina Fishing Harbour for photo opportunity.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Tour Guiding Service
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Tips and Gratituities
- Personal Expenses
Itinerary
Drive from Takoradi Port to Cape Coast
Drive past Monkey Hill and adjoining wetlands. Unique virgin forest inhabited by monkeys and birds in the centre of the metropolis and the story of the monkey. Drive through Sekondi European Town. See the old colonial buildings, High Court, Commercial and Residential buildings. Drive past Fort Orange. You guide will give the story of the Fort and the old Railway Station.
Arrive in Cape Coast and go on a conducted tour of the Cape Coast Castle & the West African Historical Museum
Visit the Elmina Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Drive back to the Takoradi Port
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Look out for your tour guide in our company branded shirt at the pier with your name on a signage
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Hausa Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Ghana, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 33% above the median of the 28 experiences we list in Ghana, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 13 of 28.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
