Private Takoradi Castles Shore Excursion

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Set off on a 2-hour drive from the Takoradi port along a coastline marked with forts. On arrival in the Central Region, we will experience an hour's guided tour of the Elmina Castle, a well-preserved Castle and slave dungeon built by the Portuguese in 1482. Learn about its history and the pivotal role it played in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

   3 hAdmission included

2. Experience a walking tour through the Elmina township to view homes built in colonial style. Visit the colorful fishing harbor and the nearby vibrant fish market to interact with market women as they go about their daily activities. Take a stroll up to Fort Jago to enjoy spectacular views of the historical township of Elmina.

   1 h

3. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant to try dishes prepared from locally sourced ingredients. After an hour's lunch break, we drive to the Cape Coast Castle, one of the best-preserved castles and also declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience an hour's guided walk through the castle and its dungeons, which was once the last memory the enslaved had of their homeland before being shipped off to the 'New World'.

   2 hAdmission included

4. Return to Takoradi on a two-hour drive back to the port for departure. If time permits, we can make a brief stopover at the Takoradi Central market.

   2 h

Cancellation

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

Reviews

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Know before you go

How it compares in Ghana, outside the cities

• Its from-price is 16% 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 5 of 28.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.