Elmina Heritage Tour
As descrições são apresentadas em inglês.
- 2–3 horas
- Cancelamento gratuito até 24 h antes
- Guia em inglês
- Confirmação imediata
Destaques
Discover Elmina on a guided walking tour filled with history, culture, and real-life experiences. Walk through historic streets, visit key landmarks, and learn about the town’s deep connections to trade and colonial history. What to expect: - Explore historic sites, including Elmina Castle - Visit the local fishing harbor - Learn about the town’s Dutch and Portuguese influences. - Meet friendly locals and experience daily life in Elmina. Join us for a unique experience and see Elmina in a new way. Book your tour today!
Inclui
O que está incluído
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Admission Fee / Elmina Castle
O que não está
- Gratuities
Itinerário
Built in by the Portuguese in 1482, the Elmina Castle initially served a trading post before playing a key role in the infamous transatlantic slave trade.
The Benya Lagoon serves as the soul of Elmina, here we will learn about the spiritual connection between the people and the lagoon.
Seated in the heart of Elmina is the Methodist Church built in 1900. On our way we will also learn about buildings that have survived from the colonial era. We will also visit the Nana Kobina Gyan Square, named after the king of Elmina who stood against the British.
The Dutch Cemetery is locate in an area formerly known as the Garden of Elmina. The cemetery was built in 1806 under the orders of the Dutch governor Johannes Hoogenbom.
Situated on the Roman hill is the St Joseph's Minor Basilica, this church is a testament to the early influence of religion in colonial Elmina and Ghana. Climb up the 121 steps to the hill top, where we have a panoramic view of the Elmina township and the salt mining ponds.
Our tour will end at the Benya Shrine. Our guide will tell us the role of Nana Benya and the pact made between man and god which birthed the town of Elmina.
Cancelamento
Cancelamento gratuito até 24 horas antes do início, com reembolso total.
Avaliações
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Antes de ir
- Ponto de encontro
- We will meet at the car park of the Elmina Castle.
- Recolha
- Há recolha, ou pode ir ao ponto de partida.
- Bilhetes
- Os bilhetes são levantados num local diferente do ponto de encontro.
- Tipo de bilhete
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operado por
- Brand Elmina
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Ghana, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 61% below the median of the 28 experiences we list in Ghana, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 28.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
