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

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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.

Makola Market sprawls with fabric, spices and household goods, and the Arts Centre sells carvings, beads and kente cloth. Labadi and Kokrobite beaches lie along the coast. North of the city, the cool Akuapem hills hold the Aburi Botanical Gardens, and farther west the castles at Cape Coast and Elmina, built by European traders and later central to the trade in enslaved people, are among West Africa's most important historic sites.

Ghanaian food is built on stews and starches: jollof rice, waakye with beans, kenkey with fried fish and hot pepper sauce, banku with grilled tilapia, and spiced fried plantain. Highlife and Afrobeats pour out of bars after dark. Accra is hot all year, with the main rains in April to June; the drier months from November to March are most comfortable, though the dusty harmattan blows in December and January.

  • Free cancellation on 90% of experiences
  • 4.8 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Accra

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  1. Number 1

    Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Memorial Park

    4.92k reviewsfrom $37
  2. Number 2

    W. E. B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture

    4.91k reviewsfrom $39
  3. Number 3

    Makola Market

    4.81k reviewsfrom $37
  4. Number 4

    Independence Square

    4.81k reviewsfrom $39
  5. Number 5

    Jamestown

    4.8807 reviewsfrom $24
  6. Number 6

    National Museum of Ghana

    4.8686 reviewsfrom $39
  7. Number 7

    Labadi Beach (La Pleasure Beach)

    4.7165 reviewsfrom $95
  8. Number 8

    Osu Castle (Christiansborg Castle)

    4.8137 reviewsfrom $37
  9. Number 9

    Accra Mall

    4.938 reviewsfrom $150
  10. Number 10

    Ussher Fort Museum

    4.725 reviewsfrom $24

Day trips from Accra

205

Landmarks and attractions in Accra

10

Guided tours in Accra

331

Walking and bike tours in Accra

10

Food and drink experiences in Accra

38

Shows and nightlife in Accra

6

Outdoor and adventure activities in Accra

42

Nature and wildlife tours in Accra

52

Desert and safari experiences in Accra

9

Go beyond Accra

  1. Cape Coast · 126 km

    Elmina Castle

    10–16 hr4.92k reviewsfrom $45
  2. Kumasi · 202 km

    Manhyia Palace Museum (Asantehene's Palace)

    6 days4.9540 reviewsfrom $65
  3. Kumasi · 202 km

    Kejetia Market

    5 days4.9263 reviewsfrom $65
  4. Lagos · 411 km

    Badagry Heritage Museum

    4 days4.972 reviewsfrom $200
  5. Lagos · 411 km

    Kalakuta Museum

    3 days4.912 reviewsfrom $165
  6. São Tomé Island · 945 km

    Pico Cão Grande

    8 hr4.7385 reviewsfrom $97
  7. São Tomé Island · 945 km

    Praia das Sete Ondas

    7–8 hr4.7276 reviewsfrom $92
  8. Banjul · 1,998 km

    Albert Market

    4–5 hr4.0101 reviewsfrom $55
  9. Banjul · 1,998 km

    Arch 22

    3–4 hr4.097 reviewsfrom $55
  10. Dakar · 2,138 km

    Gorée Island

    8 hr4.9484 reviewsfrom $122
  11. Dakar · 2,138 km

    Maison des Esclaves

    6–7 hr4.8455 reviewsfrom $80
  12. Merzouga · 2,867 km

    Lake Dayet Sriji (Lake of Merzouga)

    4 days4.9306 reviewsfrom $34

Questions about Accra

What is there to do in Accra?
We list 625 experiences in Accra. The largest groups are day trips (207), city tours (25), shows & theatre (15), food tours (5).
What are the top attractions in Accra?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Accra are Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Memorial Park, W. E. B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture, Makola Market, Independence Square.
What is the most popular experience in Accra?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle & Kakum National Park Day Tour", rated 4.8 out of 5 from 742 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Accra take?
The typical experience in Accra lasts about 9 hours; the middle half run between 5 hours and 48 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Accra?
The operator lists free cancellation on 91% of the 625 experiences we hold for Accra. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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