The Best Accra City Tour: The Top 5 Options!

Have you been wondering what the best Accra City Tour is when visiting this amazing city? I’ve got you covered!

Accra, the capital of Ghana, is a vibrant and culturally rich city that’s full of fascinating attractions. From the iconic Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum to the bustling Makola Market, it’s easy to get lost in all the history and beauty here. But there’s one thing you don’t want to miss out on when visiting Accra: taking a tour!

Tours are an incredible way for travelers to get an immersive experience of Accra that they wouldn’t be able to find on their own — especially if they only have a limited amount of time. As someone who recently spent some time exploring Accra and talking with other travelers about their experiences, I can vouch for how important these tours are to your visit here.

Whether you’re interested in learning more about local culture or just want to unwind with a relaxing boat ride down the river, Accra has something for everyone. Keep to learn more about the best Accra City Tour, along with a few additional options for your consideration.

1. Experience the Beauty, History, and the Culture of Accra in a Day

⭐️ RATING: 5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 6 hours | ✅ Book it!

This tour is best for those who want a private tour of Accra, and for those who enjoy being chauffeured around the city in style.

This tour begins with a pick-up at your Accra hotel in the morning. From there you will visit some of the most popular historical and cultural sites in Accra:

• Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park: Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra, Ghana is a park dedicated to one of the most influential figures in African history. If you are not aware, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was the first president of Ghana, and led the country on the path to independence. It includes a monument, museum, and mausoleum devoted to celebrating his legacy.
• Makola Market: This is a bustling market located in the center of Accra, Ghana. It’s home to thousands of vendors selling everything from traditional fabrics to second-hand electronics.
• Independence Square: This square is one of the most important areas in the city for gathering, and was built to honor the country’s independece from the UK.
• W.E.B. DuBois Center: This center serves as a museum to WEB DuBois, and was actually his former residence. From my perspective, the center does a fabulous job talking about his support of the civil rights movement as well
• James Town Lighthouse: The James Town Lighthouse is one of the most important landmarks in Accra. It was orginally built in 1862 to serve as a beacon for ships travelling up and down the coast.
• Center for National Culture: This is a museum located in Accra, Ghana that houses many artifacts from the country’s history. It is a place where visitors can experience and learn more about the various cultures of the nation. Visitors can also interact with locals to get an even greater insight into the culture of Ghana.

This tour comes complete with hotel pickup, and private transport. Of all the Accra tours in this list, this one comes the most highly rated, and has the highest number of reviews. This tour is also accessible and allows for infants and service animals as well.

2. Accra Detailed City Tour

⭐️ RATING: 5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH:  3-6 Hours | ✅ Book it!

This tour is best for those who want the option to customize their tour experience to their needs, so the timing for this one may vary. However, you can be sure that the focus on the local people, the food, and the culture is still prevalent with this tour option.

The top tourist sites you’ll visit with this tour include:

• The National Museum of Ghana
• Makola Market
• Independence Square
• Center for National Culture
• James Town Lighthouse
• W.E.B. DuBois Center
• Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
• Labadi Pleasure Beach

What differentiates this tour from the others on this list is that it includes a stop at Labadi Pleasure Beach, one of the most popular beaches in the area.

One thing to note about this tour is that if your group is small, it may not include a private vehicle. Instead, with less than three people you will travel via various methods of public transport. This could be a plus or a minus depending on your personal preferences.

The Kwame Tours group hosted another outstanding tour! Within the day, we visited the highlights of Accra, Ghana. Some of the historic and important sights Included were W.E.B. DuBois Center, Independance Square, National Museum of Ghana, Makola Market, James Town Fishing Harbor, and Labadi Pleasure Beach. Kwame of the Kwame Tour supplied a timely, private tour, with an air-conditioned vehicle for transport to each attraction. He was very knowledgeable and personable . . . a perfect Customer Service experience. Highly recommended tour and tour group!

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3. Know Ghana in 4 Hours – Accra City Tour

⭐️ RATING: 5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH:  4 hours | ✅ Book it!

This history and culture-focused tour is meant to provide you with insights to all the top destinations in Accra in the most efficient manner. This is a private tour of Accra, so this will enable you to set your own schedule for the tour as well.

The sites you visit on this tour include:

• Black Star Gate
• James Town Lighthouse
• Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
• Center for National Culture

In contrast to the other tours on this list, you will also stop at the two stops below during this tour as well:

Osu Caste: Also known as Fort Christiansborg, this castle is a fascinating historical landmark located in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. Originally built by the Danes in the 17th century, the castle has served various roles over the centuries, including being a hub for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Asomdwe Park: This peaceful park is also a memorial to the late former President J.E.A. Mills. This is a great place to get a break from the busyness of the city.

This tour does not include hotel pickup, but it does include transport via an Air Conditioned vehicle after you arrive at the meeting point.

This was an excellent tour. Our tour guide Winston was very professional, nice, and knowledgeable about the history of Accra and Ghana. We loved all the stops we made, such as the W.E.B. DuBois Centre in Accra. We cannot recommend this tour highly enough. We are already booking our next tour with the same company.

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4. Full-Day Private Culture and History Tour of Accra

⭐️ RATING: 5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH:  7 hours | ✅ Book it!

This tour is meant for those who really want to learn how the real locals of Accra live. Like many others tours on this list, this one is a private tour, which allows for a personalized experience.

On this tour, you will visit the best places in Accra, including:

• The W.E.B DuBois Center
• Indepence Square
• James Town Lighthouse
• Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
• Makola Market
• National Museum of Ghana

Despite visiting many familiar sites, there is a dedicated focus to spending time at the W.E.B DuBois Center and dedicated time shopping for souvenirs at Makola Market.

Additionally, this tour is the most comprehensive of all the tours on this list, given its duration.

“It was outstanding!!! Well worth the price. Our guide was well versed on areas around the city and it felt as if we experienced so much in such a short period of time. I would highly recommend this tour. I am a senior citizen and was experiencing Ghana with my 25 year old grandson. The tour captured the attention of both of us. Our guide acclimated the tour to both energy levels, and most importantly knew where all the washrooms were located. Don’t think twice – book this tour!!!!”

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5. Accra City Tour Experience

⭐️ RATING: 5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH:  6 hours | ✅ Book it!

If private tours are not your thing, this one provides a group tour experience. You’ll travel with your guide with up to 15 other travelers as you visit the top 5 sites in Accra: the National Museum of Ghana, Makola Market, Independence Square, the W.E.B. Dubois Center and the Centre for National Culture.

Given that this is a group tour, you will have less time to explore at each of the sites on the tour. Additionally, this is not the most cost effective tour as the price is quite similar to the group tour price.

“Our tour guide, George, was very knowledgeable of the areas we visited, and attentive to our needs. In addition, many of the sites have their own guides who tour us through the location, have done their research and can answer almost any question presented.”

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Additional Tour Options in Accra

After you get your bearings of the city, you likely will want to explore more! Here are a few more tours and activities you may want to consider while in Accra:

• Private Accra Market Tour: For those who love to shop, this tour is for you. Consider this a “deep dive” of market culture in Accra while you visit markets such as Mallam Atta market, Nima Market, and also eat lunch at the popular Living Room restaurant.
• Assin Manso, Cape Coast, and Elmina Castle Day Tour: Learn more about this history of the slave trade by leaving from Accra to see the Assin Manso, site of the “last bath”, as well as Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle. You will stop by the beautiful Kakum National Park as well.
• Private Car Service: If you really want to set your own schedule, you should consider hiring a Private Car Service to take you around the city on your own terms.
• Eat Well: There are may great restaurants in Accra that will allow you to try the local food for a full cultural experience.

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