Tours/Accra/Full-Day Private Culture and History Tour of Accra
Viator · Private tour

Full-Day Private Culture and History Tour of Accra

5.0(29)Accra1 hour
VIATOR5.0(6)TRIPADVISOR5.0(23)

Description

Experience real local life. Get to know how people commute daily in the city. Learn some great history of Accra.

Tour Options

Full-Day Private Culture and History Tour of Accra
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included30 min

Visit the Eternal Flame of African Liberation, lit by Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah first President of Ghana.

Admission included30 min

Stop at Makola Market, Accra's largest open market overflowed with goods, people, scents and sounds. See how local market operate in the city.

Pass by

Drive through Jamestown, a fishing community as well as one of the historic old towns of Accra and listen to its history in relations to European influence.

Admission included120 min

Visit this special site built and dedicated to Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah for his struggle for Ghana’s Independence.

Admission included60 min

Visit W.E.B. Du Bois Center, the Father of Modern Pan-Africanism. Take a guided tour of the museum and listen to its history.

Highlights

Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes

What's included

Included
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Not included
Lunch
Snacks

Pickup Locations & Times

8:45 AM pick up at location of your choice within Accra.

Traveller Ratings

5.0
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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(29)

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mashantat
July 28, 2026
A Good Experience

**Accra Day Tour with Kweku 🇬🇭** I did a day tour of Accra with Kweku, and overall, it was a good experience. **Planning & Communication:** Kweku confirmed our tour about a week in advance and communicated our pickup time clearly. He also reached out the day before to confirm our pickup location. He was punctual, well-prepared, and ready to get the day started on time. **Vehicle & Accommodations:** The vehicle had air conditioning, which was definitely appreciated on a hot day in Accra. While it wasn't quite what I'm accustomed to, it was reasonable and comfortable enough for getting around the city and visiting the various stops on our itinerary. **Knowledge & Information:** Kweku was informative and knowledgeable about Accra and the historical sites we visited. He provided information along the way and was happy to answer any additional questions we had after each stop. Because it was such a hot day, I especially appreciated Kweku taking photos for us at some of the historical sites and locations that were directly exposed to the sun. That was a thoughtful touch! Navigating through the market could be overwhelming, but Kweku did a great job of keeping us moving at a good pace. This allowed us to experience and see a lot while also helping us avoid getting caught up in the crowds and the many street vendors. Most importantly, we felt safe throughout the experience. **Overall Experience:** I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Accra. Although meals were not included, Kweku was accommodating and took the time to allow me to sit down and enjoy lunch at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. Overall, it was a good experience at a fair price. Kweku was punctual, knowledgeable, accommodating, and made sure we were comfortable and safe throughout the day. If you're looking for a reasonably priced way to see and learn more about Accra, I would recommend booking a tour with Kweku.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the thorough feedback of your city tour with me.

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MaShanta_T
July 28, 2026
A Good Experience

Accra Day Tour with Kweku 🇬🇭 I did a day tour of Accra with Kweku, and overall, it was a good experience. Planning & Communication: Kweku confirmed our tour about a week in advance and communicated our pickup time clearly. He also reached out the day before to confirm our pickup location. He was punctual, well-prepared, and ready to get the day started on time. Vehicle & Accommodations: The vehicle had air conditioning, which was definitely appreciated on a hot day in Accra. While it wasn't quite what I'm accustomed to, it was reasonable and comfortable enough for getting around the city and visiting the various stops on our itinerary. Knowledge & Information: Kweku was informative and knowledgeable about Accra and the historical sites we visited. He provided information along the way and was happy to answer any additional questions we had after each stop. Because it was such a hot day, I especially appreciated Kweku taking photos for us at some of the historical sites and locations that were directly exposed to the sun. That was a thoughtful touch! Navigating through the market could be overwhelming, but Kweku did a great job of keeping us moving at a good pace. This allowed us to experience and see a lot while also helping us avoid getting caught up in the crowds and the many street vendors. Most importantly, we felt safe throughout the experience. Overall Experience: I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Accra. Although meals were not included, Kweku was accommodating and took the time to allow me to sit down and enjoy lunch at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. Overall, it was a good experience at a fair price. Kweku was punctual, knowledgeable, accommodating, and made sure we were comfortable and safe throughout the day. If you're looking for a reasonably priced way to see and learn more about Accra, I would recommend booking a tour with Kweku.

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natashamT9166UP
July 13, 2026
Extraordinary

Where do I start? Christian arrived a bit late, but he truly redeemed himself throughout our amazing tour! Our first stop was James Town, where he shared fascinating insights into the history behind its name. Next, we visited the bustling market, a vibrant hub where Ghanaians sell delicious local foods, unique goods, and colorful clothing.Christian made sure we navigated through quickly and safely, even helping us negotiate great deals at one of the souvenir shops. Our third stop was the Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Museum, where a knowledgeable guide told us inspiring stories about Ghana's first president and his impact on the nation. Then, we visited the iconic Black Star Square, with Christian providing us more intriguing history about Ghana's symbols. Our final destination was the W.E.B. Du Bois Center, a truly enriching experience. Overall, this was an incredible private tour despite the slight hiccup at the start. I highly recommend Christian as a guide—if you want to dive deep into the rich history of Accra and Ghana, he's the one to choose!

Operator response

Hello Natasha, Thank you so much for your detailed review. I do appreciate them alot.

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Ruben C
March 8, 2026
First time in Ghana, grateful for the amazing experience with Nyonkopa

It was my first time visiting Ghana and I couldn’t be more grateful for the attentive and kind service I got from Nyonkopa. They helped me with the visa on arrival process and tailored the tour to my needs, I had an amazing experience in a few days, I learned a lot about Ghana culture, explored Accra, tried local food in very authentic places, visited the Nkyinkyim museum and the fantasy coffins stores. Thanks for everything! I’d happily recommend the agency with friends, family or really anyone wanting to explore Ghana

Operator response

Hello Ruben, thank you so much for choosing to experience Ghana with us. We do appreciate your time and energy a lot. We hope to host you long soon.

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Ruth Y
December 7, 2025
Informative and well paced

We enjoyed the detailed information about the history of the city of Accra as we were taken on a tour of the major sites with stops at a few sites and driveby others that were not accessible to the public. Kweku our guide and Kofi the driver were pleasant.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your concerns. We did enjoy our time with you a lot. We hope to have you again for a long stay in Ghana soon.

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Jon M
June 14, 2025
Excellent tour!

Great trip and highly recommended! We had just one morning to explore Ghana after a meeting, but this tour hit so many highlights in just a short amount of time. I would recommend to anyone who wants to learn about the rich history of Accra!

Operator response

Hello Jon, Thank you for your review. i hope to have again for a longer stay soon.

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998louj
May 16, 2025
Great tour of Ghana

The tour was great and my guide, Kofi, was knowledgeable and very helpful visiting the city,visiting the landmarks and all. I booked my first trip with them in Accra, and then arranged all my travel with them throughout my stay in Ghana. They were always reactive and very helpful. I got to explore most of Ghana with them and got to see a lot so I would definitely recommend booking with them : awesome Touring Company

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wendyruns2010
April 30, 2024
Great day of history and culture!

My guide Kweko was exceptional. Very patient as I asked a time of wording about history and place. He took me to all the shops in the market and even gave me a lesson on how to bargain and specific items. I highly recommend the tour to learn more about Accra history, culture and people!

Operator response

Hello, i do want to express my gratitude to you for this grate review. Thank you.

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Chelsey_D
January 4, 2024
Great experience and even better customer service

This tour was great and the customer service was absolutely Phenomenal!!! We were driving all around the city and given the history of Accra. Our guide, Kofi was super friendly and allowed us to make adjustments to our itinerary as we saw fit. He even helped us negotiate at the market for the best price. A gentlemen named Kweku helped us confirm and organize our trip. He was also Amazing! We had left a souvenir in the car and he went out of his way to return it to us and wouldnt even accept a tip. I highly recommend this company and tour!

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Tyrone_S
October 16, 2023
An amazing historical, cultural, and enjoyable tour of Accra!!

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed this highly recommended tour of Accra, the beautiful and vivacious capital city of Ghana! tThe tour is an all inclusive experience into the extremely important history and beginnings of Ghana with many significant stopping points. Isaac was an incredible guide whom ensured that myself and my family would have a complete understanding of the very significant history of Ghana. No trip to Ghana would be complete unless you embark on this very relevant tour!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your informative review. We do appreciate it a lot. We hope to host you again for a longer period soon.

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