This Castles Tour in offers an educational journey through a significant chapter of world history. Ghana, once known as the Gold Coast, holds a painful history of the transatlantic slave trade, and these tours are dedicated to exploring the remains of the castles that were used to imprison and transport enslaved Africans.

Visitors will have the opportunity to walk through the dungeons, cells, and "Door of No Return," which enslaved individuals passed through before their harrowing journey.

Knowledgeable guides will provide historical context, sharing stories about the conditions enslaved Africans endured, the impact of the trade on both Africa and the Americas.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Private transportation
✔  On-board WiFi
✔  Bottled water
✔  Snacks
✔  Lunch
✔  Breakfast
✔  In-vehicle air conditioning
✔  All Entry/Admission Fee
✖  Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure:  Tetteh Quarshie Ave, Accra, Ghana

Travelers will see me at the food court of the Accra Mall

Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary
1
Kakum National Park Visit Kakum National Park, home to hundreds of bird species along with a variety of mammals. Enjoy the Canopy Walkway, suspended 30 meters above the ground, provides treetop views of the beautiful forest.

Duration:  2 hours

2
Elmina Castle Elmina Castle was established by Portuguese in 1482 as São Jorge da Mina (St. George of the Mine) in Elmina, Ghana (formerly the Gold Coast). Elmina and Elmina Castle was the first trading post built on the Gulf of Guinea, so is the oldest European building in existence below the Sahara. It was first established as a trade settlement but later became one of the most important stops on the route of the Atlantic slave trade. Today Elmina Castle is a popular historical site, and was a major filming location for Werner Herzog's 1987 drama film "Cobra Verde". It is an extremely popular destination for African American tourists seeking to connect with their heritage and a powerful reminder of the history of the slave trade.

Duration:  60 minutes

3
Cape Coast Castle Cape Coast Castle is one of the largest of the castles built by European powers in today Ghana. It began as a trade lodge constructed by the Portuguese in 1555 on a part of the Gold Coast, which later became known as the Cape Coast. In 1653, following Sweden’s conquest of the Cape Coast, the Swedish Africa Company constructed a permanent wooden fortress for trade in timber and gold. It is open to the public and is currently a historical museum with Ghanaian arts and crafts gift shop, and it is the regional headquarters of Ghana Museums and Monuments Board.

Duration:  60 minutes

Additional info
•  Service animals allowed
•  Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Price:
From $255
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
12 hours
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.