Ghana · Castles & Palaces

12-Hour Cape Coast and Kakum Tour with Elmina and Cape Coast Castles

12 Hours Round trip from Cape Coast Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Elmina Castle, including its slave dungeons and fortified walls
  • 02 Discover Cape Coast Castle and the West African Historical Museum
  • 03 Walk the Kakum National Park canopy walkway above the rainforest
  • 04 Travel through vibrant local communities and observe daily cultural life

Discover Cape Coast, Elmina Castle, and Kakum National Park on this 12-hour private tour from Accra. Travel through vibrant local communities before visiting Elmina Castle to explore its fortified walls, slave dungeons, and surrounding cannons and mortars. Continue to Cape Coast Castle and the West African Historical Museum to learn about the legacy and impact of the slave trade. End the day at Kakum National Park with a breathtaking canopy walk above the rainforest, with scenic views and opportunities to spot wildlife.

Visit Elmina Castle and explore its significant features, including the slave dungeons and the cannons and mortars surrounding the walls.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cape Coast, Accra, Elmina, Kakum National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Accra to Cape Coast, Elmina Castle, and Kakum National Park

  • Meet your private guide in Accra and begin your journey towards Cape Coast.
  • Travel through lively local communities and observe daily cultural life.
  • Visit Elmina Castle and explore its significant features, including the slave dungeons and the cannons and mortars surrounding the walls.
  • Continue to Cape Coast Castle and explore the West African Historical Museum to learn about the legacy and impact of the slave trade.
  • Travel to Kakum National Park and enjoy a walk along the Canopy Walkway with sweeping views of the rainforest and its wildlife.
Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle, West African Historical Museum, Kakum National Park Canopy Walkway

Where this trip takes you

Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle, West African Historical Museum, Kakum National Park Canopy Walkway

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cape Coast 4 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guided tour of Cape Coast and Elmina Castle
  • Visit to Kakum National Park and the Canopy Walkway
  • Bottle of water
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Accommodation

What to bring

  • Cash to pay for lunch.

Know before you go

  • A long day tour.
  • A 10-minute hike in the rainforest.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Accra Mall, Spintex Road, Accra, Ghana
Tour start
Cape Coast, Ghana
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Cape Coast.

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