Ghana · Culture

3-Hour Kumasi Ashanti Kingdom Tour with Museums and Central Market

3 Hours Round trip from Kumasi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Okomfo Anokye Sword Site, where the Golden Stool of Asanteman is said to have descended
02 Explore the King Prempeh Museum, designed to resemble an Ashanti chief's house
03 Learn about past kings and the Ashanti Kingdom's story at Manhyia Palace Museum
04 Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Kumasi Central Market

Learn about the Ashanti Kingdom, its rich culture, history, and heritage on this 3-hour tour of Kumasi in southern Ghana. Visit the King Prempeh Museum and Manhyia Palace Museum, discover the Okomfo Anokye Sword Site, and experience the atmosphere of Kumasi Central Market. This journey offers a concise introduction to the story and legacy of the Ashanti Kingdom.

Learn about the Ashanti Kingdom, its rich culture, history, and heritage on this 3-hour tour of Kumasi in southern Ghana.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Kumasi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ashanti Kingdom Heritage Tour in Kumasi

To learn about the rich Ashanti history, visit the following places with your tour guide:

Okomfo Anokye Sword Site, the exact place where the Golden Stool of Asanteman descended onto the laps of King Osei Tutu I, "Opemsuo", the founder of the Asante Nation.
King Prempeh Museum, constructed to resemble an Ashanti chief's house, with a courtyard in front and walls adorned with traditional carved symbols.
Manhyia Palace Museum, where you will learn about the lives of the past kings and the story of the Ashanti Kingdom.
Kumasi Central Market, an open-air market in the rainforest bioregion of Ashanti on the Ashantiland Peninsula.

The route