2-Day Kumasi Cultural Tour with Ashanti Heritage and Craft Villages

2 Days Round trip from Pick up from the hotel Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Learn about Ashanti and British history at the Armed Forces Museum
02 Visit the Okomfo Anokye Sword Site for the history of the Ashanti Kingdom
03 Experience Kumasi's cultural heritage at the Cultural Centre and Prempeh II Jubilee Museum
04 See the lively scenes of Kejetia Market, one of Kumasi's open markets

Explore Kumasi over two days with visits to the city's key historical, cultural, and artisan landmarks. Learn about the Ashanti Kingdom and its encounters with the British at the Armed Forces Museum and the Okomfo Anokye Sword Site, then experience Kumasi's vibrant urban life at Kejetia Market and the Cultural Centre. Continue with visits to Ahwiaa, Ntonso, and Bonwire to discover wood carving, Adinkra cloth printing, and Kente weaving traditions, along with time for experiencing nature.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Kumasi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Kumasi Historical Highlights

Armed Forces Museum - Learn about the history of the Ashantis and the British.
Okomfo Anokye Sword Site - Discover the history of the Ashanti Kingdom.
Lunch
Kumasi Cultural Centre/Prempeh II Jubilee Museum - Visit this home of cultural excellence.
Kejetia Market - Experience the scenes of an open market.
Manhyia Palace Museum

Day 02

Artisan Traditions and Nature Experiences

Ahwiaa Wood Carving Centre - Visit the wood carving community in Kumasi.
Lunch
Ntonso Adinkra Centre - Learn the meaning of Adinkra symbols and cloth printing.
Bonwire - Explore the Kente weaving community.
Experiencing Nature