Full-Day Cape Coast Heritage Tour with Assin Manso and Drumming

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park, a major site of the trans-Atlantic slave trade
• 02 Visit Cape Coast Castle, one of about forty historic 'slave castles' on the Gold Coast
• 03 Relax at the beach after visiting Cape Coast's heritage landmarks
• 04 Learn traditional drumming and dancing as part of the cultural experience

Gain insight into the circumstances surrounding the slave trade in this region on a full-day experience through some of Ghana's most significant heritage sites. Explore the Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park, one of the largest slave markets where people were gathered and sold into slavery during the infamous trans-Atlantic slave trade, then visit Cape Coast Castle, one of about forty 'slave castles' built on the Gold Coast of West Africa by European traders. The day also includes time to relax at the beach and learn traditional drumming and dancing.

Relax at the beach and learn traditional drumming and dancing.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cape Coast

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Assin Manso Slave River Park, Cape Coast Castle and Beach Experience

• Depart with your Ghanaian tour guide to the Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park, one of the largest slave markets where people were gathered and sold into slavery during the infamous trans-Atlantic slave trade.

• Continue to Cape Coast Castle, one of about forty 'slave castles', or large commercial forts, built on the Gold Coast of West Africa by European traders.

• Relax at the beach and learn traditional drumming and dancing.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation

• Local food experience

• Traditional drumming lessons

• Bottled water

• English-speaking Ghana tour guide

What's Not Included

• Personal food - there are several restaurants around for a good meal.

• Accommodation - if you would like an overnight stay, hotels such as Oasis Beach Resort, Ridge Royal Hotel, or Capital Hill can be booked.

Know before you go

• The tour can be modified if you would like to do other activities in Cape Coast.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Assin Manso, Ghana

Tour start

Assin Manso, Ghana

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.