4-Hour Accra Historical Tour with Jamestown and Makola Market

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the W.E.B. Du Bois Center, dedicated to the Father of Modern Pan-Africanism
• 02 See Independence Square and the Eternal Flame of African Liberation
• 03 Learn about Ghana's independence at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum
• 04 Explore historic Jamestown, one of Accra's old fishing communities
• 05 Experience the energy of Makola Market, Accra's largest open market

Sign up for this 4-hour tour in Accra and explore the city's history through key landmarks, including the W.E.B. Du Bois Center, Independence Square, and the Eternal Flame of African Liberation. Visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum to learn about Ghana's independence struggle, then continue to historic Jamestown and bustling Makola Market. This experience offers a compact introduction to Accra's political heritage, old-town character, and everyday city life.

Finish the tour at Makola Market, Accra's largest open market, overflowing with goods, people, scents, and sounds.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Accra

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Accra History and Heritage Tour

• Get picked up in an air-conditioned vehicle at the location of your choice within Accra in the morning.

• Visit the W.E.B. Du Bois Center, dedicated to the Father of Modern Pan-Africanism.

• Continue to Independence Square and visit the Eternal Flame of African Liberation, lit by Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first President.

• Head to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum, dedicated to Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah for his struggle for Ghana's independence.

• Go to Jamestown, a fishing community and one of the historic old towns of Accra.

• Finish the tour at Makola Market, Accra's largest open market, overflowing with goods, people, scents, and sounds.

• Drop-off at the location of your choice within Accra.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Accra tour guide

• Entrance fees at all scheduled attraction sites

• Air-conditioned vehicle, including fuel

• Meal allowance for your guide

What's Not Included

• International airfare

• Visa and visa fees

• Travel insurance and immunization

• Your meals

Know before you go

• We are happy to customize any tour to suit your personal needs.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Accra, Ghana

Tour start

Accra, Ghana

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.