10-Hour Accra Culinary and City Tour with Cooking Class and Crafts

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the art of Ghanaian cooking in a culinary class
• 02 Discover Ghana's history at the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre and Nkrumah memorials
• 03 Browse local crafts and souvenirs at Accra's Arts Centre
• 04 Visit the National Museum of Ghana, the country's largest and oldest museum

Embark on a full-day culinary and cultural adventure in Accra, combining a hands-on Ghanaian cooking class with visits to some of the city's most important historic and cultural landmarks. Learn to prepare authentic local dishes, then explore sites such as the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum, the National Museum of Ghana, and Independence Square. The experience concludes at the Arts Centre, where you can browse vibrant local crafts and souvenirs while soaking up Accra's lively artistic atmosphere.

The experience concludes at the Arts Centre, where you can browse vibrant local crafts and souvenirs while soaking up Accra's lively artistic atmosphere.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Accra

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ghanaian Culinary Class Experience

• Get ready to experience a Ghanaian local cuisine cooking class, where you will explore the fragrant and exotic flavours of Ghanaian dishes.
• You will be introduced to various new tastes and flavours as you learn how to create authentic Ghanaian dishes. Using African cooking techniques, you will prepare traditional dishes during this workshop. After learning the recipes, you will enjoy eating the feast you have helped prepare.

2

Day 02

W.E.B. Du Bois Centre and Black Star Square Drive

• Visit the W. E. B. Du Bois Centre for Pan African Culture, where the great American civil rights activist and author Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois was buried after his long stay in Ghana. You will drive past captivating monuments and architecture, including Independence Square/Black Star Square.

3

Day 03

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and National Museum

• Visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum and learn about the great life and works of Ghana's first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. The mausoleum, the final burial place of the first president, also has the famous forward-pointing life-sized statue of Kwame Nkrumah. Also visit the National Museum of Ghana in the Ghanaian capital, Accra.
• It is the largest and oldest of the six museums under the administration of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board. The museum building was opened on 5th March, 1957, as part of Ghana's independence celebrations.

4

Day 04

Visit the National Museum of Ghana

• Visit the National Museum of Ghana in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. It is the largest and oldest of the six museums under the administration of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board. The museum building was opened on 5th March 1957, as part of Ghana's independence celebrations.

5

Day 05

Drive Past Independence Square

• Drive past one of the most notable landmarks in Ghana.

6

Day 06

Arts Centre Shopping and Cultural Exploration

• Visit the Arts Centre, where you will have an opportunity to use your bargaining skills to shop in an open-air market for artefacts and souvenirs from Ghana and West Africa.
• The Arts Centre is Accra's bustling hub for all things arts and crafts.
• Take your time to explore the centre and enjoy a range of art exhibitions where you can view uniquely colourful art and crafts made by brilliant local artists.
• Experience an authentic African market environment by shopping for souvenirs and engaging with friendly vendors who bargain excitedly and display diverse goods for sale.

7

Day 07

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park Visit

• Visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum and learn about the great life and works of Ghana's first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. The mausoleum, the final burial place of the first president, also has the famous forward-pointing life-sized statue of Kwame Nkrumah.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Entry fees

What's Not Included

• International flights.
• All airport departure taxes (international departure taxes to be paid in USD)
• Excess baggage charges
• Passport and visa fees
• Meals not specified in this itinerary
• En route meals, hotels, transportation, and other arrangements
• All drinks except bottled water or soda with meals
• Personal items such as laundry, email, fax, telephone, souvenirs, etc.
• Gratuities for tour and site guides and drivers
• Trip cancellation, travel delay, and baggage insurance (Note: This optional coverage is highly recommended and can be purchased through your local insurance company)
• Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Land Tours Ghana, such as delayed or cancelled flights.

What to bring

• Light and airy clothing
• Comfortable shoes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Accra, Ghana

Tour start

Accra, Ghana

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.