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Ghana · Heritage Walks
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Discover the haunting history of Ghana's Central Region on this full-day tour to Elmina Castle, Fort St Jago, and Cape Coast Castle. Explore Elmina Castle, the oldest European building in Sub-Saharan Africa, and walk through its dungeons and the Door of No Return while learning about the harrowing experiences of enslaved Africans. Continue to Fort St Jago for a picturesque bird's-eye view of Elmina Township, then visit Cape Coast Castle to see the dungeons, condemned cells, and the stark contrast with the Governor's and officers' residences.
Explore Elmina Castle, the oldest European building in Sub-Saharan Africa, and walk through its dungeons and the Door of No Return while learning about the harrowing experiences of enslaved Africans.
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Being the oldest European building in the entire Sub-Saharan Africa, Elmina Castle has stood since 1482. Take a guided tour of the dungeons and the Door of No Return to learn about the sordid past and the experiences of enslaved Africans.
Explore this fort located across from Elmina Castle. It was built purposely to defend Fort St. George's of Elmina. Climb to the peak, where you can catch a picturesque bird's-eye view of the entire Elmina Township.
Take a guided tour here through the dungeons of the enslaved, the Door of No Return, and the condemned cells, contrasting them with the Governor's and officers' residences.
Where this trip takes you
Elmina Castle dungeons, Fort St Jago bird's-eye view of Elmina Township, Cape Coast Castle condemned cells
The route
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Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Accra.
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