Ghana · Art & Craft

12-Hour Kumasi City Tour with Ashanti Heritage and Craft Villages

12 Hours Round trip from Kumasi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Manhyia Palace Museum and discover the legacy of the Ashanti kingdom
02 Explore the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and artisan studios at the National Cultural Centre
03 See traditional craftsmanship in the famous Ashanti craft villages
04 Visit Bonwire, the renowned Kente weaving village, and buy directly from local artisans

Explore the culturally rich city of Kumasi, home to the Ashanti tribe known for gold, women warriors, spiritual priests, the largest open-air market in West Africa - Kejetia Market - and the Bonwire Kente weaving center. This immersive tour reveals both the past and present of Kumasi as you interact with locals and visit landmarks that are key to Ghana's history.

Explore the Manhyia Palace Museum to gain firsthand insight into the legacies of the Ashanti kingdom.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kumasi, Accra

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Kumasi's Ashanti Heritage and Craft Villages

Explore the Manhyia Palace Museum to gain firsthand insight into the legacies of the Ashanti kingdom. A regal history dating back to 1700 is told through relics and artifacts. Enjoy a drive through the city, passing monuments dedicated to the memory of the great Ashanti people.
Afterward, visit the National Cultural Centre, which features the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and various studios of brass, pottery, and batik makers.
After lunch on your own, explore the famous Ashanti craft villages.
Depart for Ntonso, the home of Adinkra cloth, and Bonwire, the Kente weaving village. You will have an opportunity to see how African crafts are made and to buy directly from the artisans who make them.

Where this trip takes you

Manhyia Palace Museum, Kejetia Market, Bonwire Kente weaving center, Ntonso Adinkra cloth

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kumasi 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
All 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 (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