Ghana · Street Food

1-Day Ghanaian Food Tasting Tour in Accra with Drumming Experience

1 Day Round trip from a20 Kojo Thompson Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Accra's vibrant markets and bustling street food stalls
  • 02 Sample traditional Ghanaian dishes such as jollof rice, fufu, banku, kelewele, and grilled tilapia
  • 03 Learn about local cooking methods, ingredients, and the role of food in everyday Ghanaian life
  • 04 Experience a live drumming demonstration at the International Art Center
  • 05 Relax with a refreshing coconut drink at the end of the tour

Immerse yourself in Accra's vibrant markets and discover Ghanaian cuisine on this food tasting tour. Sample traditional dishes such as jollof rice, fufu, banku, kelewele, and grilled tilapia while learning about local cooking methods and ingredients. Explore the city's lively street food scene and gain cultural insight into the role these dishes play in everyday life. The experience also includes a visit to the International Art Center for a live drumming demonstration and time to relax with a refreshing coconut drink.

Immerse yourself in Accra's vibrant markets and discover Ghanaian cuisine on this food tasting tour.

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 Yes
City Accra
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Accra Markets, Ghanaian Flavours, and Cultural Drumming

  • Start of the tour with pickup from your hotel in Accra in the morning or afternoon.
  • Visit local markets:

    • Explore Accra's vibrant markets, such as Makola Market.
    • Experience the bustling atmosphere and vibrant street food stalls.
  • Food tasting:

    • Sample a variety of traditional Ghanaian dishes such as jollof rice, fufu, banku, kelewele, and grilled tilapia.
    • Learn about the local cooking methods and ingredients used in these dishes.
  • Street food exploration:

    • Navigate the streets like a local, either on foot or by car, in search of the best street food vendors.
  • Cultural insights:

    • Your guide provides explanations about Ghanaian food culture and the significance of these dishes in everyday life.
  • Visit to the International Art Center:

    • Learn about the cultural importance of drumming in Ghana.
    • Watch a live drumming demonstration and engage with local artisans.
  • End of the tour:

    • Relax with a refreshing coconut drink and take in the lively atmosphere before the tour concludes.
  • Return with drop-off at your hotel in Accra.

Makola Market, Accra street food stalls, International Art Center

Where this trip takes you

Makola Market, Accra street food stalls, International Art Center

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from a20 Kojo Thompson Rd 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Professional tour guide services
  • Food tasting

What's Not Included

  • Airfare to and from Ghana.
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary.
  • Hotel accommodation.
  • Immunizations (Yellow Fever vaccine required; malaria prophylactics recommended).
  • Travel insurance.
  • Gratuities for the driver and guide.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Oxford Street, Accra, Ghana
Tour start
a20 Kojo Thompson Rd, Accra, Ghana
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in a20 Kojo Thompson Rd.

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