10 Days Ghana Cultural and Heritage Trip
Overview
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240 hours
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This tour will portrays and expose you to the real Ghanaian culture, history and heritage in-depth. You will have a very well experienced and a fun guides(both male & female travel leaders) to be with. Expect a wonderful and amazing time on this tour. There will be a lots of laughs and banter from start to finish. If you are looking to discover Ghanaian history, culture and heritage, then this tour is for you.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Kotoka Airport
Accra Ghana
What To Expect
Arrive in Ghana
Accommodations
GC Royal Hotel
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
There will be welcome drinks.
Accra
Arrive in Ghana. You will be pick up at the airport and transferred to your hotel. There will be a welcome dinner and drinks where you meet everyone else on the trip including your in country trip leaders.
Explore Accra
Accommodations
GC Royal Hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
This is the last and final resting place of the first president of the Republic of Ghana. It houses a curious collection of Nkrumah's personal belongings, including the smock he wore while declaring Ghana's independence, as well as copies of personal correspondence and numerous photos of him and various world leaders.
Independence Square
Black Star Square is a site for Ghana's Independence Day parade, which falls on the 6th of March every year. The Independence Arch in Accra, Ghana, contains monuments to Ghana's independence struggle, including the Independence Arch, Black Star Gate, and the Liberation Day Monument. The Independence Square is the second largest City Square in the world after the Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China.
Makola Market
Accra’s largest open-air market which overflows with goods, people, scents and sounds, hustle and bustle. It is the best place to absorb the atmosphere of a West African market. It is quite an amazing place with lots of very narrow alleyways and women walking about with huge bowls and other packages on their heads. Good place to shop for most things but very crowded most times. Get almost everything you need for your home at reasonable rate. Your guide to show you the more interesting parts of the market and find some cool vantage spots for excellent photo opportunities. Plan to spend the day, there is plenty to see.
National Museum of Ghana
At the national museum of Ghana, we will see a display on things that explains the Ghanaian culture and traditions. Some displays are chiefs' regalia; indigenous Ghanaian musical instruments; gold-weights; beads; traditional textiles, stools and pottery; exhibits on traditional dance, agriculture and iron making; exhibits on the slave trade in Ghana; Senfu masks from La Cote d' Ivoire; Zulu wooden figures and bead-ware from different cultures.
Drive to Aburi Botanical Gardens
Accommodations
Coconut Grove Bridge House
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Aburi Botanical Gardens
Today we will visit the Aburi Botanical Gardens where we learn about different type of African herbs and plant, the origin, age and medicinal properties of plants and it important to the society.
W.E.B. DuBois Center
Pan Africanism memorial centre. Here we will learn about WEB Du Bois. An American sociologist, socialist and historian.
Drive to Cape Coast. Explore Cape Coast.
Accommodations
Coconut Grove Bridge House
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Cape Coast Castle
We will discover how slaves were kept in the dungeon awaiting for the ships and visit the door of no return.
Discover Elmina Ancient Town & Kakum Rain Forest and Canopy Walk
Accommodations
Coconut Grove Bridge House
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Kakum National Park
Kakum Rainforest and Canopy Walk is one of the few only existing canopy walks in the world. We will visit and explore the park
Elmina
Elmina is Ghana's top most historical town. We will go on a walking tour and visit most of the historical buildings. We will also visit the 17th century Dutch Cemetery, the Posuban Shrine and the Asafo post.
Elmina Castle
We will visit the Elmina slave dungeon which is the oldest and the largest European building in existence below the sub sahra. Over here, we will visit the dungeons, fore court and the door of no return.
Rest and Relaxation & Naming Ceremony
Accommodations
Golden Hill Parker Hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Elmina
We will have rest and relaxation today in the morning. Later in the day, we will visit the chief palace about the traditions of the local people. We will also have a typical naming ceremony where we will be given names base on the day we are born as it is a custom in the Ghanaian culture and dressed in a African clothing.
Drive to Kumasi via Assin Manso Slave River and Market
Accommodations
Golden Hill Parker Hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Assin Manso
This is the final and the last point the slaves had their last bath before taken to the castles and were shipped to the unknown world. We will experience the reverential walk of return where we go through the process of reconnecting back to the motherland. We will talk a walk on the very soil to the slave river where our ancestors had their last bath. The walk to the river will be done bare foot which signifies connecting ourselves to the motherland and paying respect to our ancestors who took that journey and all lost souls. We will also visit the memorial wall of return where we will have names written on the wall to show sign of being able to return back home.
Explore Kumasi
Accommodations
Royal Lamerta Hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Manhyia Palace Museum
This is the seat to the King Of The Ashanti Kingdom. We will be portrayed too and discover the rich history of the Asante Empire
Kejetia Market
This is West African's largest and busiest open air market.
Okomfo Anokye Sword Site
We will visit the Kumasi Cultural Center. From there we will visit the Okomfo Anokye Sword site where we see and learn the history behind the mystical 400yrs unremovable sword planted
Drive to Accra via Visit to Bonwire Kente Village
Accommodations
GC Royal Hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
We will learn about different kind of Ghanaian cloths and symbols and its meaning with its significance to the Ghana culture.
Depart Ghana
Accra
Today will be our last day in Ghana. We will visit the Accra Arts Center to make our last souvenir shopping. We will drop you off at the airport in time to enable you catch your flights with not much stress.
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10 Days Ghana Cultural and Heritage Trip
Pickup included
Reviews
34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Much more than a family vacation
Erika B,
Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience in Ghana was much more than a family vacation. It was an experience of a lifetime that we will carry in our hearts forever. Nana Preston and his team with Freelancenanatravels did an exceptional job taking care of us. From the moment we stepped off the plane, from the moment we left. We felt safe, cared for, like we were family. We traveled with a family of 13, including my immediate family of my husband and two college age kids. Our stay was jammed packed with adventures and when I tell you this team knows how to have fun!! They had this old lady worn out! We laughed, cried, danced, sang, laughed some more and slept very little😆. As any vacation goes , everything does not go as expected. This is when you are able to truly see the character and professionalism of the company you are using. Several of us caught a stomach bug during the trip. Nana and his team made sure we got VIP care from the local clinic, and handled all the administrative matters while we got well. This was truly above and beyond, and totally unexpected..and the whole time with nothing but smiles, love and professionalism from his team. You just don’t get this kind of service from any tour company. They are SPECIAL and servants of God. We were all feeling well in no time, and even with that bump in the road, somehow we didn’t miss a beat in the activities front! If you are ready for a FUN, enlightening, exhilarating, cultural adventure, be sure to book Freelancenanatravels for your Ghana tour. Warning: the driving is insane in Ghana!🤣
From Strangers to Family
Daria V,
Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked a cultural heritage tour, and traveled to Ghana with my family. I knew that I was traced back to Ghana and the Akan tribe. I knew many facts about our history and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. But….God sent Nana Preston and the entire FreelanceNana Travels team to literally guide me through this trip physically, but more importantly, spiritually. I’m from a large family. We love hard and we discern hearts. We don’t easily allow people into our hearts or family, it must be earned…or ordained by God. This team walked into our hearts on Day 1! What they did for us and me, in particular, was way more than a job, it was a labor of love. People keep asking, “How was your trip? How do you feel?” My response, consistently, has been…”full” This team anticipated my every need, many times without my outward expression! I’m forever grateful to know and love this team, my family. This has been a life-altering experience. I laughed…cried, laughed, cried and laughed some more. I count it all joy! Thank you, for giving me an authentic experience that I will keep tucked away in my heart forever! One love!! What are you waiting for, book today!!! O
Phenomenal Team, now they're family!
Y2569RLlindae,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow!! Trying to put into words what this Ghana Love trip has meant to me, is so terribly difficult. As most of you know I travel quite frequently, in the US and abroad, but I have never had a tour company that worked within their individual gifts like Freelancenana . Nana Preston has brought together a PHENOMENAL team of caring, compassionate, funny, energetic, and patient people! As the time drew near for us to say our goodbyes there were genuine tears shed, because we have become family! We bonded day one, even before receiving our Ghanaian names and assuming our rightful spots back into the family! Now the plane hasn't even lifted up and I'm already planning to return! WE LOVE FREELANCENANA TRAVELS And Nana Preston #BoundlessBlessings SANKOFA
A Truly Stellar Experience!
C7650TZsheilab,
Jan 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recently visited Ghana and traveled with the Freelance Nana Travel team. I have traveled to many countries and this trip was hands down the best travel experience I've had! From start to finish, the trip was impeccably organized. The activities and excursions were thoughtfully planned and varied, offering a great mix of cultural exploration, history and nature. Nana and his team were exceptional! Their love and passion for Ghana is palpable. They were not only highly professional, but also incredibly warm, friendly, caring and accommodating. Every step of the way, they ensured that all our needs were met, making us feel genuinely cared for throughout the trip. The attentiveness to our comfort and safety really made a difference and added an extra layer of enjoyment to the experience. In addition to all of this, they are A LOT OF FUN! They made us feel like family. I can't recommend this tour company and the cultural heritage trip enough. If you're looking for an enriching, immersive, and well-organized experience in Ghana, this is the way to go. Thank you Freelancenana Travel & Tours for an outstanding experience that I'll cherish for a lifetime. One love!
Unforgettable Trip to Ghana…
srW6000OS,
Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip to Ghana was nothing short of extraordinary, and much of its success is thanks to Nana and his phenomenal team: Michael (Professor), Onassis, Prince, Stylist, Arrow, …….and the Ladies. Each one of them brought something special to the experience. They were professional, friendly, and incredibly organized, with an accommodating and easygoing demeanor that made every moment enjoyable. Their deep knowledge of Ghana’s history and culture enriched my life’s journey in ways I will never forget. I was invited on the trip by my sister. From the moment we landed, everything was seamless. With a group of over 24 people, every detail was thoughtfully planned, and we were warmly received and catered to. The team worked tirelessly to ensure that everyone was comfortable. They do check-ins to make sure all was well! Cultural Immersion and Entertainment This trip was full of unique experiences that brought Ghana’s vibrant culture to life. we explored a variety of incredible places that showcased the country’s rich history, culture, and natural beauty. We even shopped for fabric to create self designed custom-made attire for the naming ceremony—a truly special and personal touch. Being dressed in our custom-made outfits and experiencing this meaningful tradition was an honor. It was a moment that truly connected me to Ghana’s rich heritage and the warm, welcoming people who made us feel like family. The accommodations were amazing! Great job! Tasty Food…. The food was a treat for the senses—rich, flavorful, and diverse. Each meal gives a taste of Ghana’s culinary heritage. Some experienced going to the bustling market to shop for fresh ingredients, which they help prepared and we enjoyed an amazing local cuisine… Ghana family style!!!! This trip was a perfect blend of history, culture, adventure, and relaxation. Nana and his team went above and beyond to make it unforgettable!!!!! If you’re considering a trip to Ghana, don’t hesitate to explore with Nana and his team. This is an experience that will stay with me for a lifetime. I came as a visitor and leave with a Ghanaian family!
A trip of a lifetime
M4945OTsharonb,
Jan 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the privilege of being one of 24 tourist from the United States visiting Ghanna for my very first time. I must admit I really did not know what to expect since I had never travel out of my country. Nana and his team at Freelancenanatraveks made this trip an unforgettable experience. It started with our pre-trip zoom calls where we were able to get all our questions answered and guided through the Visa process. Once we arrived his team made sure we felt welcomed, safe, comfortable and well fed. We were guided on a journey through history, culture and heritage by a very knowledgeable guide who had a deep passion for his work. We had a complete balance of learning experiences, fun and relaxation. We came as tourist and left as family. I highly recommend booking with them.
An experience of a lifetime!
Travel46091781137,
Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was truly life changing. My son and I learned so much! The history is rich and the sights majestic. Nana and his team were amazing and went above and beyond to ensure we had the experience of a lifetime. We're already talking with other members of our family about a return trip. Thank you Freelancenana team for treating my family like your family.
Akwaaba To The Most Amazing Tour with Nana and the crew of Freelance Travel
Quest23273664295,
Jan 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The success of a tour usually begins with the first greeting. From our meeting at the airport, to a special call when we arrived home, Nana and his crew took the utmost care of us. The tour was AMAZING ...INFORMATIVE...FUN...ENTERTAINING... and emotional at times. We were fully immersed or should I say infused in the lives of the Ghanaian... NO SPOILERS HERE.. YOU MUST EXPERIENCE THIS TOUR YOURSELF! Thanks to Professor Micheal, protectors, Joey, Arrow, and the rest of the guys, Prince the life of the party, and of course the ladies. My Ghanaian family, the end of the tour was not goodbye because I will certainly see you again for another adventure.
Exemplary Service Provided by Freelance Nana Tours
Felicia1017,
Jan 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can not say enough about my experience with Freelance Nana Tours. In a effort to keep things short I will point out the following: From the planning of the trip to the ending, Nana and his team displayed professionalism, patience, flexibility, and was very accommodating. I traveled with a group of 24, and the team showed a concern for all of our needs. The knowledge shared as we traveled was impeccable. The warmth and true concern was evident throughout the trip. We entered Ghana at the hands of strangers and left as family. I would like to thank the team for providing me with a trip of a lifetime. I highly recommend taking your tour with this company. You will not be disappointed.
Freelancenana Travel & Tours-The BEST choice
Road49491106817,
Jan 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can't begin to express how awesome it was touring Ghana with Freelancenana Travel and Tours. The WHOLE team at Freelancenana is par excellence! They were attentive to our groups needs, extremely flexible and patient, ensured that we were always safe and comfortable, and most importantly warm, open and friendly. In summary, we arrived as "tourists" and left as family. The 10 day itinerary was perfectly curated! Each activity held deep cultural significance, opportunities to learn and interact, and have fun. I could go on about what an amazingly wonderful and blessed experience this tour was but I'll end with this. Come to Ghana, reconnect with our ancestors, and do it with Freelancenana Travel & Tours! This was truly a transformational experience! 10 out of 10 stars!!!
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