Elmina Castle and Cape Coast Castle from Accra In One Day
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
Engage one of the darkest period of human history as revealed within the walls and dark dungeons of the largest slave castles in the world. Take the 2 hours 30 minutes scenic ride from Accra along the palm front beach of the Atlantic Ocean with commentary from our tour guide showing you the history, culture and the significance of the towns and villages en route. Visit the two UNESCO World Heritage Castles at Elmina and Cape Coast to unravel the sordid stories of the infamous Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade behind those two castles. Discover what the former first family of USA, the Obamas discovered at the Cape Coast Castle.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress code is smart casual
What To Expect
Central Region
06:00HRS - Depart Accra for a two and a half hour drive to the Central Region.
Elmina Castle
09:00 HRS - Take a tour of the Elmina township to visit historic sites culminating at the famous Ft. St. Georges Castle which was built by the Portuguese from 1482. Standing for over 530years, this UNESCO World Heritage site is the oldest European building in sub-Sahara Africa. It is also one of the largest slave forts in the world as it became a cell holding up several enslaved Africans who were shipped across the Atlantic Ocean to the New World.
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Elmina Castle and Cape Coast Castle from Accra In One Day
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Fuel surcharge
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent and Intense - Highly Recommended!
Scenic16362,Jul 7, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00My son and I went on this trip and it was awesome. The tour guide was great and knowledgeable. When we got to Elmina Castle, we got another tour guide who was AMAZING! So knowledgeable and answered any questions. It was an emotional day listening to how the Europeans enslaved Africans for financial gain and this was the port of NO RETURN. We also visited the Cape Coast Castle which was also interesting with another amazing tour guide. I would definitely recommend this, it is an all day affair, but filled with a sad history which hopefully will never be repeated!
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