Private Tour
Takoradi Shore Excursion
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
A excellent opportunity to learn about the history of Slavery, to escape into a rain forest rich with unique flora and fauna, to witness the livelihood of the coastal region and to experience the culture of the people.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Visit the Market Circle in Takoradi Visit the Kakum National park for a walk through the forest trails or to experience a walk along the longest canopy walkway in West Africa Stopover at a traditional oil palm and rubber plantation Traditional meals at a decent restaurant Drive by the Cape Coast castle, declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site
What‘s Included
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
A traditional meal at a decent restaurant
Pickup points
Takoradi Port
Takoradi Airport
Sekondi-Takoradi Ghana
Options
Takoradi Shore Excursion
Pickup included
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great partnership between driver and guide producing a great tour.
Jazmin G,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide- Patrick was at the port before we were even at the port. I texted tour operator that I was on the ship's veranda wearing yellow. And I waved to a person who I thought was carrying a placard with my name on it. He waved back. So as soon as we were cleared by immigration, we rushed out and walked directly to him. We were the first 10 people who walked out of the ship and so we were the first car that exited the port. Our driver Joseph was very skilled so we got to Kakum National Park ahead of everyone so we finished it very quickly as we did not encounter any lines. We headed to Cape Coast Castle and our guide was very skilled in getting us a local guide quickly. Our tour guide was on top of all the activity and time we needed to finish an activity without being rushed. Our driver and guide were even instrumental in getting a ship hosted Shore Excursion bus in getting to port on time as it was left behind by the other busses which were escorted. Very good partnership between driver and guide. Highly recommended.
10/10!
debsM9057QZ,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00felix was a joy to have as a guide—so down to earth, knowledgeable, proud of being a ghanaian. he connected us to food tour guides at the castle and took us for a delicious meal. mimi at the tour company was easy to work with and accommodated our needs with grace and patience!
Wonderful Historical Takoradi Tour
Nancy W,Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Felix was an absolute treasure. He picked us up right by where our cruise was docked with a sign clearly saying my name on it and it was smooth sailing from the very beginning. Felix is incredibly passionate about history and loves Ghana deeply. My dad and I loved hearing him talk about the local history and we were more interested in the castles and local history than the wildlife and nature anyway, so instead of Kakum National Park, we went to both Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle. The stories here are incredibly important to tell and it was a truly humbling and chilling experience. The locals are kind and welcoming, and we also had a deliciously prepared lunch ready for us at Komodo full of local dishes. We were looking for an authentic peek into Takoradi life and culture and that is exactly what we got and more. Highly recommend this company and their team.
One of our best shore excursions!!
Tonya L,Jun 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I cannot say enough things about our guide, Tony, and our driver, Michael. They were on-time and kept us on schedule. I truly appreciate the care and concern they displayed. We got lots of information about Ghana and felt well taken care of. Thank you both!
Kakum National Park Tour & Takoradi-Sekondi Local Tour - done by the best
davidrontheroad,May 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00BlasTours provided one of many highlights of a recent round the world cruise, with 29 ports where I and friends (up to 46 of us) did tours with local operators. In each port I read scores of reviews, to find the best tour operator, and BlasTours is the one in Takoradi. Mimi runs the show, and she and her crew are exemplary. This year, Felix took nine of us to the canopy walkway of Kakum National Park, and he was marvelous, a guide on top of his game. He made the one-way, two plus hour drive, a pleasure and knew the answer to essentially all of our many questions. Thirty-seven other friends from the ship took their local Takoradi-Sekondi tour, which I had enjoyed with 25 folks last year. Again they had Patrick and Tony, and again there was copious praise for them both. Having now done both tours, I highly recommend each experience. Kakum is unique and well worth the travel time. The variety of sites on the local tour is great. But what stands out even more is the quality of BlasTours.
Amazing tour
Timothy C,Apr 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good excursion inspite of booking error, we booked another excursion and ended up on this excursion. The company graciously offered to make amends and refunded the difference in price at our return to ship. Our driver Joseph and guide Justice were excellent. Waiting for us at port and nice suv. The drive to the castles is over 90 Minutes and traffic is heavy with two lane roads with many large trucks and tractor trailers. The castles are very interesting with the dark side of slave trading a somber moment . Justice gave a thorough tour explaining history and the events.Lunch was at a local restaurant that was fabulous, another couple ate with us who were on the same tour in a different vehicle, they gave us each a variety of food that could have fed a family of 6! Got us back to the ship on time .
Great tour, fantastic tour guide!
Sarah T,Dec 15, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We really loved this tour of Ghana and our guide, Patrick was excellent. We enjoyed seeing the more rural villages on our way to the canopy and Patrick was very knowledgeable on the culture and history of his country. The canopy was fantastic, and afterwards, we went to Cape Coast Castle. This experience was deeply impactful and one that I still think about and will never forget. Thank you Patrick for a wonderful and memorable tour, we hope to come back!
Blastours is FANTASTIC!
David S,Dec 7, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Great shore excursion! We were picked up promptly and Cleve was our guide. Very nice A/C conditioned van with WiFi. Our group of 8 decided we would like to see the UNESCO World Heritage sites vs the swinging bridge and Cleve made it happen. What an AWESOME day learning about Ghana. Cleve was super-knowledgeable and gave us in-depth insights on the history, people and daily life here. The provided lunch was excellent!
Mimi and Blastours is the best
davidrontheroad,May 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mimi helped me organize a tour of Takoradi for 25 of us coming from the Zuiderdam, and she is excellent. All the glowing reviews I read on the Internet are accurate as she and Blastours are quality from start to finish. Patrick was our guide on one van, and Tony on the other. Both were also excellent. Six fantastic stops. Especially good was seeing wooden boat building.
Impressed with the knowledgeable guide
Carol T,Apr 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Although not the fault of Blast Tours, Ghana officials caused a 2-hour delay in allowing passengers to disembark. This affected our tour as it was supposed to start at 0800 hours but we could not leave the ship until after 1000 hours. Excursion included an interesting and sobering tour of the prison where slaves were held before being shipped to the colonies or England
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