Private Tour
The Agbogbloshie (Accra E-waste and Recycling experience) Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Embark on the world’s largest e-waste sites private guided tour through Accra’s Agbogbloshie community. Gain firsthand insight into how discarded electronics are repurposed, recycled, and transformed into useful materials by local youth, demonstrating remarkable resilience, creativity, and resourcefulness in the face of challenging conditions.
This eye-opening experience is ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of global waste systems and their environmental and social impact. By booking this tour, you directly contribute to supporting livelihoods within the community, as a portion of the fee goes to local guides and residents. Tips are also warmly appreciated for those who feel inspired to offer additional support. YouTubers, researchers, and documentary makers, please contact the tour operator in advance to arrange the necessary filming permits. Respectful and mindful engagement is essential to ensure a meaningful and positive experience for both visitors and the community.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
ITINERARY: Accra hosts the world's largest E waste dumping site. Take an eye opener tour to see how the youth transform and recycle some of the e waste products into useful products. This will be a combination of driving and a walking tour that will last about 2 hours. This is a very flexible tour we can start any time of the Day. However, we encourage morning tours before the sun peaks. Itinerary: Scrap extrusion experience Recycling process Dumping and storage site Total market experience
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guaranteed flexibility
Hotel/Residence Pick up and drop off
Food and drinks
Lunch
Pickup points
Hechtech House
55 Okodan Rd, Corner Klannaa St Accra Ghana
Xborg Hotel
Dadebu Street Accra Ghana
La Lune Lodge
Near St. Anthony School, South Odorkor Accra Ghana
Frankie's Hotel
Oxford Street, Osu Accra Ghana
Gye Nyame Hotel
Ring Rd., Accra Ghana
Niagara Plus Hotel
Osu, Off Cantonments Road Accra Ghana
Maxlot Hotel
House No. C19/5 Off Onyan Street, Ring Road Central Kokomlemle Accra Ghana
Options
The Agbogbloshie (Accra E-waste and Recycling experience) Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Toufic Is Terrific
Samantha B,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Toufic was terrific, and an excellent guide. I was pleased to learn about Ghana's electronic sustainability; one man's trash really is hundreds of others' treasure/livelihood. Wear closed-toed shoes! Be prepared to feel the privilege of the life you live by the end. I was able to buy groceries at the market and stock up on much-needed water at the end of the tour. I was picked up right at my hotel, and the air conditioning in the vehicle felt great! We were met by a kind local man who showed us his world; he never stopped helping everyone around him really showcasing what community is all about! While I have seen poverty before I was surprised to see the frank difference just a few miles can make between different groups. I really learned about electronics, the importance of recycling, what true happiness means to people, and how to navigate a tight market. I was very pleased with Toufic’s knowledge of the area and wish I had booked more! It took about 3 hours, and by the end I needed a shower, to journal, and to think about how I wanted to use this information to recognize how blessed my life is.
Eye opening experience with good guides
Passport56439785823,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This e-waste tour is a must-see. I had mixed feelings about walking around as a tourist while witnessing the harsh reality of the people working and living in this neighborhood, but it was very educational. It made me reflect on our overconsumption and 'throwaway mentality' in Europe, as well as my own role in it. The two guides (one of whom was from the community itself) were wonderful. They were friendly, made me feel safe, and were happy to answer all my questions.
The flexible and...
E B,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The flexible and well-organized tour left a lasting impression on us. We can highly recommend it to anyone who wants to gain insights beyond classic tourist activities and broaden their horizons.
Impressive
Werner K,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is an impressive experience to see where all the electronic waste finally is dumped but also what people make out of it. If you are around you should really make this excursion.
Unique experience and clear recommendation
Mojkin,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So many things to discover there. Great insights and the pure reality about the tough life of the people in this „little town“. You will be definitely touched by this experience.. authentic honest local guides. I would say it is safe to go there in the morning with the guides - would not recommend tondo it alone on your own.
Everybody should see this
Mobileineurope,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everybody should see this! A truly mind blowing experience and a strong reminder of why we all need to scale down drastically on consumerism. Our guide was really good - also the local guide was great.
Important and insightful
NachoInhaler,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sadiq and Awal were friendly and explained how people live and work in Agbogbloshie very well. Impossible to see this neighbourhood and the e waste recycling without their guidance.
Great experience and poor guide at the same time
qianrenw,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I have a mixed feeling about this tour. We had three guides withus, Awal and Nunu were INCREDIBLE! Awal helped a lot in coordinating local people for our filming and did a great job guiding us in the dumpsite. Nunu was energetic and extremely friendly. He made us feel at home and helped to translate the local language to English so that everyone can understand. However, the other guide, Sadick didn't meet our expectation by afar. His English was not very clear, neither was he being helping during our filming. He looks always rushy and somehow grumpy. On the second day, we were supposed to close at 4 pm as discussed, but he started to rush and even yell at us at 3:30. He claimed that we wasted a lot of time which in fact he is the one who led us to a restaurant where the service was so slow that we wasted about 1 hour. 5 stars for Awal and Nunu, I star for Sadick.
See it for yourself - I'm glad I did.
keldium,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had read about Agbogbloshie in a new book called "Waste Wars," what happens to electronics and appliances from the West? Much of it ends up in Accra to be taken apart for the metals. People work hard to get anything of value and burn the plastic. The workers live across the river, and we walked through the neighborhood - though poor, it is a vibrant community, and I'm glad this tour exists.
Sadik & Mohamed were...
Noluthando L,Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sadik & Mohamed were great tour guides. They made me feel at ease & were highly knowledgeable. This is a great experience to learn about the world we live in and the environmental impact we leave on earth.
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