Cape Coast, Elmina Castle & Kakum Park Day Tour
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Visit the castles of cape coast and explore the adventures of Kakum National Park with this guided tour from Accra. You'll learn and discover the history of Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle and also undertake the canopy walkway experience at Kakum National park.
• Explore the Adventures and Cultural Heritage of Cape coast
• Round-trip transportation from Accra is included
• All admission fees are included in the price of the tour
• Private tour guide will be provided
• Snacks and Bottled water will be provided
• WIFI and Internet Connections will be provided
Tour offered by: Expedition-Go Tours Ltd
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cape Coast Castle
The Cape Coast Castle is one of the biggest castles still standing in Ghana today which was constructed by European forces, On a portion of the Gold Coast that subsequently came to be known as the Cape Coast, it all started as a Portuguese trade lodge built in 1555. The Swedish Africa Company built a permanent wooden stronghold in 1653 to facilitate the trading of gold and lumber after Sweden conquered the Cape Coast. The regional office of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board is located there, and it is currently a historical museum with a gift shop selling Ghanaian arts and crafts.
Elmina Castle
So Jorge da Mina (St. George of the Mine) was the name given to Elmina Castle by the Portuguese in 1482 when they erected it in Elmina, Ghana (formerly the Gold Coast). Elmina and Elmina Castle is the oldest European structure still standing below the Sahara because it was the first trading post ever constructed on the Gulf of Guinea. It was initially founded as a trading colony but eventually developed into one of the most significant sites along the path of the Atlantic slave trade. A significant portion of Werner Herzog's 1987 drama film "Cobra Verde" was filmed at Elmina Castle, which is now a well-known historical landmark. It serves as a stark reminder of the history of the slave trade and is a very sought-after destination for African American travelers hoping to connect with their heritage.
What‘s Included
Bottled Water
Private Tour Guide
WiFi on board
Hotel Pick up and Drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
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Accommodation
Lunch
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The Cape coast Expedition
Pickup included
Reviews
647 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
kimberlymO8148XX,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did almost all of my tiyrs with expedition go tours and highly recommend. Whenever there is a delay or something (which can happen because of traffic) they call you and let you know. The communication is really good. The guides are excellent. The group size is perfect and feels a bit like family.
Do Not Book…. Waste of money and time
Gabrielle E,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The attractions were great and led by the people who worked there, not even the “private tour guide”. Everything else was terrible from start to finish. 1 hour late pickup, no WiFi, broken tire that made us stop on the road for an extra hour to get fixed, poor planning and explanation of locations along the way, unorganized, kept switching the order of attractions, was supposed to eat lunch at a restaurant but because we were so late we had to eat on the bus, waited almost an hour in the bus for our takeaway food when the food was supposed to be ready when we got there. Food not included which is ridiculous for the American dollars they are charging. Stupid stupid and hopeless all around. We had to tour the Elmina castle in the dark. Got back at almost 2am because of all the things that went wrong. Everything was ridiculous. This company is a joke. The busses aren’t even owned by the company, they are random drivers they rent from and have no coordination or communication with the company. I seriously want to dispute the charge from my card because it was almost $500 for 4 of my family members… but I’m kind.
Lifetime Memories
Janice R,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was very professional and helpful. The canopy walkway wasn’t as scary as I thought. I learned so much history in one day about my ancestors that I will cherish for a lifetime. I recommend this tour.
Hard adventure for Cap Coast, Kakum parc, and Eimina Castle
Yosra T,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The bus was not aligned with the description in the vaucher. Small one, tight seats, can not change place as it was full, it gives me leg and back ache, for a total of 8hours on both ways, food should be prohibited on board (a part from snacks/drinks) as a guest suffered from allergies and I was requested to give my seat on the front, to accommodate her, guests should be treated equally and the guide should have given its seat instead.... The driver jochowa and guide Emmanuel tried their best to face the challenges, but the tour ended late 2am the next day. Very challenging for the road. No WIFI on Board. Pick up and drop off were done professionally especially the pick up on time as received. I liked the team spirit of the provider, but I think some work should be done for long distance trips with the bad road conditions. At the end were were back all safe.
Cape coast
Bria K,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00George was great! Even with all the difficulties of time and rain he made us still enjoy the experiance
Amazing experience
hayelo00,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emmanuel was an amazing tour guide. He was very attentive, informative and went out of his way to ensure that I and others in the group had a great experience. I was a solo traveller and so he did a great job in helping me take lots of pictures and videos so I would have memories of the experience. The tour itself was great. It was a long day but the canopy walk was amazing fun and the castle tour very emotional but informative and captivating experience. Overall it was an incredible day and I feel so fortunate to have had Emmanuel as a guide
Amazing day out
Eileen W,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A wonderful experience. The tour guilds were amazing. Very informative and answered any questions that you may of had. The Canapy walk way was great. Not for the faint hearted, as the walk to the Canapy has a lot of steep steps. But enjoyable. Our guide was AMAZING. His name was Thomson. For the time we were pick up until the end of the tour he was lively talked to us on the way filling us in on the places we where going to pass through names of places history of the towns. Most of all had us I. Fits of Laughter. By the end of the tour strangers became friends. Thanks Thomson for an amazing day.
Great experience
Comfort F,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such a good experience. George and Seth were great. Me and my bestie had such great time. Will definitely recommend it
Have a nice tour
Boateng B,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good tour guide (Emmanuel frimpong). Worth your money. Learned new things about genesis history was nice and very educational
Tour of Central Ghana- Cape Coast
Eleanor M,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I traveled with my sister. We were hesitant at first to tour the castle dungeons but after we decided to be brave we were so happy to have the comprehensive history by our tour guides. I will never forget this experience.
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