The Cape Coast Day Tour Guided Experience
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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‘s Included
Bottled Water
Private Tour Guide
WiFi on board
Hotel Pick up and Drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cost of Activities in Itinerary
Accommodation
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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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.
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Reviews
604 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
My partner and I had a...
Stephen C,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00My partner and I had a memorable, sobering, and ultimately thought provoking experience visiting the castles and the forest. The company was prompt and thorough in communicating a pickup location that wasn’t on the list but proved to be no problem for them. After picking up the other attendees we headed towards the forest. Moses, our guide, explained the history of Ghana and what we saw on the road as well. His relationships with tour guides, authorities, and locals made the trip better. I recommend this excursion to everyone.
They went the extra mile to ensure a good experience!
Peri D,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00I had a great experience in this tour! The tour guide, Emmanuel, was extremely friendly, fun and patient. Also, the company manager, George, was very professional and handled really well a situation that was out of his control. Because of a storm and maintenance service on the road to Cape Coast, we got stuck in an insane traffic jam, which prevented us from reaching the third site of the tour on the planned time. Even though the delay was not their fault, George arranged a customized package for me the next day, combining the site that I had missed with another site I wanted to visit and offered me an important discount, just to ensure that I was able to visit all the places I had planned to see in that region. I really appreciated their flexibility and ability to deal with unpredicted factors during the tour.
Trip of a lifetime
Phoebe O,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing experience. Moses, our tour guide, was brilliant. So friendly and accommodating. He was also incredibly knowledgeable. The Kakum National Park was beautiful and the castles were sobering. Our lunch spot was a fantastic restaurant overlooking the ocean. What more could you ask for? Incredible!
Successful combination of culture/history and nature
Cyrill Z,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very good combination of culture, history and nature. In addition, crossing the seven bridges in the rainforest was an absolute highlight, and our guide took great shots of it! Be careful in front of the castles; the locals are all very nice and want to know the origin and first name at the entrance: Never give the first name, as you write a large and beautiful shell during the hourly visiting hours and then hand it over as a gift at the exit with the request to donate money to a child development project, which apparently is not true. Otherwise, the groups are taken together at the castles, which can then suddenly lead to a gathering of 50-60 people and you no longer notice much. But basically a wonderful trip.
The Cape Coast tour with...
Toka M,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00The Cape Coast tour with Thompson was great! Kakum Park is definitely a place not to miss. Even though I’m afraid of heights, it was a great opportunity to challenge that fear. The lunch spot by the water was also a fantastic choice for the group. And of course, the guided tours at both castles were very informative. Just a heads-up it’s a long drive, so I’d recommend taking a motion sickness pill. There are about two hours of bumpy roads due to construction, and it’s best to avoid sitting in the back seat 😅
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