Ghana · GUIDED
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend six hours exploring Accra with an English-speaking guide such as Emmanuel, Michael, Thompson, or Eben. Visit major independence sites, the W.E.B. Du Bois Center, museums, Makola Market, and the Center for National Culture, with hotel pickup, air conditioning, WiFi, water, and entry costs included.
“Fantastic experience, highly recommend! It’s great for solo travellers and a great way to make friends.”
Spend about six hours touring Accra with pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, onboard WiFi, and stops at the Nkrumah Memorial Park, Makola Market, Independence Square, W.E.B. Du Bois Center, National Museum, and the Center for National Culture. Guides have included Moses, Mingle, Peter, George, and Thompson.
“Highly recommend this guide, very knowledgeable patient and helpful. I got to learn this city through his lense and he was perfect thanks again”
Explore Accra with an English-speaking Kaya Tours guide such as David or Ishmael. Visit Black Star Square, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, and Osu Castle, then finish with Ghanaian food at a local restaurant. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and National Museum entry are included.
“Great tour, the guide was on time, professional, offered a sanitizer & mask and the guide gave great insight & knowledge of the history of Ghana! Will definitely recommend to friends & family”
Join native Aburi guide Rexford Koranteng for a private 4-hour-50-minute trip from Accra into the hills. Expect Peduase views, Aburi Botanical Gardens, Ghana’s first cocoa farm, a crafts village, plant knowledge, photography help, snacks, WiFi, and a Made in Ghana chocolate bar.
“Traveling alone can be scary, but Rex made me feel comfortable. He knew all about the trees we saw and had connections with people at the cocoa farm, artisan village, and zoo, so you always felt like you were in good hands. He wRead more”
Spend a half or full day with Kormi and his driver exploring Accra’s Independence Square, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, Makola Market, James Town, W.E.B. DuBois Center, and the Accra International Art Centre. Expect history, local food, drumming, transport, entrance fees, and room to adjust the pace.
“This was a fantastic trip around Accra. There was a good seeing of all the relevant places of Accra in one just a day. I felt really comfortable with Kormi and his driver, friendly as a guide he is , very knowledgeable and his driver was good. The fact that the tour was flexible was what I liked most, in that I could take my time at the bits I wanted to see the most and take pictures. I surely recommend this tour to everyone”
Spend 3 to 4 hours touring Accra with a private guide, often Prince, in an air-conditioned vehicle. Walk through Makola Market and Jamestown, visit Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, browse Ghanaian crafts, and see Independence Square. Pickup, water, fuel, and entrance fees are included.
“Prince was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and very passionate. I will definitely be using his services again when next I visit Accra and highly recommend his tours to anyone looking to learn about Accra's rich culture and history.”
Travel from Accra into Ghana’s Central Region for Kakum’s famous canopy walkway, Cape Coast Castle, and Elmina Castle. A private English-speaking guide handles transport, entry fees, snacks, water, and onboard WiFi. Expect a full day with a long road journey and serious historical sites.
“Dynamic and professional team. Available and respectful. We had a great time together. I recommend them.”
Travel by private air-conditioned car with WiFi from Accra through Ghana, Togo, and Benin. Guide Samuel leads visits to Kakum, Elmina Castle, Wli Waterfalls, Lomé, Ouidah, and Ganvie. Expect English or French guiding, eight breakfasts, border crossings, and a packed schedule.
“Al Eco Tour provided us with an amazing and unforgettable experience! I have perso ally visited many countries in Africa, but it was my first time to Ghana. Our tour guide, Sam, was just fantastic. The level of detail and attention Sam paid was tRead more”
Shop Accra’s Makola Market with a private English-speaking guide and up to two companions. Your guide handles bargaining, helps you find kente, jewelry, clothing, art, and design items, and provides private transport during this four-hour experience.
“I booked this tour last minute and was in for such a treat. Lydia was my tour guide and did an amazing job. She was kind and extremely knowledgeable about the market. I let her know the items I was interested in and she made the process seRead more”
Spend five hours exploring Accra with hotel transfers, an English-speaking guide, and admission included. Visit the Kwame Nkrumah Museum, W.E.B. Du Bois Centre, Black Star Square, and a Ghanaian craft market. Guide Gian has led this route, which suits solo visitors and first-time guests.
“la guida è arrivata con un attimo di ritardo, ma niente di preoccupante. Gian, la guida, fin da subito simpatico e disponibile, molto preparato. Esperienza che da fare anche soli come ho fatto io. consiglio”
Spend four to six hours seeing Accra with a private local guide. The route links the National Museum, Makola Market, Black Star Square, Jamestown, the DuBois Center, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, and Labadi Beach, with entry fees, water, WiFi, and air-conditioned transport included.
“Beautiful country with great culture. Touring The capital city with BOA Travels was a fun and learning experience. Everything from logistics to attraction was superb, Enoch and his team were fantastic. I highly recommended this company for all Ghana tours”
Spend five to six hours with Tour With Lex exploring Accra’s Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Arts Centre, Black Star Gate, and Laboma Beach. Your private, air-conditioned ride includes transport and fees, with time for Ghanaian crafts, coastal views, and paintball fun.
“We had excellent time with TWL. From the hill climbing , to the Both cruise, quad biking, sightseeing the waterfalls, they were all exciting and interesting. Big ups TWL. 💯”
See Accra through its markets, coastal districts, memorials, and independence monuments on a private five to six-hour tour. Your guide handles transport, explains Ghanaian history and culture, and helps you shop for crafts. Hotel pickup, bottled water, admission fees, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.
“It’s very authentic, engaging and you’ll learn a lot in a small time frame! The Tour guide was incredible and I felt at home the entire time. Please support them! I loved every minute of it!”
Spend six hours in Accra with designer and guide Albert, starting at Makola Market to learn about African prints, symbols, and buying customs. Then create your own hand-made batik tie-dye fabric at Exmac Fabrics. Pickup, transport, drinks, and materials are included.
“I went with two of my colleagues and we had a fantastic time. It's a great activity to do alone or in a group. It was fun to learn about the process as well as make our own. Additionally, the owner of the group is a designer and can make custom clothes which we decided to do. Highly recommend!”
Spend 3 to 5 hours seeing Accra by air-conditioned vehicle and on foot, with stops at James Town, Makola Market, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, the Centre for National Culture, and Independence Square. Guide Prince is specifically praised for handling Makola Market with care and skill.
“Knowledgeable and experienced guide, helpful and service oriented. The tour was interesting and well managed. A nice way to see some of the key points of interest in Accra.”
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