Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Accra. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to your first stop, the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre. Learn about the African-American scholar and Pan-African pioneer who made Ghana his final home. Visit his museum, library, and resting place, and learn about his role in uniting Africa’s diaspora.
Next, explore Ghana’s Independence Arch and the Black Star Monument, symbols of the country’s freedom and pride. Hear the storey behind Ghana’s first independence celebration in 1957. Continue to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum. Walk through the park dedicated to Ghana’s first president. See the museum’s historical exhibits, his final resting place, and sculptures celebrating Ghana’s liberation journey.
Dive into Accra’s most famous open-air market, Makola Market. Meet local traders, learn the art of bargaining, and explore the colourful chaos of fabrics, beads, crafts, and spices. Then, head to the Arts Centre for National Culture. Browse vibrant stalls filled with handmade crafts, kente cloth, masks, and jewellery. Enjoy a traditional drumming and dancing lesson with local performers. Learn basic Adowa or Kpanlogo dance moves and drum rhythms.
Wander through Accra’s oldest area, James Town. Admire street murals, visit the colonial-era lighthouse, and discover the community’s deep connection to fishing and tradition. Conclude your day at Osu Castle, a historic seaside fortress. Learn about its evolving role over the centuries from your local guide. Finally, relax as you’re driven back to your hotel in Accra, completing your immersive journey through the city’s past and present.
