Cape Coast Tour: Historical Exploration and Nature Walk in Ghana

Explore the historical forts and castles of Cape Coast, Ghana, and delve into the dark history of the slave trade in West Africa. Immerse yourself in nature at Kakum National Park’s Canopy Walkway.

Duration: 15 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cape Coast Castle - The Cape Coast Castle, constructed by Europeans in 1652, is the smallest and the only castle specifically built for the slave trade. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, it plays a significant role in commemorating the history of slavery. During the first Pan African Festival in 1998, the remains of two slaves from…
What's Included
  • Local transportation
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Accra
  • Fuel Charge
  • Entrance fees to attractions
  • Cost of Activities in Itinerary
  • Guide Support
What's Not Included
  • International Airfare
  • Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Cape Coast is an essential travel spot in Ghana. Thanks to its forts and castles, it’s a favoured location for those interested in understanding the history of the slave trade in Ghana and wider West Africa. These fortifications are primarily located along Ghana’s coastline. While in Cape Coast, we will also explore the Kakum National Park, Ghana’s…

Location
Accra
We pick up from agreed pick up location
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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R3329mnraphaelv
Mar 17, 2025
A great day tour! - I am very glad I did this tour. Suwaiba, the guide, is a very kind person. The canopy walk in the Kakum National Park was a lot of fun, and the visits of the Cape Coast castles were very moving and educational.
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Prescella_m
Mar 5, 2025
Amazing Experience - A Must in Ghana - Amazing tour through the Cape Coast, Elmina Castle and Kukum National Park. The drive to and from Cantonments took about 4-5 hours but it was well worth it. The slave castles are a must see, and the canopy walk was quite a hike up and the across the canopy walk 40 feet above ground. The view was breathtaking. We had a great tour guide. Gian was very helpful and friendly. I went with my mom and we had such a great day together.
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Roshan_r
Dec 24, 2024
Perfect experience. - We went with Suwaiba from ProTour Africa and Mr Ernest the driver - both friendly and informative. Really great experience - the day didn't feel rushed and they even kindly dropped us off to a restaurant we wanted to go to for dinner. I would recommend them to anyone - they were on time too!
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Deborah_z
Jun 18, 2024
Good tour, highly recommend. - Gian was the personification of calm under pressure. On our way to the National Park he luckily noticed a sound coming from the engine. Upon inspection he found a frayed fan belt. He tracked down a couple mechanics, located a new belt and we were able to finish the tour albeit a bit late. A long day for Gian!
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Peter_m
Apr 29, 2024
This tour is a perfect... - This tour is a perfect mixture of nature and history. The visit to the Kakum National Park and its elevated walkways was very memorable. The visits to the slave forts presented the history of the slave trade, the sheer scale of the enterprise and also the inhuman conditions on which the slaves were held before transportation to the Americas. I noticed that in many of the prison areas and particularly at points of embarkation, many visitors from the US had left floral tributes to their ancestors. Suwaiba and Ernst were great guides
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Godfrey_s
Mar 15, 2024
Seeing the horror that... - Seeing the horror that our ancestors had to endure. I hope this will never happen to any group of people again.
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Kristin_s
Feb 14, 2024
Day trip to Cape Coast - I was a bit nervous about prep and logistics leading up to my first tour in Ghana, but received a very detailed message from Rashida at ProTour Africa the afternoon prior. Our guide Gian was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and went above and beyond with additional recommendations for the remainder of our visit. Such an impactful day touring the 2 castles, followed by delicious and authentic lunch and fantastic hike at Kakum. A wonderful experience I would highly recommend!
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Charizmatick87
Jan 21, 2024
Ghana 2023 - I really enjoyed my tour. Gian drove me to all the locations and it was a smooth and easy ride there and back. Each stop I learned so much and my tours weren’t rushed.
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Stephania_l
Jan 9, 2024
This was a great... - This was a great experience and my tour guide Guid was really great!!! Thank you!!! I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!!!
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Sarah_m
Apr 15, 2024
Great way to see more of Ghana! - Great tour! Understandably a long day with the driving but a nice way to see more of Ghana if you only have a few days and you’re based in Accra. Really enjoyed the castle tours as well as lunch and the canopy walk at Kakum. One concern was that our group joined other groups at each of the castles for the tours, and due to how timing worked out we joined both late and missed the intros. Other than that, a great experience!
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From $130
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).