Historical & Cultural Tour of Ghana, 12 Days
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Historical & Cultural Tour of Ghana, 12 Days

By Continent Tours
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Start and end in Accra! With the in-depth cultural tour Historical & Cultural Tour of Ghana, 12 Days, you have a 12 day tour package taking you through Accra, Ghana and 9 other destinations in Ghana. Historical & Cultural Tour of Ghana, 12 Days includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation

Ages 5-80, max of 15 per group
Duration: 12 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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Highlights

  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
  • 11 nights Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties
  • Transportation in private vehicle
  • Experienced tour guide
  • Admission to listed sites
  • Entry/Admission - Manhyia Palace Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Cape Coast Castle
  • Entry/Admission - Kakum National Park
What's not included
  • Cost of visa
  • Meals not listed
  • Travel Insurance
  • Gratuity to driver and guide

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Accra, Ghana
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Kotoka Airport, Accra Ghana
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 167419P14

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 167419P14

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      • Continent Tours
        4.9 of 5 bubbles129
        Accra, Ghana
        Joined in June 2019
      • kgalalelol2024
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Review for Emmanuel – An Outstanding Tour Guide
        Our group had the absolute pleasure of being led by Emmanuel on our eight-day journey through Ghana, and we could not have asked for a better guide. From Accra to Kumasi, Assin Manso, Cape Coast, Takoradi, and back to Accra, Emmanuel was the heartbeat of our experience—proactive, knowledgeable, and incredibly organized. His deep understanding of Ghana’s history, culture, and food systems brought every site to life, making our visits to places like Makola Market, the W.E.B. Du Bois Center, Cape Coast Castle, and the Ashanti cultural sites in Kumasi truly unforgettable. He anticipated our needs before we even voiced them, ensured smooth logistics at every turn, and handled every detail with professionalism and warmth. Beyond his expertise, Emmanuel’s passion for his country and his ability to connect with each member of our group made our trip all the more meaningful. He was more than a guide—he was a teacher, a storyteller, and a steady presence throughout our journey. We are incredibly grateful for his leadership and commitment to making this experience seamless and impactful. Emmanuel, thank you for your dedication, your patience, and for sharing Ghana with us in such a powerful way!
        Written 8 March 2025
      • taleyah2025
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Guides, Long Drives, and Mixed Dining Experiences
        I’d give this a 3.5-star rating, but the outstanding service from our tour guide warrants a solid 4 stars. The food options were limited, with only three out of six restaurants being decent. Ordering individually improved the experience, while buffets were inconsistent—often lacking heat or quantity. Two of the three hotels were good, with Oak Hill Suites standing out for its excellent service and surprisingly tasty dinner despite not having a restaurant. In contrast, Ridge Royal Hotel was less accommodating, with inconsistent food and strict policies like not allowing guests to take towels. The highlight of the trip was the tour guide and driver, Jacob and Elvis. Elvis was exceptionally patient, knowledgeable about Akan/Asante culture, and ensured our safety while advocating for us in the markets. Given the extensive time spent driving, a 9- or 10-day itinerary with a leisure day would improve the experience, especially since the last day was mostly spent traveling back from Kumasi.
        Written 23 February 2025
      • aliciasW1316PZ
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great cultural experience!!!
        Our tour guide Elvis made the trip fantastic! He is knowledgeable about Ghana, patient and customer service oriented. You say the word and he can arrange to get it done for you. Kudos to an amazing experience through Continent Tours.
        Written 23 February 2025
      • T9199VDdavidj
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Ghana - A Trip of a Lifetime!
        This tour was the most educational and the most enjoyable vacation we've been on celebrating our 35th anniversary! This was mostly due to Continent Tours representatives, Joseph, our driver and Elvis, our Tour Guide. The attention they paid to making our accomodations and travel thoughout Ghana was outstanding. Their ability to manage requested changes (and surprises) to our tour was masterful! If you want to be educated about Ghana with a safe and enjoyable team, this is the tour to take!
        Written 18 February 2025
      • tanners756
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Cultural awakening with amazing tour guide and driver
        Continental tours you did it right with George and driver as staff! They did An amazing job with our large group. They made everyone feel welcomed and safe. Mr Benson was very knowledgeable in explaining to us many different historic sites. Our driver did an amazing job navigating the roads and keeping our things safe while out exploring the city. I would recommend the team of George and his driver to anyone who wants to visit Ghana! They will not disappoint!
        Written 5 January 2025
      • 329skylars
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Beyond my expectations of a cultural immersion
        This trip exceeded all my expectations. I traveled with a group of 14 and between George and our driver we always felt secure and well-taken care of. I appreciated most the care with which George ensured that our group was prepared to understand the local customs and traditions as well as the historical richness of Ghana and West Africa. George was patient, flexible, understanding, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. He fit into our group well. I would definitely book with George again!!
        Written 4 January 2025
      • marvinbR4526BR
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        George is the Best!
        We had an absolutely amazing experience with George as our travel guide in Ghana! From start to finish, he went above and beyond to make sure our group was comfortable, entertained, and well taken care of. George is incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating insights about Accra, Cape Coast, and the country’s rich history and culture. His sense of humor and engaging personality kept us smiling throughout the trip, and he was always accommodating to our needs and preferences. Thanks to George, we were able to fully enjoy everything Accra and Cape Coast had to offer, from breathtaking sights to unforgettable moments. This trip exceeded our expectations, and we’re already planning to return to explore more of Ghana and Africa. Without a doubt, we’ll book with George again. Highly recommend his services
        Written 4 January 2025
      • 551sultanaa
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Exceptional Trip & Tour Guide
        Accra and the Cape Coast are magnificent. We attended Afro Future, brought in the New Year beachside with superb food, drinks and a spectacular view! We did an amazing city tour that covered the WEB DuBois Center and Dr Kwame Nkrumah museum/park. We also took a trip down to Cape Coast to visit a slave dungeon, slave river and experience a naming ceremony. George Benson was the perfect guide to lead us in exploring Ghana. He is patient, extremely knowledgeable and he is an excellent storyteller. His recommendations are SPOT ON. I will be recommending him to all my family and friends who make the trip.
        Written 3 January 2025
      • daytheons
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Top notch experience
        George was our tour guide and he was a wealth of knowledge. He was very organized and personable with attending to the needs of our diverse group. His communication skills were top notch and he was very responsive to inquiries. One of the highlights was him hosting our city tour and how informative he was. I highly recommend Continent Tours and George Benson as a tour guide.
        Written 3 January 2025
      • haniyyahm2024
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        5-Star Origin Story Adventure
        Kudos to Continent Tours for an exceptional experience. This customized tour allowed our multi-generational, multi-interest group to experience a gamut of Ghana’s treasures, from beaches to countryside life, natural wonders, traditions, history, crafts, culture, and cuisine. Shopping for Ghanaian goods was total joy! Pack an empty bag; you'll want to bring home more than you think you do right now. All of our hotels were top-notch, with restaurants serving local and international food. Every buffet also had fresh veggies and salads. We had a private tour bus. Our driver Anim was a masterful navigator of the roads, and our congenial tour guide Elvis was a wealth of knowledge on customs, tribes, and current events. In Ghana we imbibed our origin story, the prequel.
        Written 31 December 2024
      • margaretjP9429WV
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Welcome Home Tour in Ghana
        The tour was wonderful , great tour guide Elvis. He was experienced, knowledgeable, accommodating and very friendly. He really took care of us. The best part was the Naming ceremony and the castles. The hotels were great with plenty of food and the driver and his helper were very warm and helpful. Great bus ride and comfortable. I love the hospitality and the learning more about our history. However I would recommend a day in the middle for just rest and relaxing. I would like to party a little. But all and all it was a wonderful experience and I would go again and certainly will recommend your company. Happy New Year.
        Written 31 December 2024
      • chasette
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Traveling in Ghana!
        My cousin curated this trip with Continent Tours. This was my first trip touring with Continent Tours. We had Elvis as our tour guide. On the trip, we had our bus driver and bus assistant. It was a great learning experience to learn about the area and culture. Coming to Ghana, it’s nice to have a guide to show you where everything is and it takes the guess work out of trying to figure everything out on your own. All our hotels were comfortable and clean. It was nice to have transfers included in our trip. Pick up and drop off at the airport was seamless. Elvis and his team were nice to be around for the week. They were very patient with the 17 people that were in our group. We had a range of people from the age of early 20’s to 80’s. They looked after us while on the trip. We didn’t have to worry about our safety while traveling. I would recommend Continent Tours to family and friends.
        Written 30 December 2024
      • Flyer31779921808
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Complete Ghana Experience
        Nothing short of Amazing!!! Our tour guide, Elvis along with the skilled Driver, Kwame - did not leave a stone unturned. He was extremely attentive, providing our family with the COMPLETE GHANA EXPERIENCE. We not only went to the Castles but traveled into villages, participated in a naming ceremony, dipped our toes in the beach, ate at several restaurants from Accra to Kumasi. Pack your bags and Continent Tours will take care of everything else. You will not be disappointed.
        Written 29 December 2024
      • teriey2024
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing experience 10/10
        I had an amazing experience! The staff are very knowledgeable and loved to share the culture and rich history of Ghana. They were very adaptable to the group’s wants and needs. They were very helpful and eager to answer any questions. I definitely recommend this to family and friends!
        Written 29 December 2024
      • FOOTBALLMOM2
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        The Travel Agent’s Perspective
        Continent Tours is top notch!!! From our Tour Guide Elvis, our bus driver, our spotter and our air conditioned bus. Elvis is very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of the questions we has about Ghana. Speaking from a Travel Agent perspective, “I will definitely use them again to help me plan future trips to Africa. They didn’t miss a single detail”
        Written 28 December 2024
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      C F
      Newport News, VA1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2024 • Family
      I would give this tour ten stars if I could. Every element of the tour was exciting and educational from the moment we met our tour guide Elvis at the airport along with our driver Joseph. Our family appreciated their knowledge and professionalism. We felt fortunate to have them for the entire tour. Elvis was always able to offer additional historical information as we drove through towns and villages. It is clear he takes initiative to read and learn more to enhance the experience. He always alerted us to any schedule changes and made sure we were in agreement. We were in awe when it came to some of the activities we participated in. It was exciting to not always know what you might do at a location. The hands on activities were amazing. It’s safe to say we could never been prepared for driving in Ghana and the road conditions; but we were completely safe in the hands of our driver extraordinaire Joseph. He remained focused on the road and was prepared for any upcoming situation. They never once complained about the number of times they had to load and unload a lot of baggage for four people. If we are able to return to Ghana one day, we would surely want to spend time with them again. Elvis and Joseph are now family to us. The birthday celebration planned for Jerry at the Skybar 25 was first class! We couldn’t believe what was planned! We will recommend Continent Tours and these two individuals to anyone we know considering travel to Ghana.
      Written 12 July 2024
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      Jerry F
      Newport News, VA1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2024 • Family
      What an amazing and informative tour. Our tour guide, Elvis, was very knowledgeable of the places, events, and people that shaped the history of Ghana. Even though the roads were very bumpy, our driver, Joseph navigated very safely. We even celebrated my birthday at the Skybar 25, an outdoor restaurant on the 25th floor with a nighttime view overlooking the city of Accra. This tour was more than I could have ever imagined. My new dream is to return one day.
      Written 13 July 2024
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      Bernard W
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2022
      Accra Ghana...Our favorite parts of the trip was the visit to Osu Castle, Kwame National Park, Cape Coast Castle, ElMina Castle, Makola Market, W.E.B. Duboise Center, Assin ,Manso Slave River site, Aburi Botinical Gardens.
      We had a great experience visiting Accra and exploring the beauty, history andf culture. The private city tours with hotel pick and food provided up was facilitated by Abgail....Michael Kunke and his colleague Nene. I recommnd their service highly.
      LabadiBeach Hotel was a good choice to stay...just alittle noisy with music at night because of room proximation to pool area.
      Dr. Bernard & Ms. Wheatley
      Written 11 November 2022
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      Cheri F
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2024 • Family
      This was my first time to Ghana and this trip exceeded my expectations. We had great customer service from start to finish. Our tour guide (Elvis) and driver (Joseph) were truly THE BEST. They were knowledgeable and answered all of our questions while ensuring our safety as we traveled throughout a new country. I will truly miss them both as they know feel like a part of our family, but thanks to this great experience it is safe to say that this was my first but will not be my last trip to Ghana.
      Written 12 July 2024
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      violet c
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2024 • Family
      It was amazing and our Guide Elvus and Elvis were very professional, courteous, respectful and knowledgeable. Our driver was very good. Thank you
      Written 21 November 2024
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      Sandy W
      Grovetown, GA3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2023 • Family
      The entire JOURNEY of Ghana was very educational, eye opening, historical as well as fun. Dress comfortably due to the vast amount of walking, drink plenty of water, bring your sunscreen and hats for extra protection. I rate this JOURNEY as well as our guide a JOSHUA KOSI an unequivocal 100 he has a vast range of knowledge about each area of GHANA. ❤️
      Written 23 July 2023
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      Dear Sandy, Thank you for making this unique experience with us! It is always our pride to share the wonders of the motherland with our sisters and brothers in the diaspora and to also know how our team members contribute to the overall success of our tours. You are always welcome back home. We look forward to receiving you again. Best regards, Tina Ross
      Written 24 July 2023
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      Jerry R
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2023 • Couples
      Continent Tours were outstanding from start to finish. We will definitely use their services again.
      Written 9 May 2023
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      Dear Jerry, We are so grateful to taking the time to share your experience with us! It is always our pleasure to serve valued customers like you. Have an amazing day! Warm regards,
      Written 11 May 2023
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