Accra: Guided Souvenir Shopping Tour with Tastings VIP Private Car (Fully Guided & Chauffeured)
ID: GYG1393766-O-2128125
Category:
Country: Ghana
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Discover Accra's vibrant artisan scene on a guided shopping tour. Choose between a fully chauffeured experience or a "Meet Me There" option, and enjoy complimentary chocolate and a local drink.
Explore Accra's vibrant artisan scene on a guided shopping tour. Discover handwoven Kente, Bolgatanga baskets, and rich shea butter while enjoying complimentary Ghanaian chocolate and a local drink. Choose between a fully chauffeured experience or a flexible "Meet Me There" option.
Begin your tour at Wild Gecko Handicrafts, a hidden gem known for sustainable, high-quality woodwork and unique stationery. Next, head to the Centre for National Culture (Accra Arts Centre), a massive, vibrant labyrinth of stalls.
Meet original makers crafting traditional Ashanti stools and weaving colorful fabrics. Learn the art of polite, good-humored haggling so you can secure beautiful Kente cloth, glass beads, or Bolgatanga grass baskets at local prices.
Finally, escape the heat at The Shop Accra in the trendy Osu neighborhood. This curated boutique offers fixed-price organic shea butter, leather sandals, and natural cosmetics in a relaxed setting. Sit down for a complimentary tasting of premium Ghanaian artisanal chocolate and local herbal tea to recharge.
Highlights
- Discover Accra's vibrant artisan scene on a guided shopping tour
- Choose between a fully chauffeured experience or a "Meet Me There" option
- Browse colorful handwoven Bolgatanga baskets and wooden carvings
- Meet local artisans and learn the meaning behind Kente cloth designs
- Enjoy a complimentary tasting of artisanal Ghanaian chocolate and local tea
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dress comfortably in lightweight clothing and wear comfortable walking shoes.
While the boutiques (Wild Gecko and The Shop Accra) accept credit cards, it is highly recommended to bring cash (Ghanaian Cedis) for purchasing items and tipping artisans at the Arts Centre.
INCLUDED
- Professional local guide and shopping assistant for 3 hours
- Complimentary tasting of original Ghanaian chocolate
- Complimentary local beverage (Bissap/Hibiscus tea or local coffee)
- Bottled drinking water
NOT INCLUDED
- The cost of the souvenirs
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transport costs between venues (Uber/Bolt/Taxi fares) and transport to/from the starting/ending points
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
