Accra: City Tour with Drumming Lesson and Hotel Pickup
ID: GYG1126320-1728656
Categorie:
Land: Ghana
Duur:
1 dagen
Beschrijving
Discover Accra’s history and culture on a guided tour. Visit landmarks, explore markets, and enjoy a traditional drumming and dancing lesson at the Arts Centre.
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 story 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 colorful 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 jewelry. 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 neighborhood, 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.
Hoogtepunten
- Feel the rhythm of Ghana with a traditional drumming and dancing lesson
- Explore Accra’s top landmarks, including the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
- Dive into the vibrant chaos of Makola Market with your local guide
- Stroll through James Town’s historic lighthouse and street art district
- Enjoy comfortable hotel pickup and drop-off in a private vehicle
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
Comfortable walking shoes and sun protection recommended
Some attractions involve moderate walking
Tour operates in all weather conditions
Children welcome under adult supervision
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Accra
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to all listed attractions
- Traditional drumming & dancing lesson at the Arts Centre
- Bottled water
- Local taxes and service fees
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Meals and drinks
- Personal shopping or gratuities
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Annuleringen
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