Cape Coast Tour with Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle and Kakum National Park Canopy Walkway
by ProTour Africa
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This full-day bus tour from Accra lasts about 11 to 15 hours and visits key sites along Ghana’s coast linked to the history of the slave trade. The tour begins at Cape Coast Castle, built in 1652 as the only castle purpose-built for the slave trade by Europeans. Visitors spend about an hour exploring the castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that played a role in the Pan African Festival of 1998 when remains of two slaves were returned through the "door of return." Next, the tour moves to Elmina Castle, the oldest and largest castle south of the Sahara, constructed in 1482. Originally a trade post with warehouses, the castle later housed slaves in dungeons for up to three months before they were shipped overseas. Elmina Castle also holds UNESCO World Heritage status and has served as a prison and school in its history. The final stop is Kakum National Park, Ghana’s second largest national park. Visitors hike about 15 minutes to reach the canopy walkway, built in 1994 by a team of Canadians and Ghanaians. The walkway is approximately 40 to 50 metres above the forest floor and extends about 350 metres, offering views from above the treetops. The walkway is regularly maintained by original builders still working at the park. This stop lasts about two hours and includes the canopy walk, which is suitable for those wishing to face a fear of heights. The tour includes local transport, hotel pickup and drop-off within Accra, fuel costs, entrance fees, all activities listed, and guide support. Lunch and any sightseeing not listed in the itinerary are not included.
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Cape Coast Castle
The Cape Coast Castle is the smallest castle built specifically for slavery by Europeans in 1652. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that plays an important role in remembering the history of slavery. In 1998, during the first Pan African Festival, remains of two slaves from Jamaica and Barbados were returned to Ghana through the castle’s "door of return," symbolizing a welcome to their descendants. The castle helps tell the African perspective on slavery and preserves historical memory.
60 min
Elmina Castle
Elmina Castle, built in 1482, is the oldest and largest castle south of the Sahara. Initially created as trade settlements with warehouses, these spaces later became male and female dungeons where slaves were held for up to three months before shipment to the "new world." Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the castle has also been used as a prison and secondary school and serves as a historical site connecting visitors to their heritage.
60 min
Kakum National Park
Kakum National Park is the second largest national park in Ghana and home to various animals, reptiles, and nocturnal birds. Visitors hike about 15 minutes to the canopy walkway, which was built in 1994 by two Canadians and six Ghanaians. The walkway is about 40 to 50 metres high and 350 metres long, offering views above the forest canopy. Maintenance is regularly carried out by original builders still working at the park. The canopy walk is included and recommended for guests wishing to overcome fear of heights.
120 min
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We pick up from agreed pick up location
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We pick up from agreed pick up location
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Cape Coast Tour with Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle and Kakum National Park Canopy Walkway
by ProTour Africa
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$340Overview
This full-day bus tour from Accra lasts about 11 to 15 hours and visits key sites along Ghana’s coast linked to the history of the slave trade. The tour begins at Cape Coast Castle, built in 1652 as the only castle purpose-built for the slave trade by Europeans. Visitors spend about an hour exploring the castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that played a role in the Pan African Festival of 1998 when remains of two slaves were returned through the "door of return." Next, the tour moves to Elmina Castle, the oldest and largest castle south of the Sahara, constructed in 1482. Originally a trade post with warehouses, the castle later housed slaves in dungeons for up to three months before they were shipped overseas. Elmina Castle also holds UNESCO World Heritage status and has served as a prison and school in its history. The final stop is Kakum National Park, Ghana’s second largest national park. Visitors hike about 15 minutes to reach the canopy walkway, built in 1994 by a team of Canadians and Ghanaians. The walkway is approximately 40 to 50 metres above the forest floor and extends about 350 metres, offering views from above the treetops. The walkway is regularly maintained by original builders still working at the park. This stop lasts about two hours and includes the canopy walk, which is suitable for those wishing to face a fear of heights. The tour includes local transport, hotel pickup and drop-off within Accra, fuel costs, entrance fees, all activities listed, and guide support. Lunch and any sightseeing not listed in the itinerary are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cape Coast Castle
The Cape Coast Castle is the smallest castle built specifically for slavery by Europeans in 1652. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that plays an important role in remembering the history of slavery. In 1998, during the first Pan African Festival, remains of two slaves from Jamaica and Barbados were returned to Ghana through the castle’s "door of return," symbolizing a welcome to their descendants. The castle helps tell the African perspective on slavery and preserves historical memory.
60 min
Elmina Castle
Elmina Castle, built in 1482, is the oldest and largest castle south of the Sahara. Initially created as trade settlements with warehouses, these spaces later became male and female dungeons where slaves were held for up to three months before shipment to the "new world." Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the castle has also been used as a prison and secondary school and serves as a historical site connecting visitors to their heritage.
60 min
Kakum National Park
Kakum National Park is the second largest national park in Ghana and home to various animals, reptiles, and nocturnal birds. Visitors hike about 15 minutes to the canopy walkway, which was built in 1994 by two Canadians and six Ghanaians. The walkway is about 40 to 50 metres high and 350 metres long, offering views above the forest canopy. Maintenance is regularly carried out by original builders still working at the park. The canopy walk is included and recommended for guests wishing to overcome fear of heights.
120 min
Meeting point
We pick up from agreed pick up location
End point
We pick up from agreed pick up location
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.