Elmina Heritage Tour
Discover Elmina on a guided walking tour filled with history, culture, and real-life experiences. Walk through historic streets, visit key landmarks, and learn about the town’s deep connections to trade and colonial history.
What to expect:
- Explore historic sites, including Elmina Castle
- Visit the local fishing harbor
- Learn about the town’s Dutch and Portuguese influences.
- Meet friendly locals and experience daily life in Elmina. Join us for a unique experience and see Elmina in a new way. Book your tour today!
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Discover Elmina Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Elmina Heritage Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Elmina Castle
Built in by the Portuguese in 1482, the Elmina Castle initially served a trading post before playing a key role in the infamous transatlantic slave trade.
Elmina lagoon
The Benya Lagoon serves as the soul of Elmina, here we will learn about the spiritual connection between the people and the lagoon.
Seated in the heart of Elmina is the Methodist Church built in 1900. On our way we will also learn about buildings that have survived from the colonial era. We will also visit the Nana Kobina Gyan Square, named after the king of Elmina who stood against the British.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Admission Fee / Elmina Castle
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
The tour begins in Elmina but we can arrange for pick up outside Elmina. With this arrangement the client will have to directly pay for the ride/fuel from the point of pick up.
Meeting Points
- We will meet at the car park of the Elmina Castle.
End Points
- We will end our tour at the Coconut Grove Bridge House where we will have lunch.
