Accra

Why Visit Accra

Accra, the capital of Ghana, is a vibrant and diverse city where history, culture, food, art, music, markets, beaches, and modern urban life come together. Highlights include:

• Historic sites like the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum tell the story of Ghana’s independence struggle.

• Museums: the National Museum of Ghana has archaeology, ethnography, and fine art.

• Markets such as Makola Market for clothes, food, crafts, and a chance to see lively local trade.

• Beach life: Labadi Beach offers sun, sand, music, drumming, and local food vendors.

• Historic/colonial quarters: Jamestown with its lighthouse, street art, and local community vibes.

• Religion and architecture: Holy Trinity Cathedral; National Mosque, etc.

Accra is also relatively affordable (depending on your style): mid-range daily cost for accommodation, food, transport, and sights tends to be roughly US$50-60 / day per person.

Sample Daily Tour Packages

Here are three sample one-day tours in Accra. Each has a suggested itinerary, what’s included & excluded, and cost estimates (with a 20% margin built in). Currency conversions approximate; adjust based on current rates.

Tour A: “Highlights of Accra in Half Day” (Morning)

Itinerary:

Included:

• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, driver + guide

• Entrance fees to the Museum & Mausoleum

• Bottled water

Excluded:

• Meals or snacks

• Tips/gratuities

• Hotel pickup outside of central Accra (may incur an extra fee)

Cost Estimate:

Let’s build it:

• Guide & driver + car hire: say US$80

• Entrance fees (Museum + Mausoleum): ~ US$10

• Misc (“water, fuel, etc.”): US$5

• Add 20% margin for admin/overhead/agent commission: + (~ US$19)

Total per person: ≈ US$114

If you prefer local currency, at a rate of GHS 12 per USD (note: example rate), that’d be ≈ approximately GHS 1,368.

Tour B: “Full Day Cultural & Markets”

Itinerary:

Included:

• All transportation during the day, guide, and entrance fees

• One lunch at a local restaurant

• Bottled water and light snacks

Excluded:

• Personal shopping expenses

• Any extra drinks/snacks beyond the included ones

• Tips

Cost Estimate:

• Guide + vehicle + fuel + driver: ~ US$120

• Lunch: ~ US$15

• Entrance fees: ~ US$15

• Beach fee if needed: ~ US$5

• Misc (snacks, water): ~ US$5

• Add 20% margin: (~ US$32)

Total per person: ≈ US$192

Tour C: “Premium & Leisure Day”

For someone seeking more comfort, personalisation, fewer group members, and more leisure time.

Itinerary:

Included:

• Private comfortable vehicle, guide, and entrance fees

• Lunch (premium)

• Bottled water, snacks

• Beach club access or resort facility for a few hours

Excluded:

• Spa treatments / extra pampering beyond what’s prearranged

• Dinner unless requested

• Tips

Cost Estimate:

• Private vehicle + driver + guide + fuel: ~ US$200

• Premium lunch: ~ US$25-30

• Entrance fees + gallery fees: ~ US$20

• Beach club/resort access: ~ US$30

• Misc (snacks, etc.): ~ US$10

• Add 20% margin (~ US$57)

Total per person: ≈ US$342

Things to Note / Considerations (Pros & Cons)