Accra city tour, experiencing the history, markets, monuments local flavors.
6h30
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Itinerary
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Stop At: W.E.B. Dubois Center, Outside of Accra, Accra Ghana
Experience the history of Gold coast,afro- American and trans Atlantic Slave Trade,
An open air theatre directly behind the home of in a pastoral setting where u can readily understand why the father of pan africanism enjoyed the peace of his last home
The museum library and seminar room which contains Dr du bois personal library and collection of works
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Makola Market, Kojo Thompson Rd, Accra Ghana
Experience the renowned market place constructed in 1924 and shopping district in the centre of the city of Accra
walk and talk to the traders around
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: James Town Lighthouse, Cleland Road, Accra Ghana
Experience the 28 metre (92 ft) structure originally built in the 1930s and the opportunity to have the general overview of the Jamestown community and the city at large
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's Mausoleum, Central Accra, Accra Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, also know as the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park(KNMP) is the last resting place of the first President of Ghana, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. It is dedicated to him for his outstanding campaign to liberate Ghana(by then Gold Coast) from colonial rule in 6th March,1957.
it has a total surface area of approximately 5.3 acres. The mausoleum provides a front for the statue of Nkrumah whereas the museum is subterranean and does not compete with the mausoleum for attention. Rhythm, contrast and harmony were the main principles of design used in this building.
The Museum houses the personal effects and publications of Ghana’s first president and pictures showing his life history.
Some of these pictures of Dr. Nkrumah with some of the most famous people of his time is an eye opener.
Wander through the photos, and you will be stunned at how many of the 20th century’s most iconic people pictured shaking hands with the founder of modern Ghana.
He is pictured with famous people like Jawaharalal Nehru, Mao Zedong, Fidel Castro, Nikita Khrushchev, John F Kennedy of U.S.A, Sir Alec Hume, Queen Elizabeth II of England, Harold Macmillan, Pope Pius XII, President Nasser of Egypt, and countless leaders of countries like Malaya, Sri Lanka, Niger not forgetting Nigeria and many other more.
The body is buried under a catafalque raised in the centre of the park. Symbols which reflect Ghana’s culture and history were used to portray Dr. Nkrumah’s vision to promote the African personality. The full statue of Dr Nkrumah, wearing a cloth, in bronze is sited at the exact location where he proclaimed Ghana’s independence.
As you approach the main way leading to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, you’ll see springs on either sides of the walk way. Each spring has seven bare-chested, squatting statuettes of flute blowers, who seem to welcome the arrival of world leaders and other important personalities.
The design of the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, which represents swords turned upside down symbolizes peace. It can also be viewed as an uprooted tree to signify the unfinished work of Dr. Nkrumah to totally unite Africa.
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: W.E.B. Dubois Center, Outside of Accra, Accra Ghana
Experience the history of Gold coast,afro- American and trans Atlantic Slave Trade,
An open air theatre directly behind the home of in a pastoral setting where u can readily understand why the father of pan africanism enjoyed the peace of his last home
The museum library and seminar room which contains Dr du bois personal library and collection of works
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Makola Market, Kojo Thompson Rd, Accra Ghana
Experience the renowned market place constructed in 1924 and shopping district in the centre of the city of Accra
walk and talk to the traders around
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: James Town Lighthouse, Cleland Road, Accra Ghana
Experience the 28 metre (92 ft) structure originally built in the 1930s and the opportunity to have the general overview of the Jamestown community and the city at large
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's Mausoleum, Central Accra, Accra Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, also know as the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park(KNMP) is the last resting place of the first President of Ghana, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. It is dedicated to him for his outstanding campaign to liberate Ghana(by then Gold Coast) from colonial rule in 6th March,1957.
it has a total surface area of approximately 5.3 acres. The mausoleum provides a front for the statue of Nkrumah whereas the museum is subterranean and does not compete with the mausoleum for attention. Rhythm, contrast and harmony were the main principles of design used in this building.
The Museum houses the personal effects and publications of Ghana’s first president and pictures showing his life history.
Some of these pictures of Dr. Nkrumah with some of the most famous people of his time is an eye opener.
Wander through the photos, and you will be stunned at how many of the 20th century’s most iconic people pictured shaking hands with the founder of modern Ghana.
He is pictured with famous people like Jawaharalal Nehru, Mao Zedong, Fidel Castro, Nikita Khrushchev, John F Kennedy of U.S.A, Sir Alec Hume, Queen Elizabeth II of England, Harold Macmillan, Pope Pius XII, President Nasser of Egypt, and countless leaders of countries like Malaya, Sri Lanka, Niger not forgetting Nigeria and many other more.
The body is buried under a catafalque raised in the centre of the park. Symbols which reflect Ghana’s culture and history were used to portray Dr. Nkrumah’s vision to promote the African personality. The full statue of Dr Nkrumah, wearing a cloth, in bronze is sited at the exact location where he proclaimed Ghana’s independence.
As you approach the main way leading to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, you’ll see springs on either sides of the walk way. Each spring has seven bare-chested, squatting statuettes of flute blowers, who seem to welcome the arrival of world leaders and other important personalities.
The design of the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, which represents swords turned upside down symbolizes peace. It can also be viewed as an uprooted tree to signify the unfinished work of Dr. Nkrumah to totally unite Africa.
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - W.E.B. Dubois Center
- Entry/Admission - James Town Lighthouse
- Entry/Admission - Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's Mausoleum
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
85%
Original
20%