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Elmina Heritage Tour 20% OFF
$72
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Overview
The Elmina Heritage Tour offers an insightful journey through the heart of Elmina, rich in history and culture. This guided walking tour immerses you in the town’s deep connections to trade and colonial history while showcasing its vibrant daily life.
- 🏰 Explore historic sites, including the iconic Elmina Castle, built by the Portuguese in 1482, which played a key role in the transatlantic slave trade.
- 🐟 Visit the local fishing harbor, where you can witness the bustling daily activities of the fishermen and the fresh catch of the day.
- 🇳🇱 Learn about the Dutch and Portuguese influences that shaped Elmina's unique cultural heritage.
- 👥 Meet friendly locals and gain insights into daily life in Elmina, enhancing your understanding of the community.
- 🌊 Discover the Benya Lagoon, a significant spiritual site for the locals, and learn about its importance in the town's culture.
- ⛪ Visit the historic Methodist Church, built in 1900, and admire the colonial architecture that has stood the test of time.
- ⚰️ Explore the Dutch Cemetery, established in 1806, and gain insight into the historical figures buried there.
- ⛰️ Climb the 121 steps to St Joseph's Minor Basilica for a panoramic view of Elmina and the salt mining ponds below.
- 🛕 Conclude your tour at the Benya Shrine, where your guide will share the story of Nana Benya and the pact that birthed the town.
- 🍽️ Enjoy inclusions like admission fees, lunch, snacks, bottled water, and gratuities for a hassle-free experience.
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Elmina Heritage Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Admission Fee / Elmina Castle
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Meeting point
We will meet at the car park of the Elmina Castle.
Return details
We will end our tour at the Coconut Grove Bridge House where we will have lunch.
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Elmina CastleBuilt 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.
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Elmina lagoonThe Benya Lagoon serves as the soul of Elmina, here we will learn about the spiritual connection between the people and the lagoon.
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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.
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The Dutch Cemetery is locate in an area formerly known as the Garden of Elmina. The cemetery was built in 1806 under the orders of the Dutch governor Johannes Hoogenbom.
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Situated on the Roman hill is the St Joseph's Minor Basilica, this church is a testament to the early influence of religion in colonial Elmina and Ghana. Climb up the 121 steps to the hill top, where we have a panoramic view of the Elmina township and the salt mining ponds.
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Our tour will end at the Benya Shrine. Our guide will tell us the role of Nana Benya and the pact made between man and god which birthed the town of Elmina.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Elmina Heritage Tour 20% OFF
$72
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!