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Elmina Heritage Tour
Ghana
$90.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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!
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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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
Ghana
$90.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!