3-day itinerary · Accra

3 Days in Accra: First-Time Highlights

This plan suits first-time visitors seeking a mix of sightseeing, cultural encounters and outdoor exploration. Start with a city introduction and market walk, then explore nature, creative activities and history.

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Day 1: City sights and market life

Get oriented with guided sightseeing, explore market culture and finish with music and dance.

  1. Half-day Accra Guided Tour

    Morning

    Half-day Accra Guided Tour

    Explore Accra with a guide for an introductory overview that gives your first visit context.

  2. Makola Market Walking Tour

    Afternoon

    Makola Market Walking Tour

    Walk through Makola Market to discover trading practices and everyday culture beyond the sightseeing circuit.

  3. Accra Nightlife with Afrobeat Music and Dance

    Evening

    Accra Nightlife with Afrobeat Music and Dance

    Experience Afrobeat music and dance for an introduction to Accra’s nightlife.

Day 2: Nature and creative expression

Balance an outdoor excursion with a personal photographic keepsake and hands-on musical culture.

  1. Shai Hills Safari - Hike & See Animals

    Morning

    Shai Hills Safari - Hike & See Animals

    Hike at Shai Hills and look for animals, adding outdoor exploration to your city-focused visit.

  2. Luxury Flying Dress Photoshoot in Accra

    Afternoon

    Luxury Flying Dress Photoshoot in Accra

    Take part in a styled flying-dress photoshoot to create a personal souvenir of your first Accra visit.

  3. African Drum and Dance Lessons

    Evening

    African Drum and Dance Lessons

    Learn drumbeats and dance movements for a participatory introduction to Ghanaian musical culture.

Day 3: History, heritage and cooking

Explore history through art, engage with naming traditions and finish with practical culinary learning.

  1. Half-Day Private History Tour in Nkyinkyim Museum

    Morning

    Half-Day Private History Tour in Nkyinkyim Museum

    Explore artworks at Nkyinkyim Museum to understand how an artist tells stories of the transatlantic slave trade.

  2. The Ancestral Naming & Soul Reconnection Experience with lunch

    Afternoon

    The Ancestral Naming & Soul Reconnection Experience with lunch

    Participate in an ancestral naming experience to engage with traditions centered on identity, roots and cultural connection.

  3. Home Cooking Class by Auntie K

    Evening

    Home Cooking Class by Auntie K

    Join a hands-on cooking class to round out your introduction with culinary skills and a different perspective on local culture.

Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.