The Elmina Castle
Built by the Portuguese in 1482 as São Jorge da Mina (St. George of the Mine) because of its strategic location for trade. It is a well preserved castle, the oldest European built structure in black Africa with an incredible…
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Makola Market, Accra
It is the most famous open air market located at the Accra Central. The market was recently constructed to replace the old one with the same name. One can obtain beautiful African Textiles, Foodstuffs, traditional Cloths and clothes, shoes, cosmetics,…
Osu Night market
The night market unlike the generic idea of a market is a small community market where local food stuff, grocery, and other food items as well as consumables are sold around the clock. There are many sheds within, where traders…
James Town Lighthouse
This colonial-era lighthouse was built in the 1930s with panoramic view of Accra from the top. For a great view of the city and the busy and colourful fishing harbour, climb to the top of the old Lighthouse near James…
Jamestown in Accra
Jamestown, the birthplace of Accra is directly east of the Korle Lagoon. Jamestown and Ussher town are the oldest districts in the city of Accra and emerged as communities around the 17th century. These districts, both of which constitute Old…
Samuel
Senior Tour Guide Samuel has been working in the tourism industry since the age of 15 and joined the Blastours family 11 years ago. Presently he works as a tour guide and sometimes doubles as a guide/driver for small groups…