Full-Day Tour to Ashanti Region, Kumasi and Ghanaian History

4.8 (18 reviews) Accra, Ghana
Duration12h - 16h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Explore the rich history and culture of Kumasi, the heart of the Ashanti Kingdom and Ghana's second-largest city... Visit either Bonwire or Adanwomase Kente Village and learn from scratch how Kente cloth is made... Visit the Ntonso Adinkra Village and make some adinkra banners of your choice and clothes for you. the village is the only place in Ghana where traditional adinkra is made locally from scratch..
Visit the Okomfo Anokye sword site, the place of the birth of the Ashanti Kingdom.
Tour Fort Kumasi, Ghana's only inland fort, a military garrison from colonial rule.
Briefly explore the vast Kejetia market, one of the largest markets in West Africa.
Visit the Center for National Culture, where local hand-made crafts are produced.
Visit the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, which houses various historic artifacts.
Explore Manhyia Palace, home of the Ashanti King and the seat of the Asante people..

Options

Two Days One Night Option

Asantewaa Premier Hotel: "Beautiful hotel suitable for both groups and single travelers, featuring an eco-friendly environment and a serene location."
Kumasi National Culture centr: Kumasi Cultural Center is a quiet and clean place to discover the history of Ghana. You can see beautiful artworks, crafts,
prefered meals by the customer
Pickup included

Full-Day Tour to Ashanti Region, Kumasi and Ghanaian History

Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • we will provide lunch..the best available at the location mostly local foods to help patronize the local restaurant

What to expect

  1. Manhyia Palace Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Manhyia Palace Museum is a historical museum located in Kumasi, Ashanti. the Museum currently provides fair insight into the culture of Ashanti land and Ghana's cultural legacy from before its colonization by Great Britain. It primarily serves "to commemorate (the Ashanti people's) and generally features video presentations and key historical items pertaining to Ashanti land and Ghana's ancestry.
  2. Okomfo Anokye Sword Site
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Situated on the grounds of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, is the Komfo Anokye Sword Site which is seminal in Asante history. An over 300 year old sword wedged in the rockface ..A tour of the site offers one great insight about the beginning of the Ashanti Kingdom. The landmark has been protected for future generations. This site is a historical landmark where the Legendary Okomfo Anokye Sword is cited.
  3. Kejetia Market
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The newly refurbished Kejetia Market is the largest single market in West Africa. the atmosphere is so colorful with lot of people working hard..
    Everything from food, fabrics & footwear, gold & jewelry, pottery,
    household items, handcrafts, oils, soaps & spices and so much more!
    The market is divided into sections, so, for example, if you find yourself in the
    food section, you will need someone to assist you to find the beads section.
    Let your market guide know your interests..
  4. Prempeh II Museum
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, located in Kumasi, was established in 1954 and serves as a significant cultural institution. Despite its compact size, the museum offers a personalized, admission-included tour that gives visitors an engaging introduction to Ashanti culture and history. The exhibits showcase a range of artifacts associated with Ashanti King Prempeh II, including his war attire, ceremonial garments, jewelry, protective talismans, and personal items for bathing and dining. Visitors will also find furniture, royal emblems, and intricate brass weights used to measure gold. The museum is designed to reflect the architecture of an Ashanti chief's residence, featuring a front courtyard and walls decorated with traditional carved symbols, which enhances the overall cultural experience.
  5. 2h · Admission ticket included
    Bonwire is the home of the famous Akan Kente cloth According to history, two friends from the town learnt how to weave by watching how a spider spun its web...a visit here will feature you into learning how the locals there start with the process from start to finish.. look in our pictures in the page to see some of the work from this people. You may want to buy some pieces..
  6. 2h
    Lake Bosumtwe is the only natural lake in Ghana. This location offers a natural rain forest. Sighting the whole of Kumasi up on the mountains from your car or bus.. a boat cruise on the fresh water (extra fee)..there is also a Horse ranch close by managed by a German. it offer a Horse ride through the forest to the 7 villages around (extra fee) ..a location with special beach swimming and relaxation after a lot of movement... Bring your swimming suit with you let end it with water..
  7. 45m · Admission ticket included
    Ntonso Adinkra Craft Village is a renowned cultural tourism destination in the Ashanti Region. Located just a short drive from Kumasi, the village is celebrated for preserving the traditional art of Adinkra cloth printing and the symbolic heritage of the Ashanti people.

    Visitors have the opportunity to select a sash and create their own Adinkra design using a range of symbols, which they can then keep as a memorable souvenir.

    Adinkra symbols are among the most recognized cultural symbols in Ghana and across Africa. Each symbol represents a unique message or philosophy.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at Accra Mall gate 2...there are two gate and all are named. Or better call our number here in case you have any questions..

End point

We will meet at Accra Mall gate 2...there are two gate and all are named. Or better call our number here in case you have any questions..

Pickup details

We can all meet at the Kotoka airport gas station. It's only 5 minutes walk from the Accra Kotoka airport terminal 3 arrival car park...or better keep in touch with our numbers here

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Remaining hours consumes the travel time between places you will visit.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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