Discover the history of the slave trade in Ghana on a guided tour of the Cape Coast and Elmina Castles. Visit the Elmina Fish Market and see the vibrant energy of daily life in the harbor.

Start your day with a tour of the Cape Coast Castle. Built in 1664, the castle served as one of the over 40 slave castles and forts that served as holding places for enslaved people awaiting shipment to the Americas. Join a 1-hour tour of the castle to learn about the horrors of the slave trade.

Next, proceed to Elmina to visit this historic town. Tour the Elmina Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Monument built by the Portuguese in 1482. The castle was the first trading post built on the Gulf of Guinea, making it the oldest European building in existence in South Sahara Africa. Listen to the stories of the infamous slave trade during the guided tour of the castle.

After the tour of Elmina Castle, get the rare opportunity to visit the Elmina Fish Market. Your tour of the Elmina Fishing Harbor begins with a scenic view of the harbor’s entrance, where traditional colorful wooden boats known as canoes line the waterfront, creating a picturesque scene against the backdrop of the Gulf of Guinea.

As you walk through the harbor, witness the vibrant energy of daily life. Fishermen can be seen preparing their boats for the next journey or mending their nets, while others return from the sea with their catch. Observe the fish offloading process, where a variety of freshly caught fish are unloaded and sorted for sale at the nearby fish market.