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Free Tour of Jamestown Historic British Accra
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Free Tour of Jamestown Historic British Accra

4.3· 7 reviews
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Run by a local guide · Emmanuel Mills

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Join us to discover the fascinating history of Dutch and British Accra! Explore James Town and learn how the British took over the Dutch fort, shaping the city’s future. Uncover the stories behind this historic community!

Duration
2 h 30 min
Destination
Accra
Meeting Point
Jamestown Cafe
Provider
Emmanuel Mills

Description

So, you’ve just arrived in a new city, or it’s your last day here. You step outside your hotel, take a deep breath, and... then what? Book your free walking tour with Emmanuel, a professional guide, to uncover the history, culture, and traditions of the Ga people in Old Accra, now known as James Town.

This walking tour will take you through Ussher Fort, the Salaga Slave Market, Brazil House, the Gbese Chief Palace, and Bukom, the birthplace of boxing in Ghana. You’ll also learn how Kenkey is prepared in this community and see the border that once divided the Dutch and British communities.

As we cross into the British community, you’ll explore the lighthouse, the fishing village, the British fort known as James Fort, the slave houses in James Town, the slave tunnels, the Door of No Return, the slave dungeon, and the boxing gyms you can’t miss.

I’m just one booking away! Book your free walking tour with Emmanuel, and you’ll get equal satisfaction for your time and money. Thank you, and see you soon! Let me know if you have any special requests for James Town.

Includes

  • Brazil House
  • Ussher Fort
  • Jamestown Cafe
  • Salaga Slave Market
  • Fort James

Meeting Point

Jamestown Cafe

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Traveler reviews

7 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Lots of information!

We really enjoyed the tour. Emmanuel shared a lot of history and information with us. He also provided drinks! Where were amazing. Thank you!

Lisa Vance · September 2026

Great Tour

Emmanuel is a great tour guide who knows all the neighbourhood. The tour was super interesting and informative and he was offering to provide additional information wherever needed.

Verena Flues · April 2026

Extremely interesting tour

Jamestown is a vibrant must see area in Accra. Emmanuel was a wonderful guide who was happy to show us many interesting places, tell us a lot about the Ga culture and the colonial history. I've learned so many interesting facts. He was extremely helpful and knows so much!

Lanthe Claes · February 2026

Good tour but not free

Emmanuel was an informative guide. When I offered him payment at the end he became defensive and told me the price was double what I offered. I explained there was no fixed price. In the end he soured a great tour. I would still recommend it but be prepared to pay his fixed amount.

Jeremy Marx · January 2026

Amazing tour!

Thank you so much Emmanuel! The tour was the best! Emmanuel is a really good guide, he knows culture, social, politics, religion...he talk from the heart, It was wonderful to have the chance to do this tour!

MARIA VIRTUDES Rubiño Hispan · December 2025

Excellent tour

What an experience! Emmanuel was warm, welcoming and incredibly informative. His knowledge of the area and of its history was excellent. The time flew by and I could have continued listening to him for the rest of the day.

Robyn Sluis-Cremer · May 2025

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.
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