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Guided Tour of Ussher Fort & James Fort, Accra
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Retrace Ghana's slave history as you visit the Ussher and James Forts accompanied by an expert guide; an informative tour that reveals the grim history of the slave trade in Ghana.
TAKE ADVANATGE OF YOUR STAY IN ACCRA TO LEARN ABOUT GHANA'S SLAVE HISTORY WITH AN EXPERT GUIDE.
The tour will begin with a visit to Ussher Fort, built by the Dutch in the 17th century, and James Fort, erected by the English a few years later.
A guide will tell you about the history and legends of the era and make sure you don't miss a single detail of the historic structures. Together, you'll discover the site's dungeons and cells, as well as various other objects dating back to the slave trade.
The tour will continue with a walk on the same beach that saw the transit of thousands of slaves en route to the Americas, followed by a tour of Brazil House, the city's slave museum. Here you will learn all about the incredible story of former Afro-Brazilian slaves who returned to Ghana after gaining their freedom.
At the end of the activity, your guide will accompany you back to Palladium Hall.
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Price
From 36USD
Good to know
* Availability: Monday to Friday (excluding exceptional dates)
* Duration: 3 hrs approx.
* Time: 10am
* Departure point: Ussher Fort
* Language: English
* MINIMUM AGE: 6 YEARS
* To participate in this activity, simply present your voucher to the service provider on the day
* Maximum group size: 12 participants
* In order to respect local traditions, clothing that covers shoulders and knees are recommended
Further information
PRICE INCLUDES:
* A guided visit of the Ussher and James Forts
* Entrance to Brazil House
* The services of an expert guide (English commentary)
NOT INCLUDED:
* All other extras
* Meals
* Tips (optional)
Other details, including information about the exact departure location, will be provided at the time of booking.
Cancellation terms
Cancellations free of charge until 7 days before the activity
No charges will be levied for cancellations made more than 7 days before the date of the activity (excluding special dates). After this, the following charges will be levied:
Between 7 and 4 days prior: 50% of the price
After this time and in case of a no-show: 100% of the price
Any reservation made for special dates cannot be cancelled, modified or refunded.
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