Worth your days

Ghana has well over a hundred tourist sites. You have maybe three free days. This is the shortlist, grouped by where you will already be, not a directory.

Central

2 sites

Historical

Cape Coast Castle

CentralGH₵80 non-resident (checked 2026)The first tour of the morning, before the coach groups arrive

2-3 hours

Directions

Historical

Elmina Castle

CentralGH₵80 non-resident (checked 2026)Early afternoon, after Cape Coast

1.5-2 hours

Directions

Greater Accra

2 sites

Historical

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

Greater AccraGH₵100 non-resident (checked 2026)Late afternoon, once the heat drops

1 hour

Directions

Historical

Black Star Square

Greater AccraEarly morning or near sunset; there is very little shade

30 minutes

Directions