Things to do in Accra

Things to do in Accra

632 ranked activities1 in the 90+ Club

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What are the best things to do in Accra?

Outty ranks 632 bookable experiences in Accra, Ghana. The highest scoring is Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day at 90 out of 100, followed by Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle & Kakum National Park Day Tour, Accra Guided City Tour: Cultural and Historical Experience, The Cape Coast Tour. Prices start at $39 per person and 1 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club.

Ranked experiences
632
In the 90+ Club
1
From
$39 per person
Bookable today
120

Top tour operators in Accra

The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Accra they cover.

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Book Taxi Barcelona

3508 experiences across 241 cities

Avg Outty Ranking 44.2

Traveling Spoon

283 experiences across 116 cities

Avg Outty Ranking 57.3

The Photo Experiences

125 experiences across 110 cities

Avg Outty Ranking 50.2

Parallel Tour

65 experiences across 9 cities

Avg Outty Ranking 54.0

Thailand Tours

32 experiences across 6 cities

Avg Outty Ranking 55.7

Ghana Must Go Tours

18 experiences

Avg Outty Ranking 56.9

Kwame Tours

17 experiences

Avg Outty Ranking 59.6

Classic Holidays

15 experiences

Avg Outty Ranking 51.1

Most Highly Reviewed in Accra

Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.

Last Minute in Accra

Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

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Family Friendly in Accra

Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Food & Drink in Accra

Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

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Culture & History in Accra

Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

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Outdoors in Accra

Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

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Nightlife in Accra

After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

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Highest rated in Accra

The top of the Outty Ranking across 632 local experiences

  1. 1Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day6h • from $4090.4
  2. 2Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle & Kakum National Park Day Tour11h • from $9989.2
  3. 3Accra Guided City Tour: Cultural and Historical Experience6h • from $3987.6
  4. 4The Cape Coast Tour11h • from $17086.9
  5. 5Accra To Cape Coast And Elmina Day Tour11h • from $16583.3
  6. 6From Accra: Waterfalls, Aburi Gardens & Cocoa Farm Day Tour6h • from $8583.1
  7. 7The Homecoming Experience To Cape-coast And Elmina.10h • from $12082.6
  8. 810 Days Ghana Cultural and Heritage Trip240h • from $3,50082.0
  9. 9Home Cooking Class by Auntie K5h • from $8981.7
  10. 10Aburi Gardens,First Ever Cocoa Farm & Waterfalls Day Adventure7h • from $9580.8
  11. 11Accra City Day Tour-History,Culture,Markets&Independence Square6h • from $4080.3
  12. 12Private Cape Coast Castle, Assin Manso & Kakum Tour from Accra13h • from $26579.1

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Planning questions about Accra

What are the best things to do in Accra?
Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day is the highest ranked experience in Accra, scoring 90 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 420 traveler reviews. Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle & Kakum National Park Day Tour, Accra Guided City Tour: Cultural and Historical Experience, The Cape Coast Tour, Accra To Cape Coast And Elmina Day Tour round out the top five. Outty ranks 632 bookable experiences in Accra, Ghana, and 1 of them score 90 or above.
How much do activities in Accra cost?
The median price across everything we rank in Accra is $200 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $39 on Accra Guided City Tour: Cultural and Historical Experience. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
Can I book something in Accra for today?
Yes. 120 of the top 120 experiences we rank in Accra currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
Is Accra good for families?
Yes. 4 of the experiences we rank in Accra are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
How many days do you need in Accra?
Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
When is the best time to visit Accra?
Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
Can I cancel a booking in Accra?
117 of the 120 experiences we rank in Accra offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
How does the Outty Ranking work?
Every experience in Accra gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Accra so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.

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Last Minute 570Culture & History 399Outdoors 273Food & Drink 168Nightlife 104Family Friendly 26Most Popular 6Most Highly Reviewed 4

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