Elmina Castle (São Jorge da Mina)
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Built by the Portuguese in 1482, Elmina is the oldest European building south of the Sahara and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It passed to the Dutch in 1637 and to Britain in 1872. The tour covers the courtyard, the condemned cell, the female dungeon and the Door of No Return. Entry is managed by the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board and a guided tour is included in the fee. Bring a hat — there is very little shade on the ramparts. — Indicative price. Entry and guide fees at this site are set by the body that manages it and change from time to time; the amount is confirmed when you book.
Duration
2 hrs
Group size
1–20 guests
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. After that the booking is non-refundable.
✅ Also included
- • GMMB guided tour
- • Castle entry
📍 Location
Hosted by Besera Afrika — Destinations✓ Verified
New host · Ghana
Ghana's public heritage sites, parks and markets, listed by Besera Afrika. Entry and guide fees are set at each site by the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board, the Wildlife Division or the community that manages it.
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GHS 80 / person
November 2026
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