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Accra Culture Walk: Fantasy Coffins, Art Gallery & Beaches

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Price is AU$81 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

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Overview

  • Explore 3 floors of African art and sculptures at the Artists Alliance Gallery.
  • See Ghana's famous custom-carved "fantasy coffins" (all shop donations included)
  • Beat the midday heat with a perfectly timed late-afternoon start.
  • Sip on a fresh street coconut or chilled Sobolo (hibiscus tea) or beer
  • End your tour relaxing at a premier beachfront club just in time for golden hour

Activity location

    • Accra
    • Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • HR4V+RG9, La Rd, Accra, Ghana | The Artists Alliance Gallery, also known as Omanye House, is a massive three-story building designed to blend modern gallery aesthetics with traditional African influences. The building is described as a "shapely, colorful structure" that provides a dramatic backdrop to the beach drive. The most prominent external feature is the set of grand, artistically crafted doors that serve as the main entrance, setting the tone for the art experience inside
    • Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

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Accra Culture Walk: Fantasy Coffins, Art Gallery & Beaches

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 1:30 PM
Price details
AU$80.69 x 1 AdultAU$80.69
Total
Price is AU$80.69

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Friendly, local, English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry fee to the Artists Alliance Gallery
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry fee AND mandatory donation at the Fantasy Coffin Workshop
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 Chilled Bottled Water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 Authentic Local Refreshment (Beer, Fresh Coconut or Chilled Sobolo)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Accra Guide E-book
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (This is a designated meeting-point walking tour)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional food, alcoholic drinks, or beach club entry fees if you choose to stay into the night

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Nudity, Unaccompanied minors, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Immerse yourself in Accra's artistic soul on a walking tour designed for culture lovers. We’ve timed this experience for the late afternoon to help you beat the intense midday heat, allowing you to comfortably explore and end your day with a beautiful coastal sunset.

Your journey begins at the spectacular Artists Alliance Gallery. Overlooking the ocean, you will spend over an hour exploring three floors packed with authentic African paintings, intricate sculptures, and colourful Kente cloth.

Next, we take a short walk to one of Accra's unique cultural landmarks: a traditional fantasy coffin workshop. In Ghana, funerals are celebrations of life, and coffins are intricately carved to represent a person's passion or obsession: from giant trainers and aeroplanes to fish and luxury cars! Take plenty of photos, chat with the local artisans, and learn the history behind this world-renowned tradition. (We handle all the workshop donations, so you don't have to worry about tipping pressure.)

By 5:00 PM, the walking portion concludes as we arrive at one of Accra's beach clubs (such as Rehab Beach Club). Sit back, feel the ocean breeze, and watch the sunset during the beautiful “Golden Hour.” Enjoy a freshly cracked coconut, a chilled bottle of beer, or a glass of Sobolo (local hibiscus tea) to stay refreshed. Your tour officially ends here, leaving you perfectly positioned to order dinner and to enjoy Accra's nightlife at your own pace.

Itinerary (Approx. 2.5 to 3 Hours)
3:00 PM – Meeting Point: Meet your guide at the entrance of the Artists Alliance Gallery.
3:00 PM – Artists Alliance Gallery (1 hour 15 mins): Guided visit, sightseeing, and free time to shop for authentic arts & crafts.
4:15 PM – Erico Carpentry Shop (45 mins): Guided tour of the fantasy coffin workshop. See the carvings in progress and learn the cultural history.
5:00 PM – The Coastal Sunset (45 mins): Arrive at Rehab Beach Club. Relax by the water with the guide as the sun goes down.
5:45 PM – Tour Concludes: The guided tour ends at the beach club. Guests are free to stay for dinner and drinks, or the guide can help hail a safe Uber/taxi back to your hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    • Accra
    • Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • HR4V+RG9, La Rd, Accra, Ghana | The Artists Alliance Gallery, also known as Omanye House, is a massive three-story building designed to blend modern gallery aesthetics with traditional African influences. The building is described as a "shapely, colorful structure" that provides a dramatic backdrop to the beach drive. The most prominent external feature is the set of grand, artistically crafted doors that serve as the main entrance, setting the tone for the art experience inside
    • Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana