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By Kwame Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$320 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Experience the rich history and culture of Kumasi, the heart of the Ashanti Kingdom. Begin at Bonwire or Adanwomase Kente Village to learn about Kente cloth production. Visit Ntonso Adinkra Village to create your own adinkra designs.

    Don’t miss the Okomfo Anokye sword site, marking the birthplace of the Ashanti Kingdom. Explore the expansive Kejetia Market and the Centre for National Culture for local crafts. The Prempeh II Jubilee Museum offers historic artefacts, and Manhyia Palace is the residence of the Ashanti King.

    This experience is for those already in Kumasi. If you're outside the city, consider our full-day tour of the Ashanti Region or contact management for special arrangements.

Activity location

  • Manhyia Palace Museum
    • Ahanti New Town Road, off Antoa Road
    • Kumasi, Ghana

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Manhyia Palace Museum
    • Palace
    • Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana

Check availability

Quick Kumasi Detailed Tour

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

This is a quick version: The customer is allowed to select their four favourite destinations from the list.
Duration: 5 hours
snacks and bottle waters
All entrance fees and tax
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00
Price details
S$319.90 x 1 AdultS$319.90
Total
Price is S$319.90
Until Sat, 31 Oct

Kumasi Detailed City Tour

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
S$383.88 x 1 AdultS$383.88
Total
Price is S$383.88
Until Sat, 31 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    WiFi on board
  • Inclusions
    Experienced Local Guide
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Snacks
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic drinks

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • We will provide foldable wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers) but do your best to communicate with us if you need any of the above
    • This experience is okay for all travellers

Activity itinerary

Manhyia Palace Museum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Manhyia Palace Museum is a historical museum located in Kumasi, Ashanti. the Museum currently provides fair insight into the culture of Ashanti land and Ghana's cultural legacy from before its colonisation by Great Britain. It primarily serves "to commemorate (the Ashanti people's) and generally features video presentations and key historical items pertaining to Ashanti land and Ghana's ancestry.

Okomfo Anokye Sword Site

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Located on the grounds of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, the Komfo Anokye Sword Site holds significant importance in Asante history. It features a sword, over 300 years old, embedded in a rockface. A tour of this site provides valuable insights into the origins of the Ashanti Kingdom. This landmark has been preserved for future generations and is renowned for housing the legendary Okomfo Anokye Sword.

Ntonso Adinkra Village

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Ntonso Adinkra Craft Village is a well-known cultural tourism destination located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It is the home of Adinkra cloth and the only place in Ghana where traditional Adinkra is produced locally from scratch. Ntonso is recognised as Ghana’s largest producer of Adinkra, a cloth celebrated for its symbols and proverbial wisdom. The village is renowned for preserving the traditional art of Adinkra cloth printing and the symbolic heritage of the Ashanti people. Visitors have the opportunity to choose a sash and create their own Adinkra design using a variety of symbols, which they can keep as a memorable souvenir. Adinkra symbols are among the most recognisable cultural symbols in Ghana and throughout Africa. Each symbol conveys a unique message or philosophy.

Prempeh II Museum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, located in Kumasi, was established in 1954 and serves as a significant cultural institution. Despite its compact size, the museum offers a personalised, admission-included tour that gives visitors an engaging introduction to Ashanti culture and history. The exhibits showcase a range of artefacts associated with Ashanti King Prempeh II, including his war attire, ceremonial garments, jewellery, protective talismans, and personal items for swimming and dining. Visitors will also find furniture, royal emblems, and intricate brass weights used to measure gold. The museum is designed to reflect the architecture of an Ashanti chief's residence, featuring a front courtyard and walls decorated with traditional carved symbols, which enhances the overall cultural experience.

Lake Bosumtwi

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Lake Bosumtwe is the only natural lake in Ghana and is surrounded by a beautiful rainforest. From the mountains, you can spot the entire city of Kumasi while travelling by car or bus. You can also enjoy a boat cruise on the freshwater lake for an additional fee. Nearby, there is a horse ranch managed by a German, where you can take horseback rides through the forest to visit seven villages, also for an extra fee. The location features a special beach for swimming and relaxation after a day of exploration. Don't forget to bring your swimming costume so you can enjoy the water!

Kejetia Market

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The newly refurbished Kejetia Market is the largest single market in West Africa. The atmosphere is vibrant, filled with people who are working hard. You can find a wide variety of goods, including food, fabrics, footwear, gold, jewellery, pottery, household items, handcrafted items, oils, soaps, spices, and much more! The market is divided into sections. For instance, if you are in the food section, you may need assistance to find the beads section. Make sure to let your market guide know about your interests!

Odomankoma Kente Weaving and Cultural Village

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Experience a traditional Ghanaian naming ceremony in Kumasi, where you will discover the cultural significance of names, family, and identity among the Ashanti people. Participate in a meaningful cultural tradition, learn about the customs and blessings given to a child, and receive a traditional Ghanaian name as part of this memorable experience. Connect with Ghanaian

Location

Activity location

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    Manhyia Palace Museum
    • Ahanti New Town Road, off Antoa Road
    • Kumasi, Ghana

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Manhyia Palace Museum
    • Palace
    • Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana

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