Join us to discover the fascinating history of Dutch and British Accra! Explore James Town and learn how the British took over the Dutch fort, shaping the city’s future. Uncover the stories behind this historic community!
Things to do Free Tour of Jamestown Historic British Accra
So, you’ve just arrived in a new city, or it’s your last day here. You step outside your hotel, take a deep breath, and... then what? Book your free walking tour with Emmanuel, a professional guide, to uncover the history, culture, and traditions of the Ga people in Old Accra, now known as James Town.
This walking tour will take you through Ussher Fort, the Salaga Slave Market, Brazil House, the Gbese Chief Palace, and Bukom, the birthplace of boxing in Ghana. You’ll also learn how Kenkey is prepared in this community and see the border that once divided the Dutch and British communities.
As we cross into the British community, you’ll explore the lighthouse, the fishing village, the British fort known as James Fort, the slave houses in James Town, the slave tunnels, the Door of No Return, the slave dungeon, and the boxing gyms you can’t miss.
I’m just one booking away! Book your free walking tour with Emmanuel, and you’ll get equal satisfaction for your time and money. Thank you, and see you soon! Let me know if you have any special requests for James Town.
Included
Brazil House
Ussher Fort
Jamestown Cafe
Salaga Slave Market
Fort James
Meeting point
Jamestown Cafe
Reviews (6)
2026-04-12 19:25:06
“Great Tour ”
Emmanuel is a great tour guide who knows all the neighbourhood. The tour was super interesting and informative and he was offering to provide additional information wherever needed.
Verena Flues (English)
2026-02-15 08:11:21
“Guide didn’t turn up!!!!”
We waited over 40 minutes for the guide. He never showed, he didn’t message or call us to let us know he was running late or couldn’t make it. We spent a lot of time and money getting a taxi from the other side of town to get to the meeting point. So we were very unhappy that he didn’t show.
Samantha Hutton (English)
2026-02-10 12:12:57
“Extremely interesting tour”
Jamestown is a vibrant must see area in Accra. Emmanuel was a wonderful guide who was happy to show us many interesting places, tell us a lot about the Ga culture and the colonial history. I've learned so many interesting facts. He was extremely helpful and knows so much!
Lanthe Claes (English)
2026-01-02 17:12:34
“Good tour but not free”
Emmanuel was an informative guide. When I offered him payment at the end he became defensive and told me the price was double what I offered. I explained there was no fixed price. In the end he soured a great tour. I would still recommend it but be prepared to pay his fixed amount.
Jeremy Marx (English)
2025-12-02 19:53:54
“Amazing tour!”
Thank you so much Emmanuel! The tour was the best! Emmanuel is a really good guide, he knows culture, social, politics, religion...he talk from the heart, It was wonderful to have the chance to do this tour!
MARIA VIRTUDES Rubiño Hispan (English)
2025-05-17 15:19:28
“Excellent tour”
What an experience! Emmanuel was warm, welcoming and incredibly informative. His knowledge of the area and of its history was excellent. The time flew by and I could have continued listening to him for the rest of the day.
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