Elmina Castle Tours | Ghana's Oldest European Building

Elmina Castle

Central & Western Regions ||

Ages 1-80, Max of 100 per group
Duration: 11–15 Hours
Start time: Check Availability
Mobile Ticket
Live Guide: English, French

The property has exterior security cameras covering the front entrance, parking/common access areas, and building surroundings. These cameras are in place strictly for safety and security. No cameras are installed inside the apartment or in any private spaces.

• Smoke alarm

• Fire extinguisher

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From $ 20 (At 00:00)

per adult (price varies by group size)

Elmina Castle

Pickup Included

2 Adult X $ 20

(Price includes taxes and booking fees)

General info

Castle Tour Itinerary – Explore Ghana’s Oldest European Building. Plan your visit to Elmina Castle in Ghana with our detailed itinerary. Discover the history of the oldest European building south of the Sahara and its role in the transatlantic slave trade. Elmina Castle, also known as Castelo de São Jorge da Mina, is a significant historical site in Ghana.

Built by the Portuguese in 1482, it stands as the oldest European building south of the Sahara. Visiting Elmina Castle offers a profound insight into the history of the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism in West Africa. Elmina Castle was erected by the Portuguese in 1482 as Castelo de São Jorge da Mina, also known as Castelo da Mina or simply Mina, in present-day Elmina, Ghana, formerly the Gold Coast. It was the first trading post built on the Gulf of Guinea, and is the oldest extant European building south of the Sahara.

CHECK AVAILABILITY

From $ 20 (At 00:00)

per adult (price varies by group size)