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Osu Castle- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Ghana; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

Osu Castle, also known as Fort Christiansborg, stands on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea in Accra. Originally built by Denmark-Norway in the 1660s, it later changed hands among European powers and local rulers, serving various roles including as a hub in the transatlantic slave trade and the administrative center of the Danish Gold Coast. From 1902 until the early 21st century, it housed the seat of Ghana's government. Today, though no longer a government residence, Osu Castle remains a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its historical significance in colonial West Africa and the Atlantic slave trade.

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Reviews of Osu Castle

Hillary Spencer

5
Reviewed: 2024-08-17

The castle was a great experience with some really good historical information. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, took time to answer questions and engage with the group. He even took extra time to walk us around the gardens and explain which flora was brought in from where and how the grounds used to be villages.
Melissa Hosten

5
Reviewed: 2024-08-04

This was a real treat! We had an excellent guide who was very knowledgeable in the history. It's a sobering history of slave e trade, coup attempts, and the fight for independence. This is a must see in Accra!
Oumaima Ch

3
Reviewed: 2024-07-06

We had a nice tour guide, but it definitely doesn’t deserve the 1h tour. Its a small place and you get to see only one part, plus, you can’t really see the history since it was occupied by the government for years, so a lot have changed and its not well preserved. Also can someone explain why strangers pays 80 and the Africans only 20?
Melissa Gonzales

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-30

This tour was really important to me as I trace my ancestral slave roots. This castles held African slaves from all over the west of Africa for over 400 years. The tour guides will teach you a great deal about the practices of the slave owners and their country leaders as well as some of the history of Ghana. A must do if visiting Accra.
G VF

4
Reviewed: 2024-06-22

We came here on a public holiday and we're pleasantly surprised to find the place open for visitors. The website isn't very clear about opening hours but it seems to be open every day. The entrance fee for foreigners is 80 cedis. If you can join a tour once you get there, do so. You'll get more context and more out of your visit as there is no signage explaining the various parts of the castle.