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Jamestown + Osu Food & Highlife Crawl โ€” Accra by Night

โ˜… 4.9 ยท 1,420 reviews ยท Greater Accra ยท English, Ga, Twi ยท Hotel pickup included
Duration
5 hours ยท evening
Group
Max 12
Start
17:00 ยท your hotel
Includes
4 stops + transport
Vibe
Food + music + art
Languages
EN ยท GA ยท TW

About this tour

Five hours, four stops, one city stitched together. We start at Jamestown โ€” the colonial-era heart of Accra โ€” for street murals at golden hour, the working fishing community at the lighthouse, and a brief stop at the boxing gyms that produce Ghana's world champions. Then up the coast to Osu for a jollof tasting at three competing kitchens (you vote), live highlife at +233 Jazz Bar, and we end with bonfire-side conversations at Labadi as the rest of Accra winds up for the night. Designed for travellers, returnees, and curious locals.

Stops & highlights

01
Jamestown at golden hour
Lighthouse, Brazil House, Bukom Square, the murals along Cleland Road โ€” with a local artist as guide.
02
Jollof showdown ยท Osu
Three kitchens, three jollof styles (smoky party-jollof, restaurant style, & the controversial Nigerian variant). Vote on your favourite.
03
Live highlife at +233
House band, palm wine, sweet plantain. The kind of evening Accra is famous for.
04
Labadi bonfire
End at the beach with a reserved fire, sobolo punch, and a Ga drum circle.
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Air-conditioned shuttle
Between every stop โ€” no Bolt surges, no parking dramas.
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Local host
Born in Ga Mashie, knows every venue's owner. They open doors closed to tourists.

Timeline

  1. 17:00 โ€” Pickup from your Accra hotel (Cantonments, Airport residential, Osu, Labadi, East Legon, Tema).
  2. 17:30 โ€” Arrive Jamestown. Walk with a local artist. Sunset at the lighthouse.
  3. 18:30 โ€” Drive to Osu (~15 min).
  4. 19:00 โ€” Jollof showdown at three back-to-back kitchens.
  5. 20:30 โ€” +233 Jazz Bar โ€” live highlife, palm wine, kelewele.
  6. 21:45 โ€” Drive to Labadi Beach.
  7. 22:00 โ€” Bonfire & drums at La Pleasure Beach. Sobolo & star-gazing.
  8. 23:30 โ€” Drop-off at your hotel (or stay on with us at the after-party).

What's included

  • โœ“ Air-conditioned shuttle between all stops
  • โœ“ Hotel pickup & drop-off (Greater Accra)
  • โœ“ 3 jollof tastings + 1 dish at +233
  • โœ“ 2 drinks per person (palm wine, sobolo, or beer)
  • โœ“ Labadi beach entry & reserved bonfire
  • โœ“ Local Ga-speaking host

Not included

  • ร— Extra drinks beyond the included 2
  • ร— After-party cover charges
  • ร— Tips for the host & driver
  • ร— Photography fees at Jamestown murals (โ‚ต5โ€“โ‚ต10)

Cancellation policy

100%
24+ hours before.
50%
24โ€“4 hours before.
0%
Inside 4 hours.

1,420 traveler reviews

4.9
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Bestselling Accra experience
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"Our host took us to a corner of Jamestown that I'd never have found on my own. The jollof from the third kitchen still haunts me. Going back."
Imani K.
Brooklyn ยท Dec '25
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"Best first-night-in-Accra anyone could do. We arrived from Heathrow at noon and were drumming at Labadi 8 hours later."
Yetunde A.
London ยท Dec '25

Common questions

Is this safe? I've never been to Accra. โ–พ

Yes โ€” we travel together in a shuttle, your host is with you the entire time, and every venue is one we've worked with for years. Accra is generally a safe city; this format removes the usual evening logistical friction.

Vegetarian / vegan options? โ–พ

Yes โ€” all three jollof kitchens have a meatless version; +233 makes a plant-based kelewele & bean stew. Flag dietary needs at booking.

Does this run during Detty December? โ–พ

Yes โ€” and demand is heavy. Book at least 30 days ahead between Dec 15 and Jan 5. We add extra evening departures during the peak.

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