Osu Castle
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Josh M
26 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
An interesting trip lead by a friendly and knowledgeable guide.
You have to walk through government run area and sign in and out. Just be careful not to take any pictures in that section.
I preferred my trip to ussher fort but this was still interesting and sad.
It cost 40 cedi and the tour lasts approximately an hour.
There's a nice park next door built by the British once they'd run out the locals :( nice park to relax in and good for bird spotting.
You have to walk through government run area and sign in and out. Just be careful not to take any pictures in that section.
I preferred my trip to ussher fort but this was still interesting and sad.
It cost 40 cedi and the tour lasts approximately an hour.
There's a nice park next door built by the British once they'd run out the locals :( nice park to relax in and good for bird spotting.
Written February 20, 2020
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Cindy O
Colorado Springs, CO98 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
This castle is a must see if staying in Accra. It was both an old slave trading post, and a more recent seat of government. The tour guide was quite knowledgable and fun. You'll learn the slave trade history, see some rooms from more recent government stays and they room where the Queen of England stayed.
The challenging part was finding your way in. As it still houses government workers, there are gates & checkpoints to pass through and it's not very obvious where to enter, park or go for visitor entry. We had a taxi driver who knew the way, but without that it would be tricky with little signage.
The challenging part was finding your way in. As it still houses government workers, there are gates & checkpoints to pass through and it's not very obvious where to enter, park or go for visitor entry. We had a taxi driver who knew the way, but without that it would be tricky with little signage.
Written June 14, 2024
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Yusif H
1 contribution
Dec 2019
I cannot come to terms with the fact that we as a country agreed to use a place where our grandparents etc were treated like "animals" as a seat for our Government for so long and happily, until just recently that we could "think right"? I was and still is ashamed of myself when I visited the Osu Castle.
As I walked through the dungeons and the stairs listening to our host narrates to us the horrible history, shivers run down my spine as I reflect and imagine those days of abuse.
I will say "Never Again"
As I walked through the dungeons and the stairs listening to our host narrates to us the horrible history, shivers run down my spine as I reflect and imagine those days of abuse.
I will say "Never Again"
Written January 6, 2020
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MM0980
Leipzig, Germany648 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
I walked there from the hotel. Entrance fee was 100 cedis. However, the ticket office wasn't open yet and an employee intercepted me. I was then assigned a guide. Compared to the other forts, you see more of the outside area here. The guide explained a lot about the history and, among other things, which motifs can be seen on the banknotes - e.g. the stairs on the 50 cedi note. Towards the end you can still see the dungeons. The tour lasted 30 minutes. After the tour you can walk through the small garden.
Written January 30, 2024
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Seun
5 contributions
Feb 2020
A castle with a mixed history of both African slave trade by the Europeans, as well as Ghanaians' leadership/government's seat of power.
A castle of dungeons for black slaves, a gate of 'no return' for slaves, a chapel for white slavers to worship, diplomatic rooms, and presidential offices all rolled into one.
A nice place to visit for black history.
A castle of dungeons for black slaves, a gate of 'no return' for slaves, a chapel for white slavers to worship, diplomatic rooms, and presidential offices all rolled into one.
A nice place to visit for black history.
Written March 5, 2020
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dylanmagill1
Ballymena, UK107 contributions
Aug 2019
The castle is reasonably interesting and usually fairly quiet. The tour guide we had was very friendly and answered any questions we had. However, unfortunately, there is not too much to see. It is fairly empty bar some old furniture. The views from it are quite nice and some of the history of the place is interesting. All in all, if you have time to spare in Accra I would recommend it. But it is certainly not an essential visit.
Written August 13, 2019
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nadahm311
London, UK57 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
I found it very difficult to find info online and when I asked locals they all weren't sure if it was open to the public. Hurrah it was! I'd say definitely worth a visit. Great guide and a lot of history. Beautiful views too. Sad slave part. I didn't go to Elmina castle but I'd recommend here for sure.
Written June 21, 2019
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Nadia O
18 contributions
Nov 2019
Difficult to access, closely guarded and difficult to have a guide that you will need absolutely in order to enjoy your visit. Very beautiful and interesting place!
Written December 21, 2019
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Kiesha G
Fishers, IN37 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Very important for me to share this experience with my daughter. The tour guide was great and so was our driver who accompanied us on the tour.
Written July 1, 2019
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Funke G
273 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
Osu Castle, Accra aka Fort Christiansborg or simply the castle, is located in Osu, Accra on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean; Gulf of Guinea. This castle was the official seat of the government of Ghana before it moved to The Jubilee House. The castle was built by the Danes as a fort to facilitate trade activities between the indigenes and the Europeans but later turned to the harbour of transferring captured indigenes who were transported out to be sold as slaves.
The Castle was later sold to the British after the abolition of the slave trade and is now open to #tourist as a museum for people to know the history of the Ghanaians. We got to see where Queen Elizabeth II slept when she visited the castle in 1962. This spot has a melancholy feeling to it after seeing and hearing how people were treated and kept during the slave trade days, after which you see the view of the ocean and you marvel at the wide spread of the deep blue ocean with ships sailing and the air so pure and tranquil.
In the Castle, you can take a walk through the well-kept gardens listening to beautiful melody by the birds with lots of flowers and trees clapping and singing along side, you also get to take a guided tour of the castle, listening to history, you get to see the fort and dungeons used for slave trade and also a place to shop at the shopping centre.
This spot is children, family and lovers friendly, you can take long walks to clear your head; get inspiration if you need one and it’s a spot to sit, reminisce and read books. The atmosphere is everything!
Don’t forget to follow @tourwithswagger and @gbogbo_swagger
Life is beautiful... Take a trip!!!
The Castle was later sold to the British after the abolition of the slave trade and is now open to #tourist as a museum for people to know the history of the Ghanaians. We got to see where Queen Elizabeth II slept when she visited the castle in 1962. This spot has a melancholy feeling to it after seeing and hearing how people were treated and kept during the slave trade days, after which you see the view of the ocean and you marvel at the wide spread of the deep blue ocean with ships sailing and the air so pure and tranquil.
In the Castle, you can take a walk through the well-kept gardens listening to beautiful melody by the birds with lots of flowers and trees clapping and singing along side, you also get to take a guided tour of the castle, listening to history, you get to see the fort and dungeons used for slave trade and also a place to shop at the shopping centre.
This spot is children, family and lovers friendly, you can take long walks to clear your head; get inspiration if you need one and it’s a spot to sit, reminisce and read books. The atmosphere is everything!
Don’t forget to follow @tourwithswagger and @gbogbo_swagger
Life is beautiful... Take a trip!!!
Written May 20, 2019
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Hello,
Wanted to double check. What days and times are the castle open, and will I need to let them know in advance that I want to visit?
Written August 6, 2021
I guess that it might be closed now due to COVID-19 restrictions. It was open daily in January 2020.
Written April 3, 2020
I would give your 3 hours. The castle is not big but wanting to take it all in you will want to give yourself time. Also, ton the day we went there only two tours guides so we had to wait about 30 minutes.
Written September 29, 2019
It is open every day of the week. I’m not sure of opening and closing times. We went on a Sunday.
Written July 8, 2019
Hello
Can someone tell me where the entrance to the Castle is, and where to find the Guide?
Thank you
Written January 10, 2018
Hi Tracey,
I was to the Osu Castle in november 2017 alone and with out booking any guide, in a whim sort of. I took a tro tro heading from Labadi beach to Jamestown and asked the driver to let me of where the road to the castle started, and so he did and I walked the rest of the way up to the castle gates. No problem there.
The entrace is not through the main gate, but through a glass cube at the side and you go through a metal detector and will be met by guards. The detector and the guards are there because the Ghanaian politics have build their office just in front the old castle and you have to pass it to get to the old parts. I was met in a much friendly way by the guards and they tried to reach the female guide for me - as it went, the castle intendent came and took me on a private tour through the castle for one hour. I leaved a revue of the tour if you search for Osu Castle. The guards and the intendent where all very polite and helpful. Just remember that part of the castle are not alowed to take photos, so ask your guide. Hope this was helpful!
Written January 19, 2018
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