Asante Culture and Heritage Tour

Asante Culture and Heritage Tour

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About This Tour in Kumasi

Our Culture and Heritage Tour in the Ashanti region take you to the Bonwire Kente Weaving Center and the Ntonso Adinkra Craft Village for an epic and memorable experience of a lifetime. See skilled weavers at work, creating vibrant Kente cloth on traditional looms. Learn about the significance of different patterns and designs used in Kente cloth. Watch craftsmen create traditional Adinkra symbols using ancient techniques. Browse the variety of products available, such as cloth, pottery, and wood carvings. See the cocoa trees up close and learn about the process of growing cocoa in Cocoa tree plantation. Learn about the process of harvesting cocoa pods, extracting the beans, and how the beans are fermented, dried, and processed into chocolate.

Why Visit Kumasi?

Kumasi, Ghana offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Kumasi provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Kumasi

You can reach Kumasi, Ghana by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Guide In-person: English
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Personal Shopping

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We will use 3 hour for the visits at the centers but the remaining 1hour 30minutes is for the ride to the centers and 45 minutes drive from Kumasi to the centers.

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Bonwire kente weaving center is the birth place of kente cloth in Ghana 1 hour

Bonwire kente weaving center is the birth place of kente cloth in Ghana. During this tour you will be given the history of the kentecloth. After that you will learn how to weave the popular kente cloth like a local. At Ntonso you will learn about the Adinkra cloth,Adinkra means farewell or goodbye. The cloth was used as a mourning cloth for the Asantes back in the days. The cloth was coming in red and black colour but now is coming in so many beautiful colours.

Home or birthplace of Kente cloth in Ghana 2 hours

Home or birthplace of Kente cloth in Ghana. The tour will take you through the process of weaving the Kente cloth and the history of the Kente. After the tour you will get the chance to weave like a local.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.

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