Title: Things to Do in Cape Coast in 2026 | Expedia.com [Cape Coast Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cape-Coast.dx6344398)[Hotels in Cape Coast](https://expedia.com/Cape-Coast-Hotels.d6344398.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Cape Coast](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Cape-Coast.d6344398.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Cape Coast](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Cape-Coast.d6344398.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cape Coast Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Cape-Coast.d6344398.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Cape Coast ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Cape Coast Types of activities [Cape Coast Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cape-Coast.dx6344398) ![Aerial view to Coenraadsburg fortress from the roof of Elmina castle, Ghana](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344398/5580d371-33ad-4030-a9a6-9c4f3a66c746.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view to Coenraadsburg fortress from the roof of Elmina castle, Ghana](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344398/5580d371-33ad-4030-a9a6-9c4f3a66c746.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Landscape view from the roof of Elmina castle and fortress, Ghana](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344398/486144e8-b84a-4660-ae94-2f0e03996799.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A view from Cape Coast Castle (there will be rain).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344398/83a06d7b-8dc8-4842-8f7c-601f3faf835f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cape Coast Castle , GH](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344398/d2c68ff0-dc79-45a8-a093-7bd49ccbf9bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Cape Coast Attractions Eager to know the most popular experiences and activities in Cape Coast? Shopping galore, delicious local fare and a broad range of spectacular attractions are just a taste of what you'll get. Get your bags packed and discover this buzzing city. Discover what makes Cape Coast tick with some of the very best [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6344398&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips). 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6344398) ## Recommended things to do in Cape Coast | Number of things to do | 36 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Malabu Guided Tour](/things-to-do/malabu-guided-tour.a50202085.activity-details): $80 | | Top 5 things to do | [Cape Coast Castle Elmina Castle and Kakum National Park](/things-to-do/cape-coast-castle-elmina-castle-and-kakum-national-park.a49077112.activity-details)[Cape Coast Day Tour in Ghana](/things-to-do/cape-coast-day-tour-in-ghana.a45435985.activity-details)[Full Day Culture and Nature Tour of Cape Coast](/things-to-do/private-full-day-tour-in-the-rich-culture-and-nature-in-ghana.a48992290.activity-details)[Cultural and Heritage Experience In Cape Coast](/things-to-do/indigenous-cultural-experience-in-cape-coast.a47031595.activity-details)[Cape Coast Heritage tour](/things-to-do/cape-coast-tour.a48167401.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Full Day Culture and Nature Tour of Cape Coast](/things-to-do/private-full-day-tour-in-the-rich-culture-and-nature-in-ghana.a48992290.activity-details)[Cultural and Heritage Experience In Cape Coast](/things-to-do/indigenous-cultural-experience-in-cape-coast.a47031595.activity-details)[Unveiling the Past: Heritage Cape & Elmina Slave castles + Lunch](/things-to-do/unveiling-the-past-heritage-cape-elmina-slave-castles-lunch.a1669778.activity-details)[Cape Coast Castle, Assin Manso Slave River and Door of No Return](/things-to-do/private-tour-in-elmina-cape-coast-castle-and-kakum-national-park.a46628130.activity-details)[Malabu Guided Tour](/things-to-do/malabu-guided-tour.a50202085.activity-details) | ## What to do in Cape Coast - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Cape Coast Sightseeing on a shoestring budget in Cape Coast? Spend time, not money, on fabulous experiences. **University of Cape Coast** \- If you enjoy modern-style design and architecture, add this attraction to your itinerary. **Cape Coast Castle** \- Visit this historic landmark and experience a part of the region's cultural heritage. ### Things to Do in Cape Coast with Kids You'll find loads of fun things to do with your kids in and near Cape Coast. Keep everyone entertained with our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6344398&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly). --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Cape Coast? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Cape Coast ![Cape Coast Castle , GH](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344398/d2c68ff0-dc79-45a8-a093-7bd49ccbf9bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Coast Castle Learn about the local history of Cape Coast when you spend time at Cape Coast Castle. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Cape-Coast-Castle-Cape-Coast.d6107266.Vacation-Attraction) #### University of Cape Coast Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Cape Coast, during your travels in Cape Coast. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Cape-Coast-Cape-Coast.d6107272.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fort William Find out about the history of Cape Coast when you take a trip to Fort William. Take in the musical theater while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Fort-William-Cape-Coast.d686857622592499712.Vacation-Attraction) #### Chapel Square Learn about the local history of Cape Coast when you spend time at Chapel Square. Take in the musical theater while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Chapel-Square-Cape-Coast.d686855685915561984.Vacation-Attraction) #### Emintsimadze Palace You can learn about the history of Cape Coast with a visit to Emintsimadze Palace. Take in the musical theater while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Emintsimadze-Palace-Cape-Coast.d686856450448289792.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Cape Coast ![View from Elmina Castle. My visit there was one of the best and saddest moments of the trip to Ghana. You can't really say how powerful it is going to be until you find yourself there. P.S. More on my visit there and on what I felt (in Romanian)-- https://bit.ly/33Zx0za](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025603/c5be5f9f-3583-44f4-abd2-1a06e057edb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Elmina ![Lonely tree on a hill in Takoradi, Sekondi - Takoradi Metropolitan District and the western region of Ghana. Sekondi-Takoradi is the region](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224940/88cc8217-ea79-4433-8141-84465dbedd81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sekondi-Takoradi ![Fort William in Anomabo - Ghana](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6346933/15577f3c-bcf4-4aa7-8f5a-79d150f7db82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Anomabo ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cape Coast worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Cape Coast? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Cape Coast? ### Is three days enough to stay in Cape Coast? ### What are some activities to do in Cape Coast with kids? > - [Full Day Culture and Nature Tour of Cape Coast](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-full-day-tour-in-the-rich-culture-and-nature-in-ghana.a48992290.activity-details) > - [Cultural and Heritage Experience In Cape Coast](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/indigenous-cultural-experience-in-cape-coast.a47031595.activity-details) > - [Unveiling the Past: Heritage Cape & Elmina Slave castles + Lunch](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/unveiling-the-past-heritage-cape-elmina-slave-castles-lunch.a1669778.activity-details) > - [Cape Coast Castle, Assin Manso Slave River and Door of No Return](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-in-elmina-cape-coast-castle-and-kakum-national-park.a46628130.activity-details) > - [Malabu Guided Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/malabu-guided-tour.a50202085.activity-details) ### What to do in Cape Coast for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Cape Coast? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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