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Sight on Site Tour
Edem with arms wide open at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park fountains in Accra

Akwaaba · Accra, Ghana

See Ghana through local eyes

Private and small-group tours with Edem — history, markets, street art, beaches and nightlife in Accra, plus unforgettable trips across Ghana.

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Welcome to Sight on Site

Authentic Ghanaian adventures!

Hi, I’m Edem — a professional tour guide based in Accra. I’ll show you the landmarks like Black Star Square and Jamestown, but also the places most visitors never find, like Nima market. Whether you’re visiting or you live in Ghana, come explore my city like a friend, not a tourist.

Meet Edem
Edem jumping for joy in front of the Kwame Nkrumah statue
Edem with a group of happy guests at the Jamestown Lighthouse

Local stories,told righton site

Every tour is personal. We go at your pace, eat where locals eat, and I share the stories behind each place — from the 1957 independence march to the fishermen of Jamestown.

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What to do in Accra

From the independence monuments to rooftop bars, here’s what I love showing guests in my city.

  • Independence historyBlack Star Square & Nkrumah Park
  • Old JamestownLighthouse, canoes & boxing gyms
  • Markets & foodMakola, Nima & kelewele stalls
Visitors under the Black Star GateEdem and a guest by a Jamestown muralGuests at the Jamestown LighthouseA craft shop full of carved masks
  • Street artMurals & the Chale Wote festival
  • BeachesDrummers & coconuts at Labadi
  • NightlifeHighlife & Afrobeats in Osu
Full Accra guide

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Our most-loved tours — solo travellers and private groups welcome.

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Map of Ghana showing tour stops reached from Accra: Aburi, Cape Coast and Elmina, Kakum, Kumasi, Wli Falls, Tafi Atome and Mole National Park.

What to do in Ghana

Ready to leave the city? Castles on the coast, rainforest canopies, waterfalls and wildlife — all within a few hours of Accra.

  1. Cape Coast CastleCentral Region · 3 h from Accra
  2. Elmina CastleCentral Region · 3.5 h from Accra
  3. Kakum National ParkCentral Region
  4. Wli WaterfallsVolta Region · 4.5 h from Accra
  5. Tafi Atome Monkey SanctuaryVolta Region
  6. Kumasi & the Ashanti KingdomAshanti Region · 5 h from Accra
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Gather ’round, it’s adventure time!

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What guests say after exploring Ghana with Edem.

  • Edem made us feel like we were visiting a friend, not taking a tour. We saw the big sights but also places we would never have found on our own.
    Guest nameLondon, UK · Accra City Highlights
  • The food tour was the highlight of our trip. Edem knew every stall owner by name and made sure we tried everything — kelewele is now my favourite snack.
    Guest nameBerlin, Germany · Markets & Street Food
  • A very emotional day, and Edem handled it with real care and knowledge. Safe, punctual and so easy to talk to. Highly recommended.
    Guest nameAtlanta, USA · Cape Coast, Elmina & Kakum

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We’d love to hear from you

Tell Edem what you’re dreaming of — a single afternoon in Accra or a week across Ghana — and he’ll put together a plan and a price. No payment needed to enquire.

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