Am amazing place to visit if you are interested in the history of the role that Ghana played in the Slave Trade. The castle itself is not well maintained, and most of the rooms you can see are empty. However its very much worth the visit, just make sure you get a tour guide that can tell you the history of the castle. It will bring chills to your bones.

Very exciting experience. You first hand info of how and under inhumane conditions our ancestors were living in the castle before being transported to Europe and America.

Ever in Ghana, don’t miss a chance to visit this castle for vivid history of slave trade. I’ll also recommend Elmina boat cruise for a wonderful experience of the Elmina castle.

A lot of history, a lot about our past. Its quite ironic that people who claimed to be Christians could perpetrate the atrocities that were committed in these castles.Its worth a visit.My only problem is that the castles need renovation. The gate fees are ridiculously cheep no wonder they are not able to maintain the place.

Friendly and well abreast tour guides, clean and beautiful view of the ocean and of the city

The first European slave trading post in all of sub-Saharan Africa. I was here, at the Elmina castle to learn all about what our ancestors had to endure for our freedom. Very emotional and sad scenes over here. For a moment I was angry but later I thought it was all good, because they fought for a good course. Then again, nobody should be put in such an inhuman situation not even your enemy. Nevertheless, it was a great experience, finally got to know everything about this slave trade stories. If you’ve never been here, you should definitely add it to your to-do list.

The Elmina castle plays great role in black slavery history. If you wanto learn more about the Triangular slave trade then book a tour here. I personally learned a lot and happy we’ve been able to keep this to tell our story as Africans.

Beautiful historic castle well cared for. Its worth a visit

40 cedis to enter and incredibly knowledgeable tour from Bright. Very interesting although disgustingly shameful history of Elmina, under the Dutch, sits alongside Cape Coast castle under the British and all of the disruptive intrigue caused amongst local people. This is a global must see!

Such a nice experience. But our tour guard had the habit of extorting monies from visitors. After the entrance fee, youre not supposed to pay anything again.

The entrance fee is 5 cedis for ghanaians and 40 ghana cedis for foreiners. A tour guide is assigned to a group of people and then the tour begins.Our tour guide was thorough and a good story teller. The history of what our people went through at the hands of these slave masters was appalling and heart wrenching. It was a sombre place.😩

The Elmina Castle is the oldest and biggest castle below the Sahara. It was built in 1482 by the Portuguese as a trading post. It has since then passed through different owners including the Dutch and later on the British. It was a crucial post during the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade. It is located at the West coast of Ghana in the town of Elmina. The castle also known as St. Georges castle  was like other West African slave fortresses, housed luxury suites for the Europeans in the upper levels. The slave dungeons below were cramped and filthy, each cell often housing as many as 200 people at a time, without enough space to even lie down.

Very informative tour of a great historical landmark

The tour guide by name Fred Mensah was very good. i enjoyed his tour around the castle.

Very interesting place. Soo unfortunate l couldnt go on an inside tour because as at 7.30 am l had to wait till 9am but time didnt permit me. Will definitely come back. Big ups Central Region

It’s a historical palace by Portugal. IN front of the castle near parking area 2 cheater waiting for visitor, First of all they will asked the visitor name after that when visitor come back from the castle, they will give one sea shell where he wrote visitor name & a fake donation paper the wrong figure what he wrote himself. Then if you donate them another one will asked you again give me some more I am also the his partner. the first one is for school the second one is for me! I am requesting the management of Elmina Castle please take action against the cheater otherwise international visitor will not visit this castle. Please put them to the jail.

Just like the Cape coast castle, entry fees are very inexpensive and there are tour guides who ran sessions throughout the day. Remember to carry an extra bag of bravery as the stories are devastating.

Ghanaians pay 5 cedi per personNote,theres no eatery so go with snacksMy tour guide wasnt livelyI love travelling on Saturdays but change they say, is constant. And so with that in mind, we went on this trip on a Friday morning but at dawn as always. We met at Shiashe and began our journey to the central region, I ply the road a lot, therefore, nothing was exciting to see. We just conversed throughout and took pictures on the bus. The traffic at Budumburam did not disappoint, it was in full effect even at 7 am, with the fante kenkey sellers out with their goods by the roadside, so were the fish sellers. The plan was to visit 3 places in 1 day which meant 3 different outfits packed and a bigger budget.

Great history lesson about the slave trade and a great reminder not to repeat it in any form.

Such a humbling and spiritual experience....Thank God for our Ancestors. Ashe.

Woow, Im naturally a person of so many words, lol but this experience has left me speechless. Its an amazing place to be, through my visit I got to know that the Elimina Castle is the oldest in sub saharan Africa. It is 500 years old. I had the opportunity to walk through the space the governors were using as their chambers. I together with my friends entered the female cells and the metal door was closed for just 1 minutes but hey we couldnt stand the heat and darkness. Elmina castle has a wonderful view of the whole Elmina township and the breeze wooow....is a place everyone should visit when in Ghana. Before I go...their washroom is very neat compared to what I had expected. Lovely place. Full of history.

Horrific story but absolutely worth a visit

Such an experience. Especially for an African American exploring West Africa for the first time

Excellent tour about the chilling experience of the African slave trade

Nice to learn many things

One of the three castles built in west Africa and the biggest amongst them. Three castles are Christian bourg castle in Accra, cape coast castle and Elimina Castle.

Tour guide was excellent... I think his name is Philip... Quite an experience...

Historical site. Tour guides are quite knowledgeable and helpful. A place worth visiting by every black person

An important but sad place that is so worthwhile to visit. 40GHS entry fee that includes a one hour or so guided tour. A former church and slave market now serves as a simple museum that does a good job telling a bit of the history of the area. In visiting different parts of the castle and from hearing the stories being told one can only have a glimpse of the suffering and humiliation that occured here. Hard to visit a place like this and not be moved by the things that happened here. Dehumanizing people is definitely not the way to make the world a better place.

Enthralling story behind it, soulful

It was intense going in on the energy inside, but when I walked out I felt empowerment to move forward in mighty way. I give thanks to all my ancestors of venerated Good character that bloody sacrificed for me. Aseo

There’s a lot of history on this site. Sad tales all over and it’s not easy to leave without shedding a tear or two. The African of the colonial era endured a lot!

If you want to feel the adventures and have a view of the slavery which went on in Africa and Gold Coast in particular you have to visit this place.

Its a true reflection of history, making you feel as you existed in the time it was happening. It has all the moment of his just at this time. Its all you need to know history

Historical tourist destination kept to meet the modern demands. Youll get to experience the slave trade in real time, acknowledge the significance of the slave trade and get to see Elmina in its former and present.

Elimina castle is a historic place

My visit to this castle was very educational and overwhelming. It was more enlightening than what i read in history books, I cant wait to visit again soon and relive the experiences

If you take out the fact that our tour guide rushed our tour because we got there almost at closing time, it was an educative trip. Awesome view of the town and provides amazing photo backdrops

It has been beautifully renovated but still looking natural. Excellent instructors and place to be as an Aftican

Worth the visit. Good to know the dark past. Enlightening

It is okay to challenge the sequence of events during the slavery period, but we can never deny its occurrence. This place serves as a reminder for all those who are tone death to the realities of the dark slavery history. This is a must visit site for all mankind, but especially important for all black and brown people. We should all know and understand our history before we can move forward #sankofa!

Loved loved loved it.... History can be a difficult subject... But then with the serene environment here, its quite soothing

This is a must visit. I learnt so much over here

Loved learning the history of this castle from our tour guide

Your best Boat Cruising in Ghana

A historic architectural masterpiece. The tour guide exhibited a rich sense of history. It was an eye opener to the may hills of colonialism

This place probably has a lot of history but if you do not pay for a guide the only knowledge of the history is what you read online which is not always authentic. It was a lot of rooms that seemed ill- painted with a couple of plaques above the door which said things like Governors Room etc.Pretty boring walking into rooms - you can be in and out within 15/20 minutes.Would not waste your money 40 Cedi no matter how small the entree fee seems.Very disappointed!

Loved the boat ride and experience with Captain Prince. Ask at the castle entrance.

Amazing insightful sad and extremely educational. Very beautiful surrounding area with Cape Coast giving you a loving and historical taste of Ghana.

This is one of the Oldest Castles in the West Coast of Africa. It has a very rich history for all those interested in the African story

Its always amazing to be at these castles, so much to learn and get in touch with your ancestors and history. Love it

Recognised as a UNESCO Heritage site, Elmina Castle remains one of the oldest buildings that was instrumental in sub-suharan slave trade. Explore the slave dungeons and reconnect to 400years of history.

The tour guides are knowledgeable, professional and friendly

Full of history of our forefathers and why most black people are all over the world

Ironically such a beautiful structure/view with such a dark past. It really was very valuable to learn about its history with slave trade on the tour, and seeing it brought me just a bit closer to understanding just how terrible it was for those who suffered. And although it was sad and sickening, i was reminded just how important it is to remember the past so that I can try to everything in my power to never let history repeat itself again. Overall a very powerful experience and i would recommend anyone to go there if they get the chance, not to treat it as just a tourist attraction, but to use it as a time to reflect on the history whose influence still heavily remains today.

Went on a tour of the place, Some parts havent been preserved well. It was still a decent experience.

It was a really nice place to visit

Interesting history, well informed tour guide Mugabe, speaks nicely and politely, and provided very good customer service.

Elmina Castle is a powerful emotive journey through a complex and terrible history of inhumane interactions; ironically, it is viewed through rather picturesque architecture.

This tour was amazing! It was hard to see the conditions my ancestors were subject to. The tour guide was very skilled in explaining everything.

It’s one of the best castles we visited. Definitely join the guided tour which is included with the entrance fee.Be careful with the people trying to ask your names as they will come back with seashells with your names on them so you are forced to buy. They made one for me but I was warned by a local friend in advance so even they made it I didn’t take it.

Must go. Affordable, nice drive, nice people, nice beach. Good place to relax at least for a night

A sight reminiscent of the slave trade. Filled with mixed emotions. Sad what our ancestors had to go through.

This is a heartbreaking experience. Be prepared. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history.

This place tells you more history about our fathers who suffered from the hands of the Portuguese.

The visit leaves a strong impression. A must for anyone coming to Africa to visit there

Stories sad listening to. Building and view is magnificent. If only it was used for good.

Very dark history at the oldest European built castle in west africa. Beautiful architectural work nevertheless..

Know your roots as an African. Nana Yaw the tour guide was very insightful. Thumbs up!

Historical place and very interesting. Also nice overview over Elmina.

It was quite an enlightening experience and anexposition into the transatlantic slave trade from the Portuguese, Dutch and British. I was quite reflective of our history and the impact this had and is still having in our lives. I think the building has been well kept and the tour guides are quite knowledgeable

Absolutely amazing, the history behind the castle and the part it played in the slave trade is something everyone should know about. If your in Cape Coast you cant miss it.

Gave me an awakening on what our black ancestors suffered. It is indeed a place to be preserved. It admonishes the whole of humanity never to commit such atrocious again.

Such history within these walls. I would love to return someday.

This is tough and obviously there is some emotions attached to a place like this. I rated it 5 stars because every creed and race need to visit Elmina and Cape Coast Castle to learn about this atrocity.If you do visit, be sure to ask for Sebastian to be your tour guide at both venues.

Nice built sea defense but surroundings an eyesore

It was a great experience. We visited the dungeons and halls

I had fun...Mr Ato Clifford did a splendid job,he explained everything into details....thank u sir.

Beautiful scenery. Lovely picture background. Great story about African history. A great place to visit while in Ghana. The water view from the castle is serene

Visiting this place tells more about slave trade than what is written on any book. You need to be strong not to shed tears, but then, you cant hold back the rush of goose pimples in your skin.The most annoying part is the church that was located right above the female dungeon.Visit this place with your families and friends; we all need to understand and appreciate the sacrifices the African Saints NOT slaves made centuries ago.May Their Souls Rest with The Lord Forever.

Very good historic site for everyone to visit

This is the classic colonial castle built to manage the slaves during the horrible slaves period. The castle is very well maintained and it was used also to shoot the film Amistad. It is really worth to see and do not miss it!

Its a very nice place that reminds us how our ancestors suffered and fought for freedom 🙏 its sad when you hear the story but it gives you strength to never give up and fight for what you believe in. ❤️

A very exciting tourist site

Nice place, good reception. Keep it up

A very well maintained castle with a rich (but sad history). The tour is about an hour, but is well worth it.

This castle is over 500 years old and is the starting point of the history of the enslavement of the black race. To get the full picture, visit the castle, located at Elmina, about 10mins drive from Cape Coast, the capital of the Central Region of Ghana.

Elmina Castle was built in 1482. It served as resting place by the white who came to do slave business, the slaves were also kept there before their final departure from Ghana

I wept for my ancestors. Listened to the sad tale of their sojourn at the castle before being sent away as slaves to their masters. Im still traumatized.

Its a very nice place to go and learn about our ancestors md the slave trade

I had the time of my life in Cape Coast! Its an experience I will never forget!

Was very educative..your guard was very good. Boakye_Yiadom

If you can hold your tears when they tell the stories, when you see where the slaves slept & get to the point of no return...then go. Its beautiful views makes you wonder how such inhumane things can happen at such a beautiful place. The tour guides are great & helpful, they have gift shops and be sure to take beautiful pictures at the top with the ocean view

If u inquiry for the knowledge of the African race, the oppression we were subjected to and our struggle for independence and freedom than Elmina Castle is the place to be. Its located in the heart of the ancient town of Elmina in the Central Region on the coast of Ghana ( formally Gold Coast).

History rich UNESCO tourism site. It is a place you should put on your lis to visit

Worth the long trip..... I love the seas breeze... It has a very touching history one that is worth sharing and experiencing.....

Amazing review of history of slavery. Very thorough. Intriquing and respectful. Very good.

This was a very chilling eperience. I could feel the souls of the people who may have been my ancestors as I stood in places knowing people had been put there to die. It was a very enlightening experience. Very sad to see up close, but necessary. My tour guide was great and seemed very knowledgeable and fielded every question I and my colleagues had with ease.

Nice experience. Well maintained environment with welcoming Staff.

Old but still strong and nice place to visit