Makola Flavours
Four hours through Accra's late-night kitchens, charcoal grills and family-run stalls.
Hosted by one of our Accra tastemakers
Experience hosted by Ernest, Bright & other local tastemaker guides
What you can expect
Accra food tour - A chef-led evening tour through Accra, the street stalls, noodle counters and market kitchens that quietly feed the neighbourhood. Full write-up coming soon.
The essentials
Destination
Accra, Ghana
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Language
English
Days of the week
Mon–Fri
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Accra food tour
- Smallest group size in Accra
- Led by Accra tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
<p>We are starting outside Accra Central Library, which opened in 1956, less than a year before Ghana gained independence.
<p>Amelia has been serving breakfast here for around 15 years, starting early each morning as people make their way in and out of Makola for work.
You’ll try
Crispy spiced onion fritterSpiced millet porridge
<p>She has been selling Brukina here for around 10 years, which means she has become a familiar part of the daily flow around Makola.
You’ll try
Creamy millet yoghurt drink
<p>Our Abolo vendor is one of the roaming sellers you will see throughout Makola.
You’ll try
Sweet steamed corn doughFried anchovies
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Accra food tour, Smallest group size in Accra, Led by Accra tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Ernest
Ernest H
Ernest leads this tour in Accra — one of our chef-guides on the ground. Ask them anything: they've spent years finding the counters, kitchens and stalls behind the door.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
Accra Central Library
F75 Thorpe Rd, Accra, Ghana
Reviews
Reviews
Coming soon. Guest reviews from the first departures land here.
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Eat Accra with us.
An evening of charcoal smoke, family recipes and the stories behind them. From US$49 per guest.