Nassau · NASSAU HISTORICAL & CULTURAL WALKING TOURS
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Three hundred years of pirates, loyalists and rum-runners are still standing downtown. These walking tours are the best way to read Bay Street: the harbour forts, the straw market, the government buildings and the stories behind them, with durations, group sizes and prices for each.
Taste five Nassau bites plus a rum cocktail on a small-group downtown walking tour with history stops and local recipes.
“Be prepared for a lot of walking. Bring a water bottle. Princess was very friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the food as well as the history of the area.”
Sample Nassau rum, snacks, and cocktails on a small-group walk ending at The Lucerne speakeasy and John Watling’s Distillery.
“Amazing experience, Shad will take you for a genuine tour with history of the Bahamas and the distillery interlaced. Very entertaining and a fun experience from beginning to end. Would definitely recommend others to give it a try for the tour of the local community and the rum tastings. Shad was unbeatable, knowledgeable, and overall FUN!”
Half-day Nassau food and history bus tour with tastings, Queen’s Staircase sights, a cake factory stop, forts, and a local lunch plus pickup.
“This is a must do on your vacation in the Bahamas. The tour was informative and Sandy and Jason were so much fun! We learned a lot about the food and culture...exactly what we were hoping for...a fabulous experience!!!”
A 3-hour small-group walk through downtown Nassau’s top landmarks, art, and tastings, ending at the Straw Market for $55.
“Charles was an awesome tour guide! He provided history of the island and showed us highlights of Nassau including the Queen's staircase and Fort Fincastle with a spectacular view of the island. We tasted wine at Bahama Barrels Winery and chocolate at Graycliff Chocolate Factory, saw interesting art at the National Art Gallery, and enjoyed a short tour of John Watling's. It was a well-paced and interesting tour. Would highly recommend!”
A 3-hour Nassau walking tour led by a local guide with key sights plus rum and chocolate samples, priced low and tip-based.
“Christa was a gracious host and it was a nice lightweight tour of the Bahamas highlights. I pnly wish that we could spemd a little more time in some of the factories. We stopped at an alcoholic ice cream shop that also had nonalcoholic options. We also stopped at the rum distillery, chocolate and wine tasting. And the coconut stand, in addition to main historical stops. It was just the right walking length but could have been longer if we stayed longer at certain establishments. We had 2 tweens and the pace was fine. There was a family with a stroller and there were enough stairs that a carrier would…”
Taste Nassau with five local stops, rum and chocolate, plus old-town architecture and history on a small-group 3-hour walk.
“It was an awesome tour. Pierre our guide was great. Funny and kept it moving. Only downfall i would say about this tour was the cost, think it was a little to high per person for it. But was a fun time had.”
Downtown Nassau in 3 hours on foot with an English guide, Queen’s Staircase views, forts, art museums, plus rum, chocolate, and tea stops.
“Stephen was very knowledgeable and looked after us very well. we got to see some beautiful sites and the wine and chocolate tasting was the icing on the cake.”
See Nassau’s top landmarks fast on a 2.5-hour guided ride to Queen’s Staircase, forts, Atlantis, and tastings for $60.
“Parish was great and had a lot of knowledge. He took us to the places we wanted to go and gave us all the information we needed.”
A 3.5-hour Nassau food and history bus tour with six tasty stops, local drinks, and lunch, plus big-site history sights with small-group ease.
“The tour was worth every penny. Sandy the tour guide was awesome. Right choices of sampling and great lunch. I and my wife loved it.”
A 3.5-hour Nassau shore excursion by air-conditioned van with Queen’s Staircase, rum cake, chocolate, and island history.
“This tour is fantastic! Nikki our tour guide was so knowledgeable and provided incredible historical information about this beautiful island! Nikki was able to make us feel comfortable and like VIPs to all the attractions we went to!”
Walk downtown Nassau’s top landmarks with a local guide, headset + map included, plus free rum, chocolate, and tastings on a 2.5-hour route.
“Do this walking tour! Stephen is a young spirited host and will keep you safe you as navigate through downtown Nassau and learn about the culture & history here. My 10 year old even enjoyed it and Stephen offered her breaks in the shade when he saw her struggling with the heat & sun.”
Nassau cultural heritage tour with Fort Charlotte, Ardastra Gardens, Graycliff chocolate, and Junkanoo Beach plus daiquiri and pickup.
“We did this tour again approximately a year later than we took the first tour. This is one of the best tours that I have been on. We were fortunate to have Berdy as our guide this time and she did an amazing job. We were allowed to go at our oRead more”
Half-day Nassau tour with Queen’s Staircase, Paradise Island and Atlantis photos, rum and chocolate tastings, plus Pirates Museum.
“Our tour guide Nikki was GREAT! She showed us all around Nassau. She came into the locations with us to tell us about the history of each. We got to meet lots of locals along the way. I highly recommend this tour!”
A small-group Nassau city tour with hotel pickup, Fort Montagu, Queen’s Staircase, and multiple food-and-drink tastings, including conch fritters.
“A fantastic time spent enjoying the scenery and food and history of the local area. It’s a can’t miss tour. It turned out to be a 3+ hour tour because the tour guide took the time to explain what we were eating where we were going and why it was important.”
