Nassau Trip Overview
Explore Nassau on this half-day historical sightseeing tour. Visit some of the cities most famous attractions pass by the Cloisters of Paradise Island, Graycliff Chocolate Factory and the Pirates Museum. Your local guide will show you around and give you interesting details of the island’s history and culture.
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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Nassau, The Bahamas
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
Explore Nassau on this half-day historical sightseeing tour. Visit some of the cities most famous attractions pass by the Cloisters of Paradise Island, Graycliff Chocolate Factory and the Pirates Museum. Your local guide will show you around and give you interesting details of the island’s history and culture.
Stop At: The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory, 602 E Bay Street, Nassau N-4122 New Providence Island
Begin the tour with driving through the historic city of Nassau with the first stop (approximately 15 minutes) at the Bahamas Rum Cake Factory. The factory produces several scrumptious flavors of rum cake like, pina colada, banana and chocolate. Free samples available at this stop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Versailles Gardens and Cloisters, Paradise Island Dr. One & Only Ocean Club New Providence Island
Next, head across the 65-foot bridge that connects Nassau to Paradise Island drive by the beautiful Cloisters and take memorable photos of the lovely marble statute Silence. This monastery was built in the 12th to 13th century in Montrejau France by the Augustinian Order and was rebuilt in 1968 by J. J. Castremanne for Huntington Hartford.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Queen’s Staircase, Top of Elizabeth Avenue, off Shirley Street, Nassau New Providence Island
The Queen’s Staircase was Carved out of solid limestone in the late 18th century, this 102-foot staircase is a must-see attraction. Climb the 65 steps to the top of Bennet’s Hill the highest point in Nassau and access Fort Fincastle built in 1793 by Lord Dunmore. Guests not able to climb the staircase can stay on board and be driven to the top. At the top you will find a mini market with authentic handmade goods at bargain prices.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Graycliff Chocolatier, 8-14 West Hill Street, Nassau 00000 New Providence Island
This is a 30 minutes stop. Ready for a sweet treat? you will stop at the Graycliff Chocolate Factory for about 20 minutes to see how this famous chocolate is made and sample some of the 17 different flavors.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: John Watling’s Distillery, Buena Vista Estate 17 Delancy Street, Nassau 00000 New Providence Island
The John Watlings Distillery, a local producer of rum where you will have a chance to sample one of the best tasting Pina Colada on the planet
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pirates of Nassau Museum, King and George St, Nassau New Providence Island
The Pirates Museum this interactive pirate attraction in the heart of downtown Nassau transports you to the year 1716 where pirates ruled the Caribbean. (Admission not included)
Duration: 20 minutes
