Nassau: Private City Tour with Forts, Art & Rum Cake Tasting

Summary

Walk Nassau’s old forts, taste rum cake, and hear local stories

You’ll ride through Nassau’s colorful streets with a local guide, climb the Queen’s Staircase, sample fresh Bahamian rum cake, wander forts like Charlotte & Fincastle, browse Straw Market crafts, and hear stories you probably won’t find in any brochure. Expect laughter—and maybe a little sweat climbing those steps.

4.91

(148 reviews)

What’s the experience like?

“Try not to eat the whole thing at once,” our guide joked as he handed me a piece of rum cake outside this tiny bakery in Nassau. I didn’t listen—warm, sweet, soaked in Bahamian rum—and honestly, I’m still thinking about it. The city tour started earlier that morning with a minivan pickup (right on time), and from the first minute, it felt like we were seeing Nassau through someone who’d grown up here. There was music drifting from open windows, kids waving at us near Parliament Square, and that sticky-salty air you only get by the sea.

We stopped at Fort Charlotte first—huge stone walls, dark tunnels, and views that made me pause (not just for photos). Our guide told stories about pirates and soldiers; I tried to imagine what it must’ve sounded like back then. The Queen’s Staircase surprised me—66 steps cut right into limestone by hand. It was cooler down there, almost quiet except for water trickling somewhere nearby. I caught my breath halfway up and laughed when someone behind me muttered about leg day. The private city tour kept moving but never felt rushed; we even had time to poke around the Straw Market where women were weaving baskets and calling out prices in this sing-song way.

I liked how nothing felt staged. At the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, we met a curator who explained a painting in such plain words I actually got it—no art degree required. We drove past old colonial buildings painted pink and white; our guide pointed out which ones had been jails or banks or hospitals (I lost track). There were stops for herbal tea samples (tasted like earth and mint) and more history than I expected—especially at the Nassau Public Library which used to be a jail. So yeah, if you want a private city tour of Nassau that mixes real life with just enough history and snacks to keep you happy, this is it.

2h

Step-by-step itinerary

Top questions

How long is the Nassau private city tour?

The private city tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

Is hotel pickup included in the Nassau city tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included if selected during booking.

What attractions are visited on this Nassau tour?

You’ll visit Fort Charlotte, Fort Fincastle, Queen’s Staircase, Parliament Square, Straw Market, Government House, National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, and more.

Are drinks provided during the tour?

Yes, complimentary drinks are offered during the tour.

Can children join this Nassau sightseeing tour?

Yes; children must be accompanied by an adult. Child rates apply when sharing with two paying adults.

Is there food tasting on this city tour?

You’ll get to sample authentic Bahamian rum cake and herbal teas during the tour.

How many people can join a single booking?

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required; up to 14 people can join one booking.

Are service animals allowed on this private tour?

Yes; service animals are allowed on this Nassau city tour.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transport by private vehicle with hotel pickup if selected at booking. You’ll have a professional local guide throughout your journey plus complimentary drinks along the way. Entry to key sites like forts is covered as well as tastings of Bahamian rum cake and herbal teas before returning you comfortably to your starting point.

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