Nassau: Rum Tasting & Food Walking Tour with Speakeasy

What Did Pirates Actually Drink in Nassau? Find Out at a Hidden Speakeasy

You walk through downtown Nassau with a local guide who tells the uncensored history of pirates and bootleggers, stop at multiple venues for 5 rum tastings and 3 cocktails, eat conch fritters and local appetizers, and finish by mixing your own drink at an exclusive speakeasy. Groups stay under 12, so you're not herded through with 50 other people, and the whole thing takes one afternoon without you having to arrange transport or figure out where to go next.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rum tasting and Nassau sightseeing

• Visit handcrafted Bahamian rums
• Taste wines and moonshine
• See downtown Nassau attractions
• Enter secret exclusive speakeasy

The experience

What if the resort stories about Nassau left out the best part? This walking tour skips the beach-resort version and goes straight into the town's actual history: the pirates, the bootleggers, the contraband that moved through these streets. Your guide is a local who knows the uncensored version, and they're taking a group of no more than 12 people through downtown Nassau to the places tourists don't usually find on their own.

The rum tasting and food walking tour moves through several stops, starting with hand-crafted rums made in the Bahamas, then moving into wine and moonshine tastings as you walk past the sightseeing attractions that frame the real story. Along the way you'll eat conch fritters, locally infused appetizers, and rum cake: enough to keep you grounded while you're tasting. The guide talks you through what you're drinking, so by the time you reach the speakeasy (a private venue you can only access by booking this tour), you're not just consuming rum, you're understanding it.

At the speakeasy, the hands-on part kicks in: you'll make your own cocktail. The guide walks you through the basics, and then you're mixing. Three cocktails total across the tour, five rum tastings, and a tutorial that actually sticks because you're doing it yourself, not just listening. Groups start as strangers and by the end people are exchanging numbers and talking about extending the night.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and eat something before you go: the tour moves at a steady pace through town and alcohol on an empty stomach is a fast way to ruin the experience. Restroom facilities are at every stop. You need to be 18 or older and bring a valid photo ID. If you're arriving by cruise ship and your vessel is late or can't dock due to weather, you get a full refund.

What’s included

Your day includes a local guide, hand-crafted rum tastings (5 total), wine and moonshine tastings, conch fritters, locally infused appetizers, rum cake, three cocktails, a rum tasting tutorial, a rum cocktail mixology session where you make your own drink, exclusive access to a private speakeasy, and local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30, 13:30 and 15:30

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Islandz Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the real Nassau story, not the resort version, and don't want to spend your afternoon figuring out where to go or what to order. The guide handles the route, the venues, and the pacing, so you just show up and drink.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the tour start?

Start time is not listed. Contact the operator for departure times and availability.

Is this tour suitable for cruise passengers?

Yes. If your ship is late or unable to dock due to bad weather, you're eligible for a full refund.

Do I need a photo ID?

Yes. A valid photo ID is required, especially if you're 18 years old. The legal drinking age in the Bahamas is 18.

What food is included?

Conch fritters, locally infused appetizers, and rum cake are included in the tour.

How many people are in each group?

Groups are capped at 12 guests maximum.

Can I do this tour if I'm pregnant?

This tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

What should I wear?

Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. The tour involves walking through downtown Nassau.

Is there a minimum age requirement?

Yes. You must be at least 18 years old to participate and consume alcohol. A valid photo ID is required.

What if I have a spinal injury?

This tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries due to the walking involved.