Nassau Shore Excursion: Half-Day Historical Tour
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57 Ratings
Nassau

Take a tour of Nassau’s history on this half-day trip. You’ll see the city’s well-known landmarks including the Cloisters of Paradise Island, Graycliff Chocolate Factory, and the Pirates Museum. Your guide, a local expert, will provide a fascinating glimpse into the island’s past and lifestyle.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory - 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.

  • Versailles Gardens and Cloisters - 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.

  • Queen’s Staircase - 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.

  • Graycliff Chocolatier - 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.

  • John Watling’s Distillery - 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

  • Pirates of Nassau Museum - 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)

What's Included
  • Pick up and drop off services at major hotels and the Prince George Wharf.
  • Complimentary bottled water.
  • Transport in an air-conditioned full-size van.
  • Food and beverage samples included.
  • Local taxes covered.
  • Live commentary during the tour.
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • We do not provide Pick up and drop off services to any Airbnbs or private residential homes.
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Location
Woodes Rodgers Walk
Exit cruise ship and out of port gate. Cross the street to the left at the water fountain in front of the pink and white Tourism Police Station Building. Staff members will be wearing bright orange shirt holding a sign that displays the name ( Tyrone Wilson's Nassau Shore Excursion. )
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Emily_s
Mar 25, 2024
Best Nassau tour! - 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!
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M6385ldcherylb
Jan 7, 2024
Great tour - This is the BEST tour you could ever want. Nikki did an amazing tour for us, she is super knowledgeable about everything Bahama. She went above and beyond! We saw the real Bahamas and it's amazing people. What a great time we had! Don't miss this tour. Top notch 100%. Thank you, Nikki so much. You made our short visit so enjoyable!!
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Stephoneg2023
Nov 26, 2023
Taxi Review - Great service, great family owned business and yery professional. When we go back again to the Bahamas we will use his services again couldn't recommend him enough. Thanks Tyrone Wilson's V.I.P. Taxi & Tour services we appreciate you and your daughter Nikki.
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Johnlp1797wb
Nov 18, 2023
Would give Tyrone 5 stars!! - My husband and myself have been to Nassau 7 times and we always do the same things. This trip was different, we met a very nice man named Tyrone outside the straw market. He approached us and talked to us about his tour and also answered a few questions we had. At no point in the conversation did we feel pressured to go with him, this was something that was totally different with others. Tyrone took us chocolate tasting, we tried rum cakes, looked around Atlantis, went to the beach, shopping he gave us so much more about the island and the experience that we had was priceless!!! We were looking for a street painter and did not know his name… Tyrone took us passes a few that he thought it could be and WE FOUND him ( his name is James and he is equally amazing for street painting ) We will 💯% use Tyrone on our next trip in February!!! Tyrone thank you for be fun, knowledgeable and professional!! Best wishes to you and your family! Kelly and John Lizanich!!
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Kingjeremiahdominic
Nov 17, 2023
The best Bahamian tour - This tour is nothing short of amazing! Nikki is a wonderful tour guide!! She is very knowledgeable about Bahamian culture and history and is such an exceptional person. We recommend 1000%!
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848negras
Sep 12, 2023
amazing - super professional, we had a blast.... my family love it. if you want to have great time in Bahamas, I fully recommend his services. definitely if we come again will hire his services again.
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652bjorng
Aug 8, 2023
5-star tour - Tyrone made our stop at nassau so good Tyrone knows his stuff (and steps) thank you so much Tyrone for a great tour AUGH!
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Larsdenedel
Aug 8, 2023
Amazing, would 100% recommend - Tyrone is the best, showed us all the local places that you wouldn’t see without taking the tour. Everything was amazing, all the stops. It’s hard to pick just one out of them.
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Mikef3832
Aug 7, 2023
One of the highlights of our vacation. - My wife and I went out on the morning tour with Tyrone and his daughter and couldn't have been more pleased. They were both very personable and informative. I'd have to say, it was a highlight of our vacation there.
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Y6481cqglendag
Jul 24, 2023
Top Notch Tour! - The historical knowledge about the island was my absolute favorite part! All the local favorite stops and taste samples of wine, rum, and chocolate were a very close second! Tyrone was very friendly and helpful! We had an awesome time on our family reunion tour! Job WELL DONE!!
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