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Nassau Food Tour: Culinary and Cultural Treasures
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2,947 Ratings
Nassau
Embark on a culinary adventure in Nassau, Bahamas, as you explore the city’s historical neighborhood and indulge in delicious Bahamian cuisine. Discover the local flavors of classic conch dishes, traditional Bahamian cuisine, and more on this small-group food tasting and walking tour.
Embark on a culinary adventure in Nassau, Bahamas, as you explore the city’s historical neighborhood and indulge in delicious Bahamian cuisine. Discover the local flavors of classic conch dishes, traditional Bahamian cuisine, and more on this small-group food tasting and walking tour.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Parliament Square - Travel off the beaten tourist path on this guided culinary adventure- you’ll taste and walk your way through old Nassau’s most delicious and historic neighborhood one delicious bite at a time.
- Government House - We’ll gain access to the Governor’s Mansion and walk through the grounds of the esteemed Government House…
- Parliament Square - Travel off the beaten tourist path on this guided culinary adventure- you’ll taste and walk your way through old Nassau’s most delicious and historic neighborhood one delicious bite at a time.
- Government House - We’ll gain access to the Governor’s Mansion and walk through the grounds of the esteemed Government House property, situated at the top of Mount Fitzwilliam, overlooking Nassau Harbor.
- Graycliff Heritage Village - The country’s first 5-star restaurant and hotel to the elite allows us to tour their lush property- you would have never guessed this hidden gem was situated in the heart of the city!
- John Watling’s Distillery - Tour the Buena Vista Estate while enjoying an exclusive John Watling’s original rum cocktail.
What's Included
- 5 Food tastings, 1 cocktail
- Professionally trained local guide
- Walking tour of downtown Nassau
- Exclusive in-store coupons
- Signature post tour recipe collection
- Seafood & Shellfish substitutions will be vegetarian dishes
- Beachwear and see-through clothing NOT permitted on the tours
- 5 Food tastings, 1 cocktail
- Professionally trained local guide
- Walking tour of downtown Nassau
- Exclusive in-store coupons
- Signature post tour recipe collection
- Seafood & Shellfish substitutions will be vegetarian dishes
- Beachwear and see-through clothing NOT permitted on the tours
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on a culinary adventure and cultural exploration through the historic district of Nassau on this food sampling and walking tour. Relish in hearty tastings sufficient for a satisfying lunch at five distinctive locations ranging from family-run restaurants to specialized food shops. Sample traditional Bahamian dishes such as conch chowder and…
Embark on a culinary adventure and cultural exploration through the historic district of Nassau on this food sampling and walking tour. Relish in hearty tastings sufficient for a satisfying lunch at five distinctive locations ranging from family-run restaurants to specialized food shops. Sample traditional Bahamian dishes such as conch chowder and fritters, a classic meal consisting of steamed chicken, peas and rice, Bahamian-style macaroni and cheese as well as plantains. Gain knowledge about Nassau’s cultural and architectural heritage, the economic hub and capital of the Bahamas, while discovering local dining spots along the picturesque, tree-canopied streets. Benefit from personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide on this intimate tour, which is restricted to 12 participants. Please be advised that this tour does not offer vegan options. Seafood & Shellfish alternatives will be vegetarian meals.
- Maximum number of passengers per tour is 12
- Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. (Infants ages 3 and under who are not eating do not require a ticket)
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Tour is held in all weather conditions (ponchos provided in case of rain)
- Not wheelchair accessible at this time or suitable for guests with severe mobility restrictions
- Please note: it is recommended you wear comfortable walking shoes
- Beachwear, coverups and see-through clothing are not permitted when entering restaurants.
- Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility issues
Location
Bahamian Cookin' Restaurant and Bar
Downtown
The tour will meet outside of Bahamian Cookin' Restaurant & Bar on Parliament Street (between Bay & Shirley Streets.) Bahamian Cookin' is in a pink strip mall across from Parliament Square. Your guide will meet you outside of the restaurant.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(2947 Ratings)
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Michael_o
Jan 14, 2025
Good Food, Great Guide - Our guide, Captain Ron, was the best part of the tour, engaging, entertaining, and knowledgeable. The food, while very good, was next in line. The tour encompassed a fair portion of downtown Nassau, with historical information provided along the way. As said, the food was very good. My wife, who does not normally eat seafood of any kind, ate the conch fritters and fish taco on this tour and enjoyed them. The overall experience was very worthwhile - good food, great guide.
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Heather
Jan 1, 2025
Delicious all the way around! - Nicolette was our tour guide and she was AMAZING!!!! Bahamian Cooking was my personal favorite... everything was outstanding! Favorite drink spot was hands down the moonshine! There's not a bad stop on the entire tour. Highly recommend all the way around! I would totally do it again!
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John_henkelman
Dec 25, 2024
26 stars (believe it, and do it) - Just the fantastic Bahamian food and drink we enjoyed on this adventure alone would be a 5/5, easily. Meeting the proprietors, experiencing their souls embedded in their fine establishments and hearing the stories and history behind them are a 5/5 at the very least. The group from Ohio, Oregon and California who got stuck with me were a minimum 5/5. Now you need to add in our star host and this becomes an outrageous overall entertainment value of 26/5 and the highlight of my visit to Nassau. Let me tell you a bit more about the razor-sharp, witty, self-deprecating, articulate, intelligent, respectful, and naturally positive Lisa. She's 32, a mother of four, has a charming husband who convinced their kids to call her Kevin for a month, absolutely knows her stuff, and optimistically will become the prime minister of the Bahamas. Guy Fieri and the Food Network need to get their @sses over to Nassau to meet her and experience this culinary dream. I'm sure they would quickly understand why Lisa and the Bahamas need to be promoted, and what everyone else not in the know is missing out on. You need to get on this now! #voteforlisa!
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Jae_b
Oct 17, 2024
Bahamian food....yum - What a wonderful way to learn about Nassau Bahama through a walking tour and yummy bites and drinks with an experienced guide like Lisa. She was full of history as well as local dishes. We tasted on delicious yellow chicken curry with rice, plantains, gourmet chocolates, guava pizza, fish tacos, conch fritters and plantain fish bowl. Of course, all the bites came with tasty drinks too.
A wonderful way to learn about the people, history and culture through a food tour. We highly recommend it.
And if you are lucky enough to get Lisa as a guide, even better!
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Navigate16374296002
Oct 8, 2024
So fun! Great food! - Lisa was the BEST tour guide! She had us all laughing with her witty remarks, but was also so knowledgeable about Bahamian history. The food was all unbelievably delicious! 5 stars! Highly recommend!
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Bosco_f
Aug 4, 2024
Awesome tour - What a great tour! Our guide was amazing and the food and drinks were delicious! Loved the chocolate and cigar shop and the rum distillery was very interesting.
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Altheavestrit
Jul 21, 2024
A must do in Nassau - A great way to see downtown Nassau and learn about the history and the local food. Easy walk - everything quite close together and no major hills. Fantastic food and drink at each stop. Our tour guide Lelly was the best! Very knowledgeable about history, food, and taught us how to say things properly here in the Bahamas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would recommend to do this tour early in your visit to Nassau - a great intro and Lelly answered all our practical questions to make our whole week run smoothly. A much better way to see downtown than sweating through the tourist traps and souvenir shops.
#Lellyforgovernorgeneral
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Elizabeth_b
Jul 9, 2024
Great insight of Nassau - Nelly (I think that was her name) was an awesome tour guide. During the samples, she would talk to us like we were all family. The sights and samples were wonderful. People were so pleasant. I would advise people that this is a very physical walk that has a lot of uphill. Pace yourself and you will make it.
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N6503gujuliel
Dec 28, 2024
Thanks Nicolette! - Having Nicolette was probably the best part of the tour. Was the food good, yes, but to make your tour successful, you need Nicolette. She's friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and she loves her town. I truly loved seeing locals around physically embrace her.
The best of the meal is at Bahamian Cookin'. The amount of food you get is crazy for a tasting tour, but it's good home cooking. Even without trying the fried conch, the chicken, mac n cheese, cole slaw, potato salad, plantains, and rice were excellent. Hands down our favorite. You don't need the upgraded drink package. You get plenty of alcohol tastings. My favorite was at Towne Hotel. Fruity and delicious. I didn't love the chickpea taco at Monkey Foot, but that's me.
We would take the tour again.
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A_d
Dec 24, 2024
Captain Ron is awesome. ... - Captain Ron is awesome. High energy, knowledgeable and a great story teller. The tour gave you lots of insight into Bahamian history and culture. However, there just wasn’t enough food. The first stop had a decent size meal. The only recommendation would be to provide more food at the various stops. It’s a food tour after all. Other than that, we recommend this tour.
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