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Nassau Food Tour: Culinary and Cultural Treasures
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3,227 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 - Embark on a unique culinary journey away from the usual tourist spots. Experience the flavors and history of old Nassau’s most delightful neighborhood, savoring each bite along the way.
- Government House - Enjoy exclusive access to the Governor’s Mansion and explore the grounds of the prestigious Government House, perched…
- Parliament Square - Embark on a unique culinary journey away from the usual tourist spots. Experience the flavors and history of old Nassau’s most delightful neighborhood, savoring each bite along the way.
- Government House - Enjoy exclusive access to the Governor’s Mansion and explore the grounds of the prestigious Government House, perched atop Mount Fitzwilliam with stunning views of Nassau Harbor.
- Graycliff Heritage Village - Discover the country’s first 5-star restaurant and hotel, offering a tour of their beautiful property. This hidden treasure is nestled right in the city’s heart!
- John Watling’s Distillery - Visit the Buena Vista Estate and indulge in a special John Watling’s original rum cocktail during the tour.
What's Included
- 5 Food tastings, 1 cocktail
- Professionally trained local guide
- Walking tour of downtown Nassau
- Signature post tour recipe collection
- Exclusive in-store coupons
- 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
- Signature post tour recipe collection
- Exclusive in-store coupons
- 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
Explore the delightful culinary experiences and cultural gems on this food tasting and walking tour through Nassau’s historic neighborhood. Indulge in delicious samples—sufficient for a satisfying lunch—at five distinct locations, ranging from family-run restaurants to specialty food shops. Savor traditional conch dishes such as chowder and fritters, a…
Explore the delightful culinary experiences and cultural gems on this food tasting and walking tour through Nassau’s historic neighborhood. Indulge in delicious samples—sufficient for a satisfying lunch—at five distinct locations, ranging from family-run restaurants to specialty food shops. Savor traditional conch dishes such as chowder and fritters, a classic Bahamian meal featuring steamed chicken, peas and rice, Bahamian macaroni and cheese, and plantains. Discover the cultural and architectural highlights of Nassau, the capital and commercial hub of the Bahamas, while enjoying the local dining spots along the picturesque, tree-lined streets. Benefit from the personalized attention of your knowledgeable guide on this intimate tour, capped at 12 participants. Please note that vegan diets cannot be accommodated on this tour. Seafood and shellfish alternatives will be vegetarian dishes.
- 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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Dianamesaros
Mar 13, 2026
Authentic Caribbean Food - Our guide was fun, kind, and knowledgable. Give the guy (Pierre) a raise, he’s great!
It was a fun thing to do once. I don’t think I would book again but I’m glad we got this experience as a family. We are foodies and enjoy tasting authentic foods everywhere we travel.
I don’t think it was worth $99 per person. More like $60 per person would have been a more fair price. There was not a ton of food, but we didn’t leave hungry or thirsty. We were hungry though about 2 hours later. Still, we enjoyed it and are not complaining, just giving people a heads up.
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Mrskatieski
Feb 25, 2026
Captain Ron knows his stuff - Had a great time with Captain Ron on this tour. Great food lots of history and a good long walk. We liked some of the places so much we came back the next day. The John Watling’s Distillery is a must see. Loved the sample of chocolate and history of Greycliff was very interesting. The steamed chicken at the Bahamian Kitchen was amazing! Highly recommended this tour
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Crystal_m
Feb 8, 2026
Awesome Tour - It’s a lot of walking but everything was so amazing. Pierre was an amazing tour guide that was very knowledgeable.
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Mike_e
Feb 4, 2026
Bahamas Walking Tour a Hit! - Deja was an awesome and informative tour guide! She asked us what we were most interested in and directed the tour accordingly. We learned a lot about the history of the area and enjoyed the local food and drink. We ate breakfast before we toured so the portions were perfect. The last serving was practically a meal! We were not hungry for lunch at all. A must do for anyone interested in the culture of the area. Do it in the morning and you have the rest of the day to shop and/or enjoy the beach, etc.
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Getaway655288
Jan 24, 2026
Great food tour of Nassau - We enjoy food tours and booked this tour in Nassau. Our tour guide was Marc who was very knowledgeable about the food and history of Nassau and the Bahamas. The tour started at Bahamian Cooking on Parliament Street where we had a variety of local foods including concgh fritters, rice and peas and chicken. We then went to Greycliffe to see the properly and sample chocolate. We also stopped to see Government House along the way. We went to John Watlings for rum and fish tacos and then to Towne Hotel for rum punch and meet the macaw. At our last stop we had fried plantain with grouper. The tour is fun and informative. You also get lots of food.
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H3636kmkathryng
Nov 12, 2025
Great way to get a taste of the local culture - Nicola was an incredible guide! Very knowledgeable and very personable! We had a small group but we learned a lot and got to know one another! The food, drinks and history were all incredible!
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Gherkinatr
Oct 29, 2025
Perfect Bahamian Cruise Excursion - This tour was an absolute delight! By some luck, my husband and I were the only people on the tour, so we were easily able to chat with and ask question of our guide Pierre. He was personable, knowledgeable, funny, and seemed happy to share his culture with us. Everything we ate and drank was absolutely delicious and I would 100% happily go back to each location for more next time we're in Nassau! I was stuffed by the end, and my husband was quite content as well.
We were here on a short cruise, with a 1 day stop in Nassau. We did the 10:30AM tour, which started a short and easy walk from the port. It took almost exactly 3 hours, leaving us with plenty of time to wander around a bit, buy some souvenirs, and make it back to the ship well before the 5:30 All Aboard time. It was a perfect introduction to the island, its food, and its culture!
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Johnpa4515cz
Sep 9, 2025
Great Guide and Great Vibes - Let’s just start by saying that Lisa needs to be eating with us on this tour. She is easily the best part of the experience, and she must dine as we dine.
That aside, the actual tour was nice. Perfect for something to do as a cruise excursion (we were on MSC), but some non-cruisers were part of our tour group as well, and they were fun too! The food was good, and the historical components were nice as well. The nearly 3.5 hours we were on the tour didn’t nearly feel like it, as we were engaged the whole time, rather by other group members or our guide. There is plenty of walking, and it was very hot outside, but it didn’t take away from the experience. I highly recommend this tour! I want to reiterate that the host should dine with us as well.
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Jongk1145xz
May 3, 2025
!!!! LISA IS AWESOME AT HER JOB GREAT TOUR!!!!!!! - Lisa, our guide was terrific. She’s very knowledgeable, fun, and great at her job. The only complaint from our group was we should have been served more of the tostones with grouper, they were delicious!! These local restaurants are really missing out on opportunities for travelers to return to their locations for lunch or dinner. When people travel to the Bahamas, they want to experience local foods. The resort food quality is just average, yet outrageously overpriced. Local restaurants could capitalize on this fact.
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Elisa_d
Jan 18, 2025
Excellent food, value, and culture - Really great tour hosted by Captain Ron. Excellent food and value. Interesting stops and history. Only suggestion is give enough time to purchase chocolate and rum and these local gems. ;)
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