Culture & history
Savor The Flavors of Nassau
Taste your way through Nassau with a tour that blends Bahamian food, drinks, history, and local culture into one flavorful experience.
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NassauOperated by Mph Trans and Tours
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3–3.5 hr
- Price
- From $35 per person
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Languages
- English
- Group size
- Small group · up to 25
- Pickup
- Pickup available
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
Overview
Taste your way through Nassau with a tour that blends Bahamian food, drinks, history, and local culture into one flavorful experience. Sample rum cake, chocolate, moonshine, wine, native teas, conch fritters, piña colada, and traditional Bahamian duff while exploring some of Nassau’s most memorable stops, including the historic Queen’s Staircase. With a mix of sightseeing, storytelling, local tastings, and time to explore, this tour gives guests an authentic taste of The Bahamas beyond the ordinary.
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What's included
Included
- WiFi on board
- One complimentary bottled water is provided during the tour per person.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
Itinerary
Rawson Square
Pass by
Pass through historic Rawson Square in the heart of downtown Nassau while your guide provides a brief introduction to the city, its history, and notable landmarks in the surrounding area.
The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory
15 min
Step inside the Bahamas Rum Cake Factory for a taste of one of Nassau’s popular local treats. Guests will have an opportunity to sample rum cake, learn a little about the product, and browse the available flavors and souvenirs.
Queen's Staircase
25 min
Visit the historic Queen’s Staircase, one of Nassau’s most recognized landmarks. Guests will have time to explore the site, learn about its history and significance, and take photos before continuing the tour.
Graycliff Heritage Village Marketplace
25 min
Enjoy a tasting experience at Graycliff featuring samples of chocolate, moonshine, and wine. Guests will have an opportunity to experience a variety of local flavors while learning more about the products and browsing the location.
Tasty Teas Bahamas
25 min · Admission included
Experience a variety of native Bahamian teas at Tasty Teas, accompanied by freshly prepared conch fritters. Guests can sample different local flavors, learn about the teas and ingredients, and browse the available products.
John Watling's Distillery
25 min
Visit John Watling’s Distillery for a taste of Bahamian rum culture and history. Guests will explore the historic property and enjoy a refreshing piña colada as part of the experience.
The New Duff
20 min
Discover one of The Bahamas’ best-known traditional treats at The New Duff. Guests will sample a variety of native Bahamian duff flavors while learning about this classic local dessert and its place in Bahamian food culture.
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Meeting point & pickup
Meeting point
Nassau Cruise Port
3MJ6+X3F, Nassau
After exiting the cruise port and passing through security, proceed straight ahead toward the pink Police Station building near the front gate. An MPH Transportation & Tours representative will meet you there holding a sign displaying the lead traveler’s name and the MPH logo.
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Pickup
Pickup offered, or meet at the start point
Pickup starts about 30 min before departure.
After exiting your ship, proceed through the Nassau Cruise Port security area. Continue toward the main exit near the large Junkanoo display/screen. An MPH Transportation & Tours representative will meet you in the designated pickup area holding a sign with the tour or guest name. Contact information will also be provided in your booking confirmation should you need assistance locating your representative.
Pickup locations
Nassau Bahamas Cruise Terminal
Nassau
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End point
Nassau Cruise Port
3MJ6+X3F, Nassau
After exiting the cruise port and passing through security, proceed straight ahead toward the pink Police Station building near the front gate. An MPH Transportation & Tours representative will meet you there holding a sign displaying the lead traveler’s name and the MPH logo.
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Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Full refund 1 day or more before the start
- No refund less than 1 day before the start
This tour may be canceled for poor weather.
Additional info & accessibility
Good to know
- Folding wheelchairs and strollers can be accommodated with advance notice. Guests using a wheelchair must be able to enter and exit the vehicle with assistance, as vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair ramps or lifts. Please note that portions of the tour, including the Queen’s Staircase, involve steps and uneven surfaces.
- Lunch - Food tastings are included; however, a full lunch or meal is not provided.
- Infant: ages 1–2
- Child: ages 3–5
- Youth: ages 6–16
- Adult: ages 17–49
- Senior: ages 50–100
- Each booking needs at least one adult
- Bookings for 1–25 travelers
- Ticket: mobile or paper ticket accepted
Accessibility
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
