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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
Savor The Flavors of Nassau

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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Savor The Flavors of Nassau

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

Some place names: Google Maps

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

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.

    Open in Google Maps for Nassau Cruise Port (opens in a new tab)

Some place names: Google Maps

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