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Outdoor Luxury Walking Tour with free Seafood snack

Hi guys it's Archie here! If you like pirate stories and tales of the past, this is for you! We are a 2 guide team, Archie & Petura.

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4.7out of 5(42 reviews)NassauOperated by Rendez Vous Tours
Outdoor Luxury Walking Tour with free Seafood snack

Quick facts

Duration
3 hr
Price
From $15 per person
Rating
4.7 out of 5 (42 reviews)
Confirmation
Instant booking, operator confirms
Languages
English
Group size
Small group · up to 15
Cancellation
Free cancellation

Overview

Hi guys it's Archie here! If you like pirate stories and tales of the past, this is for you!

We are a 2 guide team, Archie & Petura. The tour starts at Parliament square, next to Queen Victoria's statue, which is behind the cruise terminal.

Your tour comes with a surprise seafood snack and begins with an introduction to Bahamian British colonial history, current government system and more.

Our next stop with be Christ Church Cathedral the national church.

Afterward is Government House which is the highest state building and then on to Graycliff Resort which is an historic luxury boutique hotel where you will sample house made chocolates, wine and see cigars hand rolled in the factory.

Next is John Watling Distillery which makes local rum. There you will get a tour of the rum factory and also get a chance to sample rum.

Tasty Teas is the last stop before heading back. Tasty Teas is carries on he tradition of Bahamian herbal medicine.

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Outdoor Luxury Walking Tour with free Seafood snack

What's included

Included

  • Free Samples of chocolate, wine and pina colada.

Itinerary

  1. Parliament Square

    25 min

    We do offer customized start times, as early as 9 a. m, just request after booking. Our tour starts next to Queen Victoria's statue, with a guided history introduction of the Bahamas and how it ties into world history also American History, the American Revolution, and more. We will cover Bahamas Government and system and notable timelines in history as well as landmarks in the Parliament square, the purpose of each building and more. We will discuss Bahamas independence from the United Kingdom and more.

  2. Supreme Court Building

    5 min

    A stop at the Supreme Court of the Bahamas where guests will learn about the Bahamas legal system.

  3. Nassau Public Library & Museum

    Pass by

    A stop at the historic public library built in 1795 as is the oldest building in Parliament Square. It served as the first public jail when first built and has an octagon shape. The shape was inspired by architecture brought over the The Bahamas by American Loyalists who left America and came to The Bahamas when the Revolutionary war broke out.

  4. Garden of Remembrance

    Pass by

    A stop at the Garden of Remembrance which is a monument to the soldiers who died in WW1 and WW2 who came from The Bahamas. Every year on Remembrance Day we celebrate the lives of our soldiers in an elaborate ceremony and parade.

  5. Straw Market

    Pass by

    A brief stop in front of the world famous Straw Market where guests will get an education in the history and the purpose of the market. The straw market is an artisan market and guests can find authentic handmade Bahamian goods like baskets, hand bags, hats, woodwork (statues) and jewelry made from natural materials like conch shells and more. If guests would like to explore the market more and length for souvenirs, your guide will politely escort you there at the end of the tour.

  6. Christ Church Cathedral

    10 min

    I stop at the historic landmark which is the national church of the Bahamas where public officials are funeralized. Also, you will go inside the church and see the royal bench which is roped off where only a royal like King Charles or Queen Camilla can sit if they are visiting from England.

  7. Government House

    10 min

    We will pass by the Government house of The Bahamas which is the state house similar to the White House in America. Standing since 1737 we will discuss Christopher Columbus's historic landing in The Bahamas and more.

  8. Graycliff Heritage Village Marketplace

    30 min

    Our tour continues at the world famous Graycliff Resort which was built around the mansion of Capt, Graysmith who was a pirate who travelled the Bahamian waters during his life. Here we will discuss piracy in The Bahamas also have wine tasting, chocolate tasting and also visit the cigar company all at this location. See cigars made live in front of you and the cigar company.

  9. John Watling's Distillery

    45 min

    John Watling's Distillery is named after the pirate John Watling who made a stop in The Bahamas during his years of piracy in the Caribbean and Latin America. The distillery makes a wonderful product of aged rum which is aged for either 2, 3, 5 or 6 years in old Jack Daniels Whiskey Barrels. At the distillery our guests will enjoy a tour of the facility and also receive a free sample upon entering. At the end of the tour of the distillery our guests will have the chance to purchase a mixed drink or purchase their very own bottle of aged rum to take home and enjoy.

  10. Nassau

    20 min

    We visit Tasty Teas Bahamas which is an holistic herbal tea shop which specializes in Bahamas traditional healing with teas made locally from unique trees found in the islands.

  11. Bay Street

    15 min

    15 minute walk back to Downtown area passing landmarks such as the world famous Straw market.

Meeting point & pickup

Meeting point

Pickup

Meet at the start point

End point

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

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infant: ages 0–3
  • Child: ages 4–10
  • Youth: ages 11–17
  • Adult: ages 18–59
  • Senior: ages 60–65
  • Each booking needs at least one adult
  • Bookings for 1–15 travelers
  • Ticket: mobile or paper ticket accepted

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness