Mouth Watering Food and Drink Tasting City Tour
Description
This unique private exclusive city tour will give guests a greater appreciation of the life, food, drinks, and culture of the Bahamas. The guest will be able to explore the rich history of the island of New Providence while traveling through some of Nassau's indigenous villages, such as "Fox Hill Village." Guests will be able to sample some of the island's unique foods and drinks as we visit the Bahamas Rum Cake Factory, The Chocolate Factory, the John Watling Distillery, The New Duff, and the popular Nassau Fish Fry at Arawak Cay.
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Itinerary
Constructed in 1741 of local limestone, Fort Montagu is the oldest fort still standing on the island of New Providence. It is at the eastern end of Nassau Harbour along the waterfront.
Government House, located on a 10 acre estate, stands on Mount Fitzwilliam and is the official residence of the Governor General of The Bahamas. It dates back to 1801 and this imposing pink and white building on Duke Street is an excellent example of the mingling of Bahamian British and American Colonial architecture. The graceful columns and broad, circular driveway recall the styles of Virginia and the Carolinas. In front of the building is the statue of Christopher Columbus. This statue was imported from London in 1830 by Governor James Carmichael Smythe in honor of Columbus Landfall at San Salvador in 1492.
The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory story begins in the heart of downtown Nassau, the Bahamas in the year 2000. George Bates, originally from the United Kingdom founded a recipe that would inspire his “Original” Rum Cake. Everyone loved his recipe so much that he decided to open a small Rum Cake shop, a store that has since then grown into the most favorite brand of Rum Cake in The Bahamas. Today, the Bahamas Rum Cake Factory still sits in the same location that it started out at, and has created a culture so irresistibly delicious that in 2014 it was recognized by the state as the Official Rum Cake of The Bahamas. Loaded with our top-secret ingredients, baked to perfection, and gently marinated in our signature brand of Ole Nassau Bahamian Rum, our cakes have become not just a dessert, but also an important part of a new lifestyle for both Bahamians and tourists.
The Queen's Staircase, commonly referred to as the 66 steps, is a major landmark that is located in the Fort Fincastle Historic Complex in Nassau. It was hewn out of solid limestone rock by slaves between 1793 and 1794 and it is said that it provided a direct route from Fort Fincastle to Nassau City. These steps were later named in honor of Queen Victoria, who reigned in Britain for 64 years from 1837 to 1901.
Enjoy a tour of Graycliff Chocolatier, a tasty destination located at the Graycliff Hotel. Learn how cacao beans are processed to create delightful chocolate concoctions and create your own sweet masterpiece with ingredients like mango, lime, sweet-tomato basil, and bacon.
John Watling’s Distillery home to JOHN WATLING’S rum, the “Spirit of The Bahamas” is the next stop in our tours located in the Buena Vista Estate, in Downtown Nassau. The historic Estate, founded in 1789 and overlooking the harbor, is the site where Bahamians hand-craft JOHN WATLING’S small-batch rums.
Tasting and sampling at the New Duff, for every Bahamian, guava duff is synonymous with the word dessert. Ever since the first Bahamian guava duff was made, there have been countless reimaginings and methods to make this Bahamian treat. Reminiscent of the first duffs ever made by the strong hands of older Bahamian women in a post-slavery era, The New Duff captures the texture and taste of the original duff, boiled in a pillowcase and served with a silky and sweet guava-based sauce.
Arawak Cay offers the authentic atmosphere of the Bahamian Fish Fry with vendors selling made to order conch salad, fried fish and other Bahamian dishes. Arawak Cay was artificially built from the sand when the harbour was dredged in 1969. There is a police station, a storytelling porch for special events, an old Bahamian rock oven, an open stage and an open grassy area with seating for the audience where concerts and other productions are held. Sunday nights are when the majority of locals can be seen at Arawak Cay or Fish Fry as the locals would say.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We also pick up from any Airbnb and hotels and motels location in Nassau for an additional charge. Please message us with your location to get an estimate of the cost.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(82)
We had an amazing time on this tour! It ended up being a private experience because my daughter and I were the only ones booked for our time slot, which made it even more special. Our driver and guide, Delano, was fantastic. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the history and culture of The Bahamas. We learned about Bahamian independence, visited the Queen’s Staircase, and enjoyed hearing the stories behind each stop. The food and tastings were a highlight! We sampled delicious rum cakes, Bahamian rum, wine at a local distillery, conch fritters, cracked conch, and enjoyed a wonderful lunch of peas and rice, jerk chicken, and plantains. Delano made us feel like VIPs from start to finish, and we never felt rushed. If you’re looking for a fun, authentic way to experience Bahamian history, culture, and cuisine, I highly recommend this tour. Thank you, Delano, for making our day so memorable!
We are happy to know you enjoyed your tour and thank you for choosing us.
Not enough time to get to do everything on the list. Didn’t get to do the Rum Cake Factory nor Arawak Cay. Our driver, Paula, was nice and informative. We enjoyed all the history and the other things she pointed out to us. We were the only ones in the vehicle so it was like having our own private tour.
Dilano was extremely knowledgeable, patient, kind and punctual. He answered all questions and was engaging during the entire tour. Would recommend, especially if its your first time visiting the Bahamas!!
It was above and beyond. Delano (unofficial Mayor.. for now) was great. He took us to everything we wanted to see. He joked with us and his driving was very safe. He told us what it meant when people honked car horns so when we were driving we could fit in. His knowledge of the Bahamas was fantastic. He told us what all the colors of the buildings stood for. He learned some about Kansas too. We would do the tour again just to visit with Delano!!!! Truly worth the money!!!!
Nice way to see more of the islands plus eat and drink yourself silly. Our guide, Delano, was very knowledgeable and fun.
My husband and I had such a wonderful experience on this Nassau food tour! It was the perfect mix of delicious local food, island history, and sightseeing. We loved learning about the history and culture of the Bahamas while exploring different parts of the island, including some of the residential areas you normally wouldn’t see as a tourist. The fried conch fritters were amazing, and sampling locally made rum drinks from the vendors at Fish Fry was definitely a highlight! Delano was an incredibly kind, patient, and courteous guide who made the entire experience relaxing and enjoyable from start to finish. We truly appreciated his knowledge and hospitality. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Nassau My only reason for the 4 stars was due to not getting out to see the fort or queens staircase. -closed at the time of our visit.
Thank you for your kind review and we do apologize that they were closed at the time of your visit.
This tour went to the popular spots but also gave us the opportunity to sample local cuisine that was atypical tourist fare. We had a lovely time.
Traveled with my family and enjoyed having a private tour. Loved exploring Nassau and hearing about the history. The food and drinks were amazing !!
We had a fun day touring places in Nassau we hadn't seen before. We arrived by Cruise Ship and had a message from the tour operator that morning advising us of the exact pickup location (very close to port) and the Drivers Name and License Plate Number. We were the only 2 passengers this day, so had a private tour with our informative tour guide (Delano). He took us around various places in Nassau and we also had wine & chocolate tasting, fantastic conch fritters, and then a lunch with jerk chicken & rice. Plenty of food was provided and we wished we had eaten a smaller breakfast as we were full! Delano was a great tour guide and we enjoyed the tour. Take some small bills for tips at the fort and queen steps as we had a private presentation by an individual at each stop and wanted to give them a little extra as we were getting special attention at the stop!
Delano took us on a food/drink tour! Learned a lot great information & the history about the Bahamas! He went above and beyond! Definitely worth it !!😊
