Bus for a Day (Shore Excursion)

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. A major landmark in Nassau, the Queen's Staircase has been named in honor of Queen Victoria. It has 66 steps that were made from solid limestone rock by slaves whose original aim is to provide direct access from Fort Fincastle to Nassau City.

   30 min

2. Learn how to create your own cigar.

   30 min

3. Experience Bahamian culture featuring music, crafts, cultural games and competitions, a diverse kiddie corner, mixology, culinary demonstrations, scrumptious Bahamian food and drinks, and exhilarating Junkanoo performances with Junkanoo Festival Experience

   30 minAdmission included

4. If you are interested in Bahamian art, this should be your first stop. The art captures the history of Bahamas and Bahamian life through the artwork of Bahamian artists. You'll see contemporary movements and experimental contemporary art practices through exhibitions. There are several sculptures outside in the garden as well as wonderful murals that you can see from outside.

   30 min

5. You can also explore this as well as other historic sites in Nassau. Fort Fincastle was built in 1793 to help protect the city from pirates. Located atop Bennet’s Hill, the highest point on New Providence Island, it provided the best views of Nassau and Paradise Island as well as the eastern approaches to the islands.

   30 min

6. Watch dancing flamingos up close in the Bahamas’ first and only zoo in Nassau Paradise Island and home to the Carribean flamingo.

   30 min

7. Have fresh fruit daiquiri to beat the heat.

   30 min

8. This popular place is home to a variety of authentic Bahamian restaurants, featuring traditional dishes from the Islands and ice-cold beverages with a local twist—all of which are sure to please the palate. Make sure to try Conch which is a local staple and the national dish of The Bahamas.

   30 min

9. Explore a live local distillery making hand-crafted rum and other spirits in small batches and bottling since 178

   30 min

10. This wax museum is dedicated to the life and times of Pirates in The Bahamas and those who fought against them. There are dramatic recreations of battles with sound and light; a number of displays depicting the lives of pirates, their living quarters, tools and weaponry; how they were punished for indiscretions, including being marooned on a deserted island; in addition to plaques on the wall providing historical details of the era. There is also a gift shop on the premises.

    30 min

11. The Nassau Botanical Gardens provide a tranquil retreat for nature-loving residents and visitors. It features 18 acres of tropical flora covering over 600 species, including the Bahamas national flower, the Yellow Elder.

    30 min

12. This 1,280-acre park located on the south central coast of New Providence is an important marine nursery area. You can learn about mangroves while kayaking in this place.

    30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

How it compares in Bahamas, outside the cities

• Its from-price is 344% above the median of the 374 experiences we list in Bahamas, outside the cities.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 200 of 374.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.