Experience the best of Nassau
Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas, a pastel-painted harbour town on New Providence Island with old forts, a pirate past and a straw market.
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Nassau lies on the north coast of New Providence, facing Paradise Island across a sheltered harbour. In the early 1700s the settlement was a haven for pirates, a period retold in its museums, and it later became the seat of British colonial government. Pink-and-white government buildings stand around Parliament Square, and Bay Street, the main shopping street, runs beside the Straw Market where baskets and hats are woven and sold.
Fort Fincastle, built in 1793 in the shape of a paddle-steamer, stands above the Queen's Staircase, a flight of steps cut by hand from solid limestone. Fort Charlotte, the largest of the town's forts, covers a hill to the west. Cable Beach and Paradise Island have the long sandy stretches, and Clifton Heritage National Park, at the western end of the island, protects old plantation ruins and a stretch of coast.
Conch is the island's food: crisp fritters, a lime-dressed salad chopped to order, and cracked conch fried in batter, eaten at the stalls on Arawak Cay with peas and rice. Johnny cake and guava duff round out a Bahamian table. Junkanoo, a parade of costumes, drums and cowbells, fills Bay Street on Boxing Day and New Year's Day, and the winter months are the driest.
- Free cancellation on 95% of experiences
- 4.6 across the top 24
Special offers in Nassau
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36% offFree cancellation![Nassau: Private Ocean View Cabana on Pearl Island, Lunch + Drinks]()
25% offFree cancellation![4hr Private Tour Island Hop Snorkel w/ Turtles & Sip Bahama Mamas]()
22% offFree cancellation
Day trips from Nassau
13
Likely to sell outFree cancellation
Cruises and boat trips in Nassau
6
22% offFree cancellation
Signature experiences in Nassau
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Questions about Nassau
- What is there to do in Nassau?
- We list 210 experiences in Nassau. The largest groups are day trips (17), city tours (16).
- What are the top attractions in Nassau?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Nassau are Rose Island, Queen's Staircase, Government House, Arawak Cay.
- What is the most popular experience in Nassau?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Bites of Nassau Food and Walking Tour", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 3,276 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Nassau take?
- The typical experience in Nassau lasts about 3 hours; the middle half run between 60 minutes and 4 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Nassau?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 96% of the 210 experiences we hold for Nassau. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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