Government House, Nassau

Take a fascinating and fun tour of Nassau and Bahamas culture as you ride an open-air bus or an air conditioned bus, See key sights from the city, and drink complementary water as you take part in an interactive and informative sightseeing experience. Hop on board a beautiful bus decorated with images from Bahaman culture and history. Feel the thrill of riding a fully electric open air bus or airconditioned bus through the streets of the island. Explore the highlights of the island on a tour which combine stories of its eventful history with the warmth and kindness of the Bahamian people. Stop and sample the island drinks and our famous Sky Juice. We are ready to share with you. PLEASE BE AT THE MEETING AREA 30 MINS BEFORE TOUR TIME. See you then. :-)

Choose to either start in the morning or afternoon. Complete paperwork, sign waivers, receive your ATV safety briefing and orientation, and then you're ready to go. See and pass the sights of Nassau with a narrated tour which includes the Government House, Fort Charlotte, Arawak Cay, Baha Mar, and most popular attraction, the Caves. Guest can also indulge in the purchasing of items on some of the stops, while sampling Bahamian food and drinks. Enjoy a full Bahamian lunch at one of the local restaurants, then head back to where your tour started from.

Begin your adventure in downtown Nassau and follow your guide as you stroll to some of the most historic landmarks and sites in town. Walk up to the top of Elizabeth Avenue for a 15-minute stop at the famous Queen’s Staircase, a major limestone staircase that consists of 66 steps. Here you will get the chance to capture its majestic beauty with your camera as your guide shares the history of this 18th-century staircase, including how 600 slaves constructed it in honor of Queen Victoria’s assistance in abolishing slavery in the Bahamas. Continue up Elizabeth Avenue for a five-minute stop at Nassau’s tallest structure, the historic 126-foot Water Tower that supplied water to the island of New Providence back in the early 20th century. Next, your tour will take you to the top of Bennet’s Hill to spend 15 minutes at Fort Fincastle, a fort built in the late 18th century to protect Nassau from pirates. Next, grab your cameras for the chance to take beautiful pictures of the exterior of the Government House. During a 10-minute stop, your tour guide will share tales from this historic site’s past as you admire the architectural excellence of this Georgian Colonial-style residence of the Bahamas’ Governor-General. Now that you have worked up an appetite, make a stop at Graycliff Chocolatier and indulge in a sampling of these locally made delicious treats. Next, tour the galleries of the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas and learn about the history of Junkanoo at the Educulture Museum. Afterwards, you will travel to John Watling's Distillery where you may sample rum and tour the facility. From here your next will stop at Tasty Teas where you will learn about the Bahamian bush teas and traditional medicines. Next up is the Nassau Straw Market for a brief history and shopping break. The last stop is at Rawson and Parliament Square where you can learn about the history of the buildings and statues from the colonial era up to present day.

On this comprehensive yet fun tour, you will be able to feel and see the natural beauty of Nassau, the vibrant energy and local flavor that is only found here. Your experienced local driver will guide you on an itinerary that will cover many significant historical and cultural locations. The tour will begin at The Rum Cake Factory, where you will have the opportunity to sample the six flavors that are made at the factory. Next, the Queens Staircase, the 102-ft., 65-step staircase carved from solid limestone by slaves in 1793, surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation. In the 1800s, the steps were named to honor Queen Victoria for her role in ending slavery in the British Empire. Right nearby is the Water tower. You will visit the famous tea store, Tasty Teas which was founded by mother and son. All of the different teas are made from organic Bahamian herbs, fruits, a spice. Moving on, you'll pass the Government House, the official residence of the Governor-General of the Bahamas. Painted a distinctively lovely Bahamian shade of conch pink, it is considered one of the finest examples of Georgian Colonial architecture in the Islands. The immense Fort Charlotte, set on more than 100 acres, is another reminder of the city's past. Built between 1787 and 1790 to protect the west side of the harbor from attack, the fort is set on a hill overlooking Arawak Cay and offers superb views of the Nassau Harbor. And speaking of Arawak Cay, it is next up on our historical exploration of Nassau. Named after the original West Indian inhabitants of the island, Arawak Cay was built from the sands dredged during construction of Nassau's harbor. This bustling street in the heart of the city is known for its live music and Bahamian restaurants and bars offering authentic dishes and beverages, each with their own unique spin. Point your ATV toward the Caves, a place that is purported to have been used by pirates in the late 1600s and early 1700s, but is now home to much friendlier fruit bats. Walk down the stone stairs and let your imagination picture how pirates used it to store their barrels of rum and ill-gotten gains. Next enjoy a local Bahamian lunch with a beverage that will deliver a final, delicious taste of Nassau. Then take a nice ride along the outskirts and see the sandy beaches at Clifton pier and the Poinciana flowers that creates an arch for you to ride under. The tour will end at Shore to Shore location where local drinks will be waiting to refresh

This unique 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 Fry Fry at Arawak Cay.

Feel the sun on your skin as you stroll across Nassau and listen to your local guide give you a quick glimpse of the history of the Bahamas. Join a small group and listen to your guide give the important context to the Bahama's past and admire the city's highlights. Meet your guide and small group and get the one-on-one experience to learning about the history of the Bahamas. Walk through the Nassau Downtown and ask anything that comes to mind about local culture, traditions, and history. Find yourself in Parliament Square discussing the political context, admire Fort Fincastle and learn the important history of the place, and discover the local perspective of the Government House.

We Pick up from all Major Hotels, Resorts, private Residence and Airbnb. Start your activity with a pickup from your hotel. Jump in the car, sit back and relax and you travel around this beautiful island which is the capital of the Bahamas. Experience the other side of the island; that's not just the stunning beaches. Marvel at the scenery out the window as your guide tells you all about the history, art, nightlife, and culture as you drive around. Embark on a private city tour of Nassau with your tour guide. Visit popular food productions such as the John Watling's Distillery, Tasty Teas Bahamas, and The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory. Feel free to purchase some souvenirs, teas or alcohol to take home with you. You will also visit iconic sites such as the Queen's Staircase, Government House, and the famous Parliament Square. Total Duration: 2 hours - The sites you visit are listed below Pompey Museum of Slavery & Emancipation, Bay Street, in front of George Street, Nassau New Providence Island, (pass by without stopping) Straw Market, Bay Street Bay Street Nassau, Bahamas, Nassau New Providence Island, (pass by without stopping) Parliament Square, Bay St., Nassau New Providence Island, 5 minutes Rawson Square, Downtown Nassau, Nassau New Providence Island, 5 minutes The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory, 602 E Bay Street, Nassau N-4122 New Providence Island, 10 minutes Fort Montagu, Eastern Rd New Providence Island, 10 minutes Doctor's Hospital, #1 Collins Ave, Nassau, The Bahamas, (pass by without stopping) Princess Margaret Hospital, Shirley St, Nassau, The Bahamas, (pass by without stopping) Fort Fincastle, Bennetts Hill, Nassau New Providence Island, 10 minutes Queen's Staircase, Top of Elizabeth Avenue, off Shirley Street, Nassau New Providence Island, 5 minutes Nassau Public Library & Museum, Shirley Street, Nassau New Providence Island, (pass by without stopping) Central Bank of The Bahamas Art Gallery, Frederick and Market Streets, Nassau N-4668 New Providence Island, (pass by without stopping) Government House, Blue Hill Road and Duke Street, Nassau New Providence Island, (pass by without stopping) The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, West & West Hill Streets (Same Street as Gray Cliff and across the street from St. Francis Xavier Cathedral), Nassau New Providence Island, (pass by without stopping) Tasty Teas Bahamas, Delancy St, Nassau, The Bahamas, 10 minutes John Watling's Distillery, Buena Vista Estate 17 Delancy Street, Nassau 00000 New Providence Island, 10 minutes And we will drop you back to the destination you were picked from at the start of the tour.