The 6 Best History Tours in the Bahamas

1.Nassau Food and History Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 452 reviews · from $75Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours seeing Nassau by air-conditioned minibus with a local guide such as Sandy, Jason, or Mario. You’ll visit historic sites, watch conch being prepared, stop at a cake factory, sample Bahamian foods and drinks, and finish with a local-style lunch. Pickup from your ship, hotel, or rental is included.

“Very good excursion. Sandy and Jason were amazing. Very informative and fun. The vendors we stopped at were friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend for all ages.”

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2.KINDWalk — Nassau Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $10Best value

Walk Nassau with local guide Christa, or Krista, on a roughly three-hour, small-group tour capped at 15 people. See Parliament Square, Fort Fincastle, Queen’s Staircase, Graycliff, and Bay Street, then sample Bahamian chocolate and rum. The $10 price is a booking fee only, so bring cash for your guide’s tip and extra admission fees.

“Great walking tour with a fabulous guide. Krista loves meeting tourists from all over and showing them around Nassau. She talked about the history of the islands as she showed us the Queens Staircase, parliament, Greycliff and much more.”

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3.Top Tier Island Historical and Landmark Nassau Bahamas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $60

Explore Nassau by air-conditioned vehicle with guide Parish, stopping at the Queen’s Staircase, Fort Fincastle, Fort Montagu, Atlantis, the Bahamas Rum Cake Factory, and John Watling’s Distillery. You’ll get history, island views, food and drink samples, and hotel pickup or drop-off for $60 per person.

“This was an amazing tour! Parrish is very knowledgeable and personable. I HIGHLY recommend touring the city with him.”

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4.Sip, Sample & See, Food & History Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 79 reviews

Spend 3.5 hours touring Nassau with a local guide such as Sandy, Jason, or Cowboy. Ride an air-conditioned bus between six food and culture stops, including Fort Montague, the fish market, Queen’s Staircase, rum cake sampling, local drinks, and a Bahamian lunch. Expect moderate walking and plenty of tasting.

“The guides were very personable, they communicated with us not at us and the food selection were very good.”

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5.Nassau Shore Excursion: Half-Day Historical Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $145

Explore Nassau in a small group of up to 14 people with a local guide such as Nikki or Tyrone. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned van, climb the 65-step Queen’s Staircase, sample rum cake and sweets, visit John Watling’s Distillery, and stop at the Pirate Museum, Arawak Cay, or Junkanoo Beach, depending on time.

“Rich and varied history of the city and culture. Ellis, our guide, was personable and could answer all our questions. Be sure to get some conch fritters and a Bahamian beer.”

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6.Nassau Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $60

Meet Stephen at Parliament Square for a 2.5-hour private walk through central Nassau. See Queen’s Staircase, Fort Fincastle, Government House, and the Supreme Court, then sample wine, chocolate, and rum before finishing at the Straw Market. Cold water, a map, and an audio headset are included.

“Do this walking tour! Stephen is a young spirited host and will keep you safe you as navigate through downtown Nassau and learn about the culture & history here. My 10 year old even enjoyed it and Stephen offered her breaks in the shade when he saw her struggling with the heat & sun.”

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