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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in the Bahamas

55 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat or a buggy attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Bites of Nassau Food and Walking Tour - Five stops, with more variety than the name suggests
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Bites of Nassau Food and Walking Tour

1.Bites of Nassau Food and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,168 reviews · from $99Our pick

Spend about three hours walking old Nassau with a local guide such as Princess, Lisa, Pierre, Mark, or Captain Ron. Taste conch fritters, Bahamian mac and cheese, plantains, chocolates, and other local dishes at five independent food stops, with a rum cocktail at John Watling’s Distillery. Come hungry, wear good shoes, and bring water.

“My husband and I went on this tour and got lucky to have it (and Lisa) all to ourselves. The food was delicious, Lisa was extremely entertaining and it was great to have someone show us around downtown. We were shown some great spots, that we visited again, and ate food that we would have never found on our own. Thanks Lisa!!”

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Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch - Pearl Island snorkeling: fish, reef, and a fast start
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Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

2.3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,585 reviews · 4 hours · from $136

Spend four lively hours with Shore To Shore Bahamas on a speedboat tour from Nassau. You’ll snorkel near Pearl Island, spot turtles at Green Cay, meet pigs near Rose Island, and eat a Bahamian-style BBQ lunch. Captains Mike and Chris, first mate Ray, and other rotating crew members are known for keeping the boat fun and helping with photos and boarding.

“Amazing trip definitely recommend!!! Big Ray & the team were fantastic”

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Nassau Island Highlights Sightseeing Tour - Rum Cake Factory: a sweet opening stop
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Nassau Island Highlights Sightseeing Tour

3.Nassau Island Highlights Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,476 reviews · from $80

Explore Nassau by air-conditioned minivan with a local guide such as Nikki or Karon. In 2.5 hours, you’ll visit the Rum Cake Factory, Atlantis, Queen’s Staircase, Graycliff Chocolatier, and John Watling’s Distillery, with tastings and round-trip port or hotel transport included.

“We had a great time on our Nassau city tour with the best guide, Nikki! She navigated us around the island with expertise. Her knowledge of the area was key to an incredible tour. She went out of her way to help with my elderly mom and it was very much appreciated. We loved Nikki!”

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Sandy Toes The Original Rose Island and Swimming Pigs Tour - Snorkeling among tropical fish
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Sandy Toes The Original Rose Island and Swimming Pigs Tour

4.Sandy Toes The Original Rose Island and Swimming Pigs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,232 reviews · from $258

Spend about six hours sailing from Paradise Island to Rose Island for a beach day with a twist. You can snorkel, swim with vet-checked rescued pigs, visit peacocks and curly-tail lizards, enjoy a Bahamian buffet, and relax with an open bar. Check in by 9:15 a.m. and bring a towel.

“Absolutely wonderful experience and a great way to spend the day. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Worth the price!!!”

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Rum Tasting and Food Walking Tour in Nassau Bahamas - Starting at John Watling’s Distillery
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Rum Tasting and Food Walking Tour in Nassau Bahamas

5.Rum Tasting and Food Walking Tour in Nassau Bahamas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,030 reviews · from $98

Walk downtown Nassau with guides such as Cody, Shad, Jason, or Fox, tasting five rums, three cocktails, conch fritters, local appetizers, and rum cake. Visit John Watling’s Distillery, Graycliff Heritage Village, and The Lucerne speakeasy, where you make a cocktail. The group is limited to 12 people.

“We had the best time with Cody our tour guide! He made it fun and enjoyable. We laughed so much my cheeks hurt haha. The whole experience was great! We were celebrating our 25th anniversary and Cody really made it special for us. Thank you for such a great time Cody!”

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ATV Island Tour with Beach Break (Everyone Drive their Own ATV) - Fort Montagu and Nassau Harbour views
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ATV Island Tour with Beach Break (Everyone Drive their Own ATV)

6.ATV Island Tour with Beach Break (Everyone Drive their Own ATV)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 906 reviews · from $100

Drive your own Can-Am Outlander 450 through Nassau with guides such as EJ, Ben, Big D, or Dedrick. Stop at Fort Montagu, Queen’s Staircase, John Watling’s Distillery, Fort Charlotte, the Caves of New Providence, and Junkanoo Beach. The tour runs about two and a half hours, with helmets and water included.

“We had an amazing time riding through the beautiful streets of The Bahamas! The tour was the perfect mix of fun, adventure, and a little adrenaline rush. Our guide E was fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we were safe Read more”

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Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails - Graycliff Cigar Company and Chocolatier
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Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails

7.Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 651 reviews · from $73

Spend about four hours touring Nassau with reggae music, unlimited signature rum punch, tastings, games, and stops at Graycliff, Bahama Barrels, John Watling’s Distillery, and Cable Beach. Guides such as Comfort, Clever, Trina, and John are praised for keeping the mood lively, though the exact route can change with group preferences and timing.

“Our guide was AMAZING!! Be careful who you book with. If you end up with strangers it’s interesting. The tour will vary based on what the majority wants to do and does not want to do.”

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Nassau: Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley and Water - Starting at the Straw Market by the cruise port
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Nassau: Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley and Water

8.Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley and Water

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 550 reviews · 2h 30m · from $55

Spend 150 minutes touring Nassau by open-air electric trolley, with guides such as Julian, Fonzie, or Shakira sharing Bahamian history and local life. Visit Atlantis, Queen’s Staircase, Tasty Teas, and Junkanoo Beach, with rum cake, tea, conch fritters, Sky Juice, and water along the way.

“Julian was super knowledgeable and informative. We enjoyed all the places he took us to. The sample rum cake, teas, and conch fritters were a special treat. And for such a super hot day, he also provided waters. Thank you for your hospitality and for showing us your beautiful island.”

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Fun Atv tour in Nassau with Lunch: Drivers must be 25 years old - Starting with tea at Tasty Teas Bahamas
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Fun Atv tour in Nassau with Lunch: Drivers must be 25 years old

9.Fun Atv tour in Nassau with Lunch: Drivers must be 25 years old

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 547 reviews · from $149

Ride an ATV through Nassau with guides such as Rico, Lisa, Ben, or Rusty, stopping for tea, local food, Fort Charlotte, and the Caves of New Providence. You’ll hear site information through earphones, eat a Bahamian lunch, and travel in a small group of up to seven. Drivers must be 25 to 69 with a valid physical license.

“Five star experience with Rusty and Lexi! Rusty kept us informed the entire tour with facts about the historical sites we were visiting and passing by. Lexi kept my mom company as she couldn’t go up and down The Queens Staircase, Rusty even offered my mom some coconut water to keep her cool in the heat. They both provided such excellent care and service, working as a team to keep the entire tour group safe on the road from vehicles and made sure each intersection was safe to cross. There is a reason Bowcar is rated #1 ATV Tour in Nassau! I chose this shore excursion separate from our cruise,…”

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Exuma Island Hopping Swimming Pigs Tour with Lunch from Nassau - Allen Cay and the rare Bahamian rock iguanas
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Exuma Island Hopping Swimming Pigs Tour with Lunch from Nassau

10.Exuma Island Hopping Swimming Pigs Tour with Lunch from Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 482 reviews · from $438

Travel by powerboat from Paradise Island to Allen Cay, Compass Cay, Great Exuma, Big Major Cay, Norman’s Cay, and a beach or sandbar. You’ll see rock iguanas, swim near nurse sharks, meet the famous pigs, snorkel a plane wreck, and eat a Bahamian buffet lunch. Crew members may include Winston, Alex, TJ, Keith, Jasmine, or Joey.

“Very well organized! Friendly boat crew. Loved each part of the tour. Lunch was amazing!!!!!! Highly recommend.”

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Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs - Allen’s Cay and the Bahamian rock iguanas
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Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs

11.Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 474 reviews · from $439

Leave Paradise Island at 8:30 a.m. for an eight-hour Aqua Shores powerboat trip into the Exumas. With a group of up to 16, you’ll visit Allen’s Cay, Compass Cay, Big Major Cay, Staniel Cay, a sandbar, and Norman’s Cay. Captains such as Rico, Ron, Emilio, and Milio may lead the day, with lunch, beer, water, and snacks included.

“Excellent Service. Very attentive and helpful. My family and I had so much fun. They gave us enough time to do and enjoy every stop.”

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Exuma Day Away - Original Swimming Pigs Excursion - Great Guana Cay and its wild rock iguanas
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Exuma Day Away – Original Swimming Pigs Excursion

12.Exuma Day Away – Original Swimming Pigs Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 462 reviews · from $438

From Montagu Beach, cruise by power boat to Great Guana Cay, Compass Cay, Big Major Cay, and the Exuma Cays. Feed rock iguanas, swim with nurse sharks and pigs, see the Pablo Escobar plane wreck, and eat lunch at Black Point Yacht Club. Captains and crew, including Seymour, Joe, Calvin, Cameo, and Andrew, keep the day moving.

“The BEST excursion my husband and I have done. Ever. Absolutely breathtaking water, pigs and sharks were AWESOME, the crew was great!”

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Nassau Food and History Bus Tour - A 10:00 am start that works for cruise passengers
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Nassau Food and History Bus Tour

13.Nassau Food and History Bus Tour

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

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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Nassau: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Lunch, & Beach Boat Tour - The Nassau departure and the fast-water route
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Nassau: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Lunch, & Beach Boat Tour

14.Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Lunch, & Beach Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 421 reviews · 150 minutes - 4 hours · from $140

Take a fast boat from Nassau past Atlantis, Paradise Island, and Nassau Harbor to a private beach near Athol Island. Feed swimming pigs, snorkel, kayak, play beach games, eat lunch, and enjoy rum punch. Guides such as Sterling, Johnny, Kenny, and Teisha have helped make this a lively, family-friendly outing.

“This was really fun! My family and I came with the cruise and did one of the excursions with Bahamas Jetboat, and I have to say that this was a great decision. My kids loved the pigs! And the snorkeling was beautiful. We were so happy it was a beautiful day and the views of the island was just perfect. I am super happy with our decision to spend our day in the Bahamas with them!”

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ATV Half Day City Tour in Nassau: Guided Tour With Free Samples - Rum cake before the forts
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ATV Half Day City Tour in Nassau: Guided Tour With Free Samples

15.ATV Half Day City Tour in Nassau: Guided Tour With Free Samples

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 385 reviews

Ride an ATV through Nassau with a private guide, stopping at Queen’s Staircase, three forts, John Watling’s Distillery, Junkanoo Beach, and Arawak Cay. Guides such as AJ and Nico add local history and photo help. The route uses city streets and traffic, not off-road trails, and lasts about three to four hours.

“Freddy was a great tour guide and brought me to the best place to eat. The tour around city was amazing along with the views.”

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