Discover Nassau Town & Atlantis
ID: GYG458504-821003
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Country: Bahamas
Country: Bahamas
Duration: 02:30 hours
Description
Experience the best of Nassau on this interesting and exciting sightseeing tour of the city, see historic points of interest, taste rum cake, highlighted by a visit to world famous Atlantis Resort
You will meet your friendly and knowledgeable local guides and depart the pier. You will make stops at the historic forts of Fincastle, a small fort shaped like a paddle-wheel steamer. The fort was built to protect Nassau from invaders, but it never saw warfare. At this location you will have time to explore the fort, the Queen Victoria Staircase, light shopping on your own and take pictures.
Other highlights include views of the Government House (official residence of the Governor General of the Bahamas since 1801) the Governor’s Mansion, and Gregory’s Arch. This stone arch was named after Governor John Gregory who served around 1850. You will then travel along Bay Street, the heart of Nassau’s shopping district, and home to the native Straw Market on the way to the Bahamas Rum Cake Factory, where you will sample the namesake cake, which may be flavored with banana, cinnamon or piña colada..
Next you will travel to Paradise Island an island connected to New Providence by two bridges that cross Nassau Harbor. Hog Island Lighthouse, constructed 1817, is at the western tip of the island and can be seen from the cruise port.
The highlight of Paradise Island is the world famous Atlantis Resort. Atlantis is a magnificent resort encompassing over 3,000 hotel rooms, 20 restaurants, a wide variety of stores, a 123-acre water park, beautiful beaches and the largest casino in the Bahamas.
Your tour will make a short stop at Atlantis where you will have free time to explore the amazing lobby, casino, or the shops. After your free time, you will be driven back to your ship.
You will meet your friendly and knowledgeable local guides and depart the pier. You will make stops at the historic forts of Fincastle, a small fort shaped like a paddle-wheel steamer. The fort was built to protect Nassau from invaders, but it never saw warfare. At this location you will have time to explore the fort, the Queen Victoria Staircase, light shopping on your own and take pictures.
Other highlights include views of the Government House (official residence of the Governor General of the Bahamas since 1801) the Governor’s Mansion, and Gregory’s Arch. This stone arch was named after Governor John Gregory who served around 1850. You will then travel along Bay Street, the heart of Nassau’s shopping district, and home to the native Straw Market on the way to the Bahamas Rum Cake Factory, where you will sample the namesake cake, which may be flavored with banana, cinnamon or piña colada..
Next you will travel to Paradise Island an island connected to New Providence by two bridges that cross Nassau Harbor. Hog Island Lighthouse, constructed 1817, is at the western tip of the island and can be seen from the cruise port.
The highlight of Paradise Island is the world famous Atlantis Resort. Atlantis is a magnificent resort encompassing over 3,000 hotel rooms, 20 restaurants, a wide variety of stores, a 123-acre water park, beautiful beaches and the largest casino in the Bahamas.
Your tour will make a short stop at Atlantis where you will have free time to explore the amazing lobby, casino, or the shops. After your free time, you will be driven back to your ship.
Highlights
- Take a step back in time to see the view forts built to fend off famous Pirates
- Savor our local rum cake and have the opportunity to bring some home
- Hear tales of old and new of our rich colonial history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine.
Guests should be able to maneuver a few steps and possible uneven terrain.
Non-motorized collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated, however, guests will need to have assistance entering and debarking the tour.
Your tour departs from in front of the cruise pier terminal. From your ship, walk to the terminal. You will be required to walk through the terminal to exit the pier. When you exit the terminal building on the town side, turn left just outside the building door and you will see the Hair Braiding Center. In front of the center will be your guide, holding a white sign with blue letters that says "Discover Nassau Tour." We ask all guests to please plan to be at the designated departure location at least 10 minutes before departure time.
Guests should be able to maneuver a few steps and possible uneven terrain.
Non-motorized collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated, however, guests will need to have assistance entering and debarking the tour.
Your tour departs from in front of the cruise pier terminal. From your ship, walk to the terminal. You will be required to walk through the terminal to exit the pier. When you exit the terminal building on the town side, turn left just outside the building door and you will see the Hair Braiding Center. In front of the center will be your guide, holding a white sign with blue letters that says "Discover Nassau Tour." We ask all guests to please plan to be at the designated departure location at least 10 minutes before departure time.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.