Nassau: Guided City Tour by Scooter

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ID: GYG431942-778005
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Country: Bahamas

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Explore the highlights of New Providence and learn about Bahamian culture as you tour Nassau by scooter. Visit key sites such as Fort Fincastle, the National Art Gallery and the Rum Cake Factory.
Explore Nassau’s tropical streets by scooter and get to know Bahamian culture on this guided tour. Stop off at historical landmarks like the Queen’s Staircase and Fort Fincastle, savor the spicy aromas of the Rum Cake Factory and learn about the history of Junkanoo at the National Art Gallery.
The first stop will be at Rawson Square, named after a former governor of the island, before you move on to the Rum Cake Factory. Here you’ll learn about the unique flavors and techniques that go into making this classic Caribbean delicacy.
Next, you’ll head on to Fort Fincastle, stopping first to admire the dramatic Queen’s Staircase, which is made of 65 steps of solid limestone carved into the hillside. The fort itself was built in the 18th century to protect Nassau harbor from pirates and offers spectacular views out over the water.
After this, the tour will make its way to Bahama Barrels, the first winery in the Bahamas, and on to the National Art Gallery. Here, you’ll be able to learn about Junkanoo, a Bahamian street parade, and admire the collection of colorful clothing and masks worn by the dancers.
Finally, you’ll visit the John Watlings Distillery, where you can learn about small-batch rum production, and the Pompey Museum of Slavery and Emancipation, where your tour will come to an end.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in Bahamian culture as you explore Nassau's many landmarks
  • Travel through Nassau's tropical streets on a scooter
  • Gaze over the, harbor where pirate ships would have fought, from Fort Fincastle
  • Admire the colorful handcrafted masks and costumes used in the Junkanoo
  • Savor the spicy aromas of rum as you visit a small-batch distillery

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All visitors must present a valid legal ID and driver's license
You must be comfortable driving a manual scooter
This tour is subject to cancellation or rescheduling due to inclement weather
You will make frequent stops during the tour
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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

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.