KINDWalk — Nassau Historical & Cultural Free Walking Tour

What will we visit on this tour?

• Meeting point:

  King and, 3MH4+23H, George St, Nassau...

  King and, 3MH4+23H, George St, Nassau, The Bahamas

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  Your guide will be waiting for you dressed in a blue shirt, blue pants, and carrying a black umbrella outside in the front of The Pirates of Nassau Museum. If you arrive early and do not see the guide please wait until your scheduled tour time before leaving.

• 1
  Outside visit

  Pirates of Nassau Museum

  We start here with friendly introductions and a brief explanation about how The Bahamas in particularly Nassau was established.

• 2
  Outside visit

  Pompey Museum

  Guide will explain the history of the Museum and give a brief highlight of what to expect inside for anyone wanting to further explore. There is an admission fee.

• 3
  Outside visit

  Christ Church Anglican Cathedral

  Tour the "always perfect temperature" hand carved limestone interior of an 1800s church frequented by the Royals.

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• 4
  Outside visit

  Bay Street

  We will walk along Bay Street pointing out recommended must see food and drink venues for later plans

• 5
  Outside visit

  Parliament Square

  Here we will discuss The Bahamas' rise to independence and detail the governmental structure.

• 6
  Entrance not included

  Fort Fincastle

  Great mini uncrowded souvenir shopping experience with local vendors while learning about the history of the Fort and it's connection to the Queen's Staircase. There is a $3 fee per person to tour the interior of the Fort.

• 7
  Outside visit

  Queen's Staircase

  Excellent photo opportunity with a well preserved hand carved passage and staircase as your backdrop.

• 8
  Outside visit

  Balcony House Museum

  Learn the fascinating history of the oldest wooden residential structure in Nassau built in the 1700s fully equipped with 19th century furnishings.

• 9
  Outside visit

  Government House

  Government House, located on a 10 acre estate, is the official residence of the Governor General of The Bahamas

• 10
  Free admission

  Graycliff Heritage Village

  Learn about the rich history of the legendary GrayCliff property involving Al Capone, war and pirates. Great photo opportunity. Then head to the GrayCliff Chocolatier to sample locally made Bahamian chocolate.

• 11
  Outside visit

  John Watling's Distillery

  Tour the grounds of a 1700s plantation located on the historic Buena Vista Estate and once home to a pious Pirate. Most notably, the storehouse which provides an intimate view of how the rums are bottled, the old-fashioned way, by local hands.