Free tour

All about Nassau Tour

4.18

Acceptable(38)

Nassau

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Archie

Registered on 24 August 2023

My name is Archie Burrows. I take care of people who travel. EVERYBODY loves my tour! I'm a small tour operator here in Nassau, Bahamas. I offer tours with a seafood surprise. All on the house. I want to WOW you and show you the best time.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Hi guys, this is Archie and I'd like to meet you and give you an orientation to Nassau history and culture.

We are a two guide team, Archie & Petura. Come be a Bahamian for a day, learn how we live, come listen to our stories.

Our tour is in the historical Downtown Nassau area. Learn about the colonial English past of the country as well as the current history and culture.

The tour starts at Parliament Square next to the Queen Victoria statue. We learn about the British colonial history of The Bahamas, Loyalist, and government of The Bahamas.

Next we take a 10 minute walk along Bay Street and onto Elizabeth Avenue to the visit the Queens staircase also known as the 66 steps, Water Tower and you will also get to see the Fort Fincastle which was a defensive military fortress built by the old English governor. These landmarks have a rich history having been established in the 18th century.

Afterward is The Garden of Remembrance where you will see our monuments to the Bahamian soldiers who died in World War 1 & 2 and you will learn about that aspect of our history.

Lastly is the Supreme Court of The Bahamas and you will learn about our legal system and more.

The tour completes back at Parliament square for a total of 2 hours.

Book now to secure your spot.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Parliament Square

Parliament Square is the meeting place. Your guide will have a sign saying "Rendezvous Tours" and standing next to Queen Victoria Statue.

Outside visit

Government House

We will pass by the Government house of The Bahamas which is the state house similar to the White House in America. Standing since 1737 we will discuss Christopher Columbus's historic landing in The Bahamas and more.

Outside visit

Graycliff Hotel

Our tour continues at the world famous Graycliff Resort which was built around the mansion of Capt, Graysmith who was a pirate who travelled the Bahamian waters during his life. Here we will discuss piracy in The Bahamas also have wine tasting, chocolate tasting and also visit the cigar company all at this location.

Outside visit

National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

The NAGB is the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas and houses the national collection of various artists from around the islands. These fine artwork are a prized possession of the country and add to the overall experience of the tour.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.