Nassau: Island Lover Tour with Rum Cake & Forts Entry

New Providence, Bahamas



Explore Nassau on a guided tour. Visit the Original Rum Cake Factory, Fort Montague, Fort Fincastle, and Fort Charlotte. Sample rum at John Watling's Distillery and enjoy local treats.

Highlights

  • Savor freshly made rum cake at the Original Rum Cake Factory
  • Explore Fort Montague, Fort Fincastle, and Fort Charlotte with entry tickets included
  • Visit Graycliff Mansion to sample chocolate, wine, and moonshine
  • Discover Queen's Staircase and photograph the canyons
  • Sample Bahamian rum and learn its history at John Watling's Distillery

Description

This guided tour in Nassau suits history and food enthusiasts interested in exploring Bahamian culture. It begins at the world-famous Original Rum Cake Factory, where you can taste freshly made rum cake.

Next, visit Fort Montague, a historic fort from the 1700s located near a beach with an optional stop at a nearby beach bar. Continue to Fort Fincastle and Queen’s Staircase to explore and photograph the surrounding canyons.

Then, tour Graycliff Mansion, also from the 1700s, where you can sample chocolate, wine, moonshine, and observe traditional cigar making. The journey continues to John Watling’s Distillery for authentic Bahamian rum tasting and a history lesson.

The tour concludes with a visit to Fort Charlotte, the largest fort in the Bahamas, followed by a scenic drive past historic buildings including the Parliament, Governor’s Mansion, and old churches.

Includes

  • Visit to the Original Rum Cake Factory
  • Admission to Fort Montague
  • Admission to Fort Fincastle
  • Visit to Queen's Staircase
  • Tour of Graycliff Mansion
  • Visit to John Watling's Distillery
  • Admission to Fort Charlotte
  • Drive past historic buildings: Parliament, Governor's Mansion, and old churches
  • Entrance fees for all forts

Excludes

  • Food and drinks at the beach bar
  • Personal expenses

Important Information

  • The tour involves walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best experience, book in advance and bring water and comfortable footwear. Morning tours offer cooler temperatures for walking excursions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes tasting freshly made rum cake, entry to Fort Montague, Fort Fincastle, and Fort Charlotte, a visit to Graycliff Mansion for chocolate, wine, and moonshine sampling, exploring Queen's Staircase, and a rum tasting at John Watling's Distillery.
You can taste freshly made rum cake at the Original Rum Cake Factory in Nassau.
The tour includes entry to Fort Montague, Fort Fincastle, and Fort Charlotte in the Bahamas.
Yes, the tour offers samples of chocolate, wine, moonshine at Graycliff Mansion, and Bahamian rum at John Watling's Distillery.
Yes, entry tickets to Fort Montague, Fort Fincastle, and Fort Charlotte are included in the tour.
Queen's Staircase is visited during the tour and is located in Nassau, Bahamas.
The tour combines historical sites, cultural landmarks, and local food and drink tastings to showcase Bahamian history and traditions.
Yes, it is recommended to check the current opening hours of each location on their official websites before booking.
Yes, visitors can photograph the Queen's Staircase and other scenic spots during the Nassau Island Lover Tour.
The tour is ideal for history and food enthusiasts interested in experiencing Bahamian culture in Nassau.

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