ATV Or Buggy, Pickup Included

Nassau: Historic Sightseeing Tour by ATV or Buggy

★ 4.8 13 reviews

from $150 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Food: Snacks included
Run by: J & S Scooter Rentals T/A Touriffic Rides

Overview

This three-hour ride puts you on an ATV or buggy of your choice for a loop through downtown Nassau and its eastern edge, with six stops built around rum, forts, and local food. It begins at The Rum Cake Factory, where you hear the story behind the native dessert and try an assortment of samples, then rolls on to Fort Montague, the oldest and smallest of the forts built to guard the eastern approach to the city. Along the waterfront there you get a fresh coconut to drink and a sampler of conch fritters, a native hors d'oeuvre that contains seafood.

From the east end the tour climbs into the historic center. The Queen's Staircase, cut from solid limestone by slaves between 1793 and 1794 and known as the 66 steps, leads up to Fort Fincastle on Bennet's Hill, where the views over downtown and the harbor make it one of the better photo stops of the day and a small straw market offers souvenirs. The last two stops are tastings: Tasty Teas, with iced tea blends and the story of Bahamian bush teas and medicines, and John Watling's Distillery, a museum-like estate tavern where you get a small rum sample and a look at how the small-batch rums were made. Pickup is included, and helmets and bottled water come with the ride. Reviewers repeatedly praise the guides for keeping the drive safe and explaining each site. Drivers must be 25 or older.

What's Included

Included

A refreshing natural coconut beverage sipped from a real coconut
A native hors d'oeuvres sampler (contains seafood)
Sampling at many of the stops (Rum Cake Samples + Tea Samples)
Small rum samples at the Rum Distillery
Helmets
Bottled water
Pickup

Not Included

Sunglasses
Sunscreen

Itinerary

Pickup and briefingPickup is included, with helmets and bottled water provided. Check the live booking page for pickup details and the meeting point.
The Rum Cake FactoryFirst stop of the tour. You learn the history behind this native dessert and sample an assortment of rum cake.
Fort MontagueThe oldest and smallest fort built to protect the eastern end of Nassau, still standing on the east end waterfront. Here you receive a coconut beverage and a conch fritter sampler.
Queen's StaircaseSteps hewn out of solid limestone by slaves between 1793 and 1794, also known as the 66 steps, providing a direct route up to Fort Fincastle.
Fort FincastlePerched atop Bennet's Hill to protect the town and harbor. A strong photo spot over downtown Nassau, with a mini straw market where souvenirs can be purchased at your own cost.
Tasty TeasA tasting of several iced tea blends, with background on Bahamian bush teas and medicines.
John Watling's DistilleryFinal stop. You sample a small pour of the cocktail of the day and explore the museum-like tavern of the historic estate.
Return rideThe tour returns after the distillery visit.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, from driving rules to what to carry.

Driving rules. Drivers must be 25 or older and carry a valid driver's license with them. The listing is firm on this. One reviewer noted the guide made sure safe driving skills were practiced while out on the roads in the ATVs.
What to wear. The listing asks for comfortable clothes and footwear, plus sunglasses, a sun hat and sunscreen. Towels are also suggested.
Food and drink. Coconut water in a real coconut, a conch fritter sampler, rum cake samples, tea samples and small rum samples are all included, along with bottled water. The fritter sampler contains seafood, so anyone with an allergy should plan around it.
Cash for souvenirs. Bring cash if you want to buy souvenirs at the straw market by Fort Fincastle. The listing flags this directly, and purchases are on you.
Guide and pace. Reviewers again and again single out the guiding, describing it as informative, patient and fun, and noting a mix of well-known attractions and local spots along with clear explanations at each stop.
Photos. Fort Fincastle on Bennet's Hill is the standout photo stop, looking out over downtown Nassau and the harbor.

Common issues. The tour is not open to everyone: drivers must be 25 or older with a valid license, and alcohol and drugs are not allowed. One reviewer felt the price was high for what the tour delivers, which is worth weighing against everything included. Souvenirs at the straw market cost extra, so bring cash if you plan to shop.

Common Questions

Is Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup is included. Check the live booking page for pickup details and the meeting point, since the meeting arrangements are confirmed there.

What Is Included In The Price?

The ride itself on an ATV or buggy, helmets and bottled water, plus tastings at many stops: rum cake samples, tea samples, a coconut beverage, a conch fritter sampler and small rum samples at the distillery. Souvenirs are extra, so bring cash if you want to shop.

How Long Is The Tour?

Three hours. That covers six stops across downtown and the east end, from the Rum Cake Factory to John Watling's Distillery, plus the riding time between them.

Can Anyone Drive The ATV Or Buggy?

No. Drivers must be 25 years or older and have a valid driver's license with them on the day. The listing also prohibits alcohol and drugs on the tour.

What Should I Bring?

A driver's license, comfortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, a sun hat, sunscreen, a credit card and cash. Towels are also suggested. Cash is specifically recommended for souvenir purchases.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The live booking page carries the full terms for the booking.