2.5-Hour Highlights, Rum Tasting

Nassau: Island Highlights Tour with Rum Tasting

★ 4.8 49 reviews

from $80 per person

Opens the operator's official listing with live dates. Book there; nothing is charged on this site. Free cancellation.

Duration: 2.5 hours
Meeting point: Woodes Rodgers Walk
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Food: Snacks included
Run by: Tyrone Wilson's V.I.P Taxi Services LTD

Overview

This 2.5-hour tour packs Nassau's main sights into one loop, with tastings along the way. You meet a guide from the operator, Tyrone Wilson's VIP Taxi Services, at a central point on Woodes Rodgers Walk, board an air-conditioned van, and set off with live commentary running the whole time. The driving segments are not dead time either; several travellers remarked that the Bahamian history lessons continued between stops.

The route takes in Queen Victoria's staircase first, where you climb for a photo at the top. From there the van passes the Atlantis Resort, and the tasting portion begins: samples at the Bahamas Rum Cake Factory, then stops at Graycliff Chocolate Factory and John Watling's Distillery. Entrance tickets and the food and beverage samples are included in the price, while hotel pickup and tips are not. At the end you are returned to the same central meeting point.

It suits cruise passengers especially well, since one reviewer described it as a perfect fit for a port day, and it works for anyone who wants history, sweets and rum in a single short outing. Travellers under 18 can come along but cannot take part in the rum sampling.

What's Included

Included

Transportation from a meeting point
Live commentary on board
Entrance tickets
Food and beverage samples

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tips

Itinerary

Meet at Woodes Rodgers WalkMeet your guide at the Tourism Police Station on Woodes Rodgers Walk. Confirm the start time on the booking page once you have booked.
Board the vanSettle into a comfortable, air-conditioned van. The guide gives historical and cultural commentary during the drive.
Queen Victoria's staircaseClimb the staircase for a photo opportunity at the top.
Drive past AtlantisThe route continues past the famous Atlantis Resort for a look from the van.
Bahamas Rum Cake FactoryStop for samples at the rum cake factory.
Graycliff Chocolate FactorySample products at the chocolate factory.
John Watling's DistillerySample the distillery's products on site.
Return to meeting pointThe guide brings the group back to the centrally located meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points are worth knowing before you set out.

Walking involved. The listing notes that some walking is required, particularly at the staircase. Wear comfortable shoes, the one item the operator tells you to bring.
Guides who talk. Reviewers again and again describe guides who are knowledgeable about Bahamian history and culture. Ask questions, because several travellers said their guides answered everything thrown at them.
It may run long. More than one reviewer reported the tour running past the stated 2.5 hours, sometimes with added stops such as wine tastings. Keep some slack in your schedule, especially if you have a cruise departure to catch.
Tastings, not meals. Samples of rum cake, chocolate and spirits are included. Treat these as tastings rather than lunch.
Rum age limit. Guests must be over 18 to take part in the rum sampling, per the listing. Younger travellers can still join the tour for the sights and the non-alcoholic stops.
No hotel pickup. Transport runs from the central meeting point only. Plan your own way to Woodes Rodgers Walk, and confirm the pickup point and start time on the live booking page after booking.

Common issues. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, nor are tips, so budget for getting to the meeting point on Woodes Rodgers Walk and for gratuity. Some walking is involved, which matters if stairs are a problem. The itinerary is not fixed in stone: one reviewer reported a detour and a missed stop because of a fire in the area, so routes can shift with local conditions. Also note the rum sampling is restricted to guests over 18.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Transportation from the meeting point, live commentary on board, entrance tickets, and food and beverage samples are all included. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus tips, are not.

Where Does The Tour Start?

At the Tourism Police Station on Woodes Rodgers Walk in central Nassau. There is no hotel pickup for this tour, so confirm the exact meeting point and start time on the live booking page once you have booked.

How Long Is The Tour?

The listed duration is 2.5 hours. Several travellers reported it running longer when guides add stops, so leave a buffer in your day.

Is The Rum Tasting Open To Everyone?

No. The listing states guests must be over 18 for the rum sampling. Younger visitors can still join the tour and enjoy the sights and other stops.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes, you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The cancellation terms are listed on the booking page.

What Should I Bring?

Comfortable shoes are the operator's stated recommendation, since some walking is involved, including the staircase climb. Beyond that, a camera for the photo stops is sensible.