Local Food And Rum Land Tour

Nassau: Land Tour with Local Food & Rum Tasting

★ 4.3 18 reviews

from $90 per person

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Duration: 2.5 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Food: Snacks included
Run by: Universal Tours Bahamas

Overview

This two-and-a-half-hour outing from Universal Tours Bahamas mixes old Nassau sightseeing with eating and drinking stops. A guide leads the group through the old city, sharing information about the buildings and history along the way.

The route covers the old city, where streets were once roamed by pirates and ruins were built by slaves, then moves to food. The tasting portion includes conch fritters, conch salad, fried snapper with peas and rice, and baked macaroni and cheese, with a cold Kalik beer or coconut water to go with it. After that comes Graycliff, which the listing describes as the island's only winery and chocolate factory, with samples of both, and finally John Watling's Rum Distillery, a former pirate's house where rum-making is explained and a sample pour is included. Rum cake samples and soft drinks are part of the package too.

One reviewer found the meeting point just outside the cruise ship terminal, and a group of fourteen reported it worked fine at that size. Hotel pickup is not included, so the meeting point and start time on the booking page matter.

What's Included

Included

Soft drinks
Rum shots
Water
Samples of local food
Rum cake samples
Souvenirs

Itinerary

Meet in NassauThe tour starts from a meeting point in Nassau. The listing notes the meeting point and start time are shown on the booking page, and one reviewer found it just outside the cruise ship terminal.
Drive the old cityRide through Nassau's historic district with commentary on the buildings, streets once tied to pirates, and ruins built by slaves.
Bahamian food tastingSample local dishes such as conch fritters, conch salad, fried snapper with peas and rice, and baked macaroni and cheese, with Kalik beer or fresh coconut water.
Graycliff winery and chocolateStop at the island's only winery and chocolate factory for locally made wine and chocolate samples.
John Watling's distilleryVisit the former pirate's house, learn about rum production, tour the estate, and take a complimentary rum sample.
ReturnThe tour wraps up back at the drop-off point. One reviewer noted the drop-off was near the cruise terminal.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things shape how this tour goes, from what to carry to how the group moves.

Getting around. The listing suggests comfortable shoes and comfortable clothes, so plan for being on your feet at the stops. Reviewers describe jumping in and out of the vehicle at the various sites.
Food and drink. Samples of local food, rum shots, rum cake, soft drinks and water are all included. Beer or coconut water accompanies the food stop, and one reviewer said a special food request was worked into the day, so it is worth asking.
Weather. One reviewer reported a good tour despite the rain. A change of clothes and beachwear are on the operator's bring list.
Money and cards. Cash and a card are both on the operator's bring list. A driver's license is also listed.
Group feel. One reviewer traveled with a group of fourteen and still had a great time. Several reviewers describe their guides as knowledgeable and friendly.
Photos. Bring a camera or a charged smartphone. The stops include historic ruins, the distillery estate and viewpoints over the water.

Common issues. Hotel pickup is not part of this tour, so travellers need to make their own way to the meeting point and check the start time on the booking page beforehand. Accessibility is mostly workable but not complete: one reviewer said a folding wheelchair user managed the tour, though the John Watling's distillery stop had no access. Rain can happen, and the tour continued in it for at least one party. Bikes, alcohol and drugs are not allowed on the tour.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No, hotel pickup is not included. You meet the tour at a set point in Nassau. Check the booking page for the exact meeting point and start time before heading out; one reviewer found it conveniently located just outside the cruise ship terminal.

What Food And Drink Are Included?

The tour includes samples of local dishes such as conch fritters, conch salad, fried snapper with peas and rice, plus rum shots, rum cake samples, soft drinks and water. A Kalik beer or coconut water comes with the food stop, and Graycliff offers wine and chocolate samples.

How Long Is The Tour?

It runs about two and a half hours. That covers the drive through the old city, the food tasting, Graycliff and the John Watling's distillery stop.

Is The Tour Accessible For Limited Mobility?

Partly. One reviewer's family member used a folding wheelchair and managed the tour, but the John Watling's distillery stop itself had no access.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes, the listing states you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

The operator suggests comfortable shoes and clothes, a change of clothes, beachwear, a camera or charged smartphone, cash and a credit card, drinks and a driver's license.