Private Tour, Rum Cake, Fort Entry

Nassau Private Tour: Island Lovers Rum Cake & Forts Entry

from $650 per group

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Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Food: Snacks included
Run by: Nassau Private Tours

Overview

This four-hour private tour strings together Nassau's forts, its rum culture, and a handful of historic stops in one loop, with fort entry tickets and pickup already covered. It starts at the Original Rum Cake Factory of the Bahamas, where freshly made rum cake is served as a sample, then continues to Fort Montagu, a fort built in the 1700s sitting next to a beach where you can pause at a beach bar if you want a drink.

From there the route continues to Fort Fincastle and the Queen's Staircase for photos, then to Graycliff Mansion, another 1700s building, where tastings of chocolate, wine, and moonshine are offered and cigar making can be watched. John Watling's Distillery comes next with a rum tasting, and the tour finishes at Fort Charlotte, the largest fort in the Bahamas, before driving past the Parliament, the Governor's Mansion, and old churches.

One reviewer praised the air-conditioned comfort of the van and said the group loved hearing about the Bahamas' history along the way, which is the sort of day this tour aims for: sightseeing with tastings built in.

What's Included

Included

Visit to the Original Rum Cake Factory
Visit to Fort Montague
Visit to Fort Fincastle
Visit to Queen Staircase
Visit to Graycliff Mansion
Visit to John Watling's Distillery
Visit to Fort Charlotte
Drive past historic buildings like the Parliament, Governor's Mansion, and Old Churches
Entrance fees for the forts
Pickup is included; confirm your pickup point on the live booking page

Not Included

Food and drinks at the beach bar
Personal expenses

Itinerary

PickupPickup is included, with three pickup location options. Confirm your pickup point on the live booking page.
Rum Cake FactoryThe tour begins at the Original Rum Cake Factory of the Bahamas with a sample of freshly made rum cake.
Fort MontaguThis 1700s fort sits on a beach, with views and an optional beach bar nearby. Drinks there are at your own expense.
Fort Fincastle and Queen's StaircaseExplore Fort Fincastle with entry covered by the tour, then visit the Queen's Staircase to take photos of the canyons.
Graycliff MansionTry chocolate, wine, and moonshine, and watch cigar making at this 1700s mansion.
John Watling's DistillerySample Bahamian rum and hear about the distillery's history.
Fort Charlotte and drive pastsVisit the largest fort in the Bahamas, then drive past the Parliament, the Governor's Mansion, and old churches before drop-off at one of three drop-off locations.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this tour before you book.

Wear good shoes. The listing notes the tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. The forts and the Queen's Staircase all involve time on foot.
Private pace. This is a private tour, so the group is yours alone. A reviewer appreciated riding in an air-conditioned van between stops.
Tastings included. Rum cake, rum at John Watling's, and chocolate, wine, and moonshine at Graycliff are part of the visit. Food and drinks at the Fort Montagu beach bar are not included, so budget for those separately.
Photography stops. The Queen's Staircase is called out specifically as a photo stop, with the canyons around it. Bring a camera or keep your phone charged for the forts as well.
Confirm pickup. Pickup is included and there are three pickup location options. Settle your pickup point on the live booking page before the day arrives.

Common issues. The main extra costs to plan for are food and drinks at the beach bar near Fort Montagu and any personal spending along the way. Fort entry fees are covered, but nothing else to eat or drink beyond the listed tastings is. Cancellation is possible up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, so late changes can cost you the booking price.

Common Questions

Is Pickup Included On This Nassau Tour?

Yes, pickup is included and there are three pickup location options. You confirm your exact pickup point on the live booking page. Drop-off is also offered at three locations.

Are Fort Entry Fees Included?

Yes, entrance fees for the forts are included in the tour price. That covers Fort Montagu, Fort Fincastle, and Fort Charlotte.

Is Food And Drink Included?

Tastings are included, such as rum cake at the factory, rum at John Watling's Distillery, and chocolate, wine, and moonshine at Graycliff Mansion. Food and drinks at the beach bar near Fort Montagu are not included, nor are personal expenses.

How Long Is The Tour?

The tour runs for four hours. It covers the Rum Cake Factory, three forts, the Queen's Staircase, Graycliff Mansion, and John Watling's Distillery, plus a drive past the Parliament, the Governor's Mansion, and old churches.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Inside that window the booking price is at risk, so plan changes early.

What Should I Bring?

Comfortable shoes are recommended because the tour involves walking. Bring money if you want food or drinks at the beach bar, since those are sold separately, plus whatever you need for photos at the forts and the Queen's Staircase.