Funky Nassau 3-Hour Jeep Adventure: Queen's Staircase, Rum Distillery, Junkanoo & Local Food
by Nassau Jeep Adventures Ltd
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$235Overview
This 3-hour and 15-minute jeep tour on New Providence Island covers cultural, historical, and culinary highlights of Nassau. Guests ride in custom open-air, stretched Jeep Wranglers driven by a guide who provides commentary throughout the trip. The tour begins with a drive-by view of the Queen's Staircase, currently closed for renovations; the guide explains its history. The vehicle then passes Fort Fincastle, an 18th-century fort. Next, the group stops at the Bahamas Rum Cake Factory for a 15-minute tasting of locally made rum cakes soaked in tropical fruit-flavored rum. Following this, guests spend about 15 minutes sampling native Bahamian bush teas and natural beverages with information on their benefits. The tour continues with a 30-minute guided visit to John Watling's Distillery, including a history of the site and rum samples. Afterward, there is a 30-minute visit to the Junkanoo World Museum & Arts Centre, where guests see costumes and instruments, dress in Junkanoo attire for photos, and take part in a live music and dance session related to Junkanoo, the Bahamian cultural festival. The final stop is at Drifter’s at Da’ Fish Fry in Arawak Cay, where guests spend 30 minutes tasting native Bahamian foods such as conch fritters, tamarind-glazed chicken wings, and fish strips. Dietary substitutes can be arranged upon request. Bottled water is provided throughout the tour. Pick-up and drop-off are included. Local beers are available for purchase but are not included in the tour price. This tour offers a funky and engaging way to explore Nassau’s culture, food, and music.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nassau Jeep Adventures
An approximately 3-hour tour through Nassau highlighting the culture, history, and beauty of the city. The all-inclusive adventure features native lunch, unlimited ice-cold water, and access to all attractions and activities on the itinerary.
Queen's Staircase
A drive-by visit due to current renovations that close the staircase to pedestrians. The driver provides a historical overview and panoramic views of Nassau. Fort Fincastle is also viewed from the vehicle. Visitors are taken to the Graycliff Chocolate Factory as an alternative stop.
The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory
A 15-minute stop to sample rum cakes soaked in various tropical fruit-flavored rums, showcasing a local specialty.
15 min
Bush Tea Sampling
A 15-minute tasting session featuring native Bahamian bush teas and natural beverages, including explanations about their benefits.
15 min
John Watling's Distillery
A 30-minute guided tour of the distillery, including oral history of the site and samples of John Watling’s rum varieties.
30 min
Junkanoo World Museum & Arts Centre
A 30-minute visit to learn about Junkanoo, the main cultural festival of The Bahamas. Guests see costumes and instruments, try on Junkanoo attire, and participate in live music and dance.
30 min
Arawak Cay
A 30-minute stop at this local cultural center where guests taste Bahamian appetizers such as conch fritters, tamarind-glazed chicken wings, and fish strips. Dietary substitutions are available on request.
30 min
Meeting point
For those staying further East — please wait in front of the Subway restaurant for your driver.
End point
For those staying further East — please wait in front of the Subway restaurant for your driver.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Funky Nassau 3-Hour Jeep Adventure: Queen's Staircase, Rum Distillery, Junkanoo & Local Food
by Nassau Jeep Adventures Ltd
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$235Overview
This 3-hour and 15-minute jeep tour on New Providence Island covers cultural, historical, and culinary highlights of Nassau. Guests ride in custom open-air, stretched Jeep Wranglers driven by a guide who provides commentary throughout the trip. The tour begins with a drive-by view of the Queen's Staircase, currently closed for renovations; the guide explains its history. The vehicle then passes Fort Fincastle, an 18th-century fort. Next, the group stops at the Bahamas Rum Cake Factory for a 15-minute tasting of locally made rum cakes soaked in tropical fruit-flavored rum. Following this, guests spend about 15 minutes sampling native Bahamian bush teas and natural beverages with information on their benefits. The tour continues with a 30-minute guided visit to John Watling's Distillery, including a history of the site and rum samples. Afterward, there is a 30-minute visit to the Junkanoo World Museum & Arts Centre, where guests see costumes and instruments, dress in Junkanoo attire for photos, and take part in a live music and dance session related to Junkanoo, the Bahamian cultural festival. The final stop is at Drifter’s at Da’ Fish Fry in Arawak Cay, where guests spend 30 minutes tasting native Bahamian foods such as conch fritters, tamarind-glazed chicken wings, and fish strips. Dietary substitutes can be arranged upon request. Bottled water is provided throughout the tour. Pick-up and drop-off are included. Local beers are available for purchase but are not included in the tour price. This tour offers a funky and engaging way to explore Nassau’s culture, food, and music.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nassau Jeep Adventures
An approximately 3-hour tour through Nassau highlighting the culture, history, and beauty of the city. The all-inclusive adventure features native lunch, unlimited ice-cold water, and access to all attractions and activities on the itinerary.
Queen's Staircase
A drive-by visit due to current renovations that close the staircase to pedestrians. The driver provides a historical overview and panoramic views of Nassau. Fort Fincastle is also viewed from the vehicle. Visitors are taken to the Graycliff Chocolate Factory as an alternative stop.
The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory
A 15-minute stop to sample rum cakes soaked in various tropical fruit-flavored rums, showcasing a local specialty.
15 min
Bush Tea Sampling
A 15-minute tasting session featuring native Bahamian bush teas and natural beverages, including explanations about their benefits.
15 min
John Watling's Distillery
A 30-minute guided tour of the distillery, including oral history of the site and samples of John Watling’s rum varieties.
30 min
Junkanoo World Museum & Arts Centre
A 30-minute visit to learn about Junkanoo, the main cultural festival of The Bahamas. Guests see costumes and instruments, try on Junkanoo attire, and participate in live music and dance.
30 min
Arawak Cay
A 30-minute stop at this local cultural center where guests taste Bahamian appetizers such as conch fritters, tamarind-glazed chicken wings, and fish strips. Dietary substitutions are available on request.
30 min
Meeting point
For those staying further East — please wait in front of the Subway restaurant for your driver.
End point
For those staying further East — please wait in front of the Subway restaurant for your driver.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.