Nassau Rum and Food Walking Tour

Highlights

See more of Nassau in less time—ideal for a shore excursion
A great choice for first-time visitors with limited time
Choose from morning or afternoon departure times to fit your schedule

Summary

Meet your guide at a convenient central location in Nassau to start your tour. Walk between Nassau’s highlights and get your first taste of authentic Caribbean rum at Smuggler’s Beer Garden, a pirate-themed pub on George Street. Then stop at three more spots to fill up on rum cocktails, conch fritters, rum-infused chocolates, and boozy rum cupcakes. Along the way, explore the streets of Downtown Nassau, see some of the buildings where Bahamian rum runners stored their rum in between smuggle runs, and hear stories about the island’s swashbuckling past. Visit the historic Buena Vista estate and tour John Watling’s Distillery. Learn about rum making, barrel aging, and see the old-fashioned bottling process. Taste a variety of handcrafted rums, and then end your Nassau tour at the distillery.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Explore the rum-infused highlights of Nassau in just a few hours on this walking tour, ideal for a shore excursion or for first-time visitors with limited time. Learn about the Bahamas’ long history of rum making and visit a pirate-themed pub. Fill up on conch fritters, boozy sweets, and rum cocktails. A tour and tasting at John Watling’s Distillery at the historic Buena Vista estate is also included.

What’s included?

Local guide
3 rum tastings
3 cocktails
Bites of Bahamian conch fritters
2 Rum-infused bonbons
Local taxes
Rum Tasting Tutorial
Entry/Admission - Hillside House Art Gallery
Entry/Admission - Graycliff Chocolatier
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Face masks required for guides in public areas

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

John Watling's Distillery

About operator:

John Watling's Distillery home to JOHN WATLING'S rum and RED TURTLE vodka, the "Spirit of The Bahamas" offers complimentary tours at its home, the Buena Vista Estate, in Downtown Nassau. The historic Estate, founded in 1789 and overlooking the harbour, is the site where Bahamians hand-craft JOHN WATLING'S small-batch rums RED TURTLE pink sand filtered vodka. At the Estate, John Watling's features a production and museum-like tour, shopping and signature Bahamian cocktails at its Red Turtle Tavern. Within walking distance from the cruise ship port in Downtown Nassau, John Watling's Distillery is located on Delancy Street and is open from 10am-6pm, seven days a week and on Friday's until 9pm. Free Tour