--- title: "Nassau Shore Excursion: Half-Day Historical Sightseeing Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Bahamas country: Caribbean price: 132 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 80 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Wharf pickup rank_in_category: 11 of 18 (Nassau City & Island Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-07 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/bahamas/tours/nassau-shore-excursion-half-day-historical-sightseeing-tour/ --- # Nassau Shore Excursion: Half-Day Historical Sightseeing Tour **Guidekin's take:** This Nassau sightseeing route passes the Cloisters of Paradise Island, a chocolate factory and the Pirates Museum. An air-conditioned van, commentary, samples and water are included; pickup covers major hotels and Prince George Wharf, but excludes private homes. 4.85 from 80 reviews at €132 per person for 3h 30m. **Wharf pickup:** Choose Nassau history with Prince George Wharf pickup: 3h 30m at €132 per person, 4.85 from 80 reviews; food beyond samples costs extra. Trade-off: Food and drinks beyond the samples cost extra. (last checked October 7, 2026) In our comparison: #11 of 18 in Nassau City & Island Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore Nassau on this half-day historical sightseeing tour. Visit some of the cities most famous attractions pass by the Cloisters of Paradise Island, Graycliff Chocolate Factory and the Pirates Museum. Your local guide will show you around and give you interesting details of the island's history and culture. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 10:00, 13:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: Food and beverage samples **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €132 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.85/5 from 80 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Tyrone Wilson - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.85 from 80 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 77 of 80. - 5 stars: 73 (91%) - 4 stars: 4 (5%) - 3 stars: 2 (3%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Morning Tour | €132 / person | English | Tour departs at 10am and 1:00pm | | Afternoon Tour | €132 / person | English | Tour departs at 1pm | ## What's included - Pick up and drop off services available to all major hotels including the Prince George Wharf. - Bottled water - Transport by air-conditioned full-size van - Food and beverage samples - Pick up and drop off service available for all major resorts including the Prince George Wharf. - Local taxes - Live commentary on board ## Not included - Food and drinks, unless specified - We do not provide Pick up and drop off services to any Airbnbs or private residential homes. - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory** (30m) - Begin the tour with driving through the historic city of Nassau with the first stop (approximately 15 minutes) at the Bahamas Rum Cake Factory. The factory produces several scrumptious flavors of rum cake like, pina colada, banana and chocolate. Free samples available at this... 2. **Queen's Staircase** (30m) - The Queen's Staircase was Carved out of solid limestone in the late 18th century, this 102-foot staircase is a must-see attraction. Climb the 65 steps to the top of Bennet's Hill the highest point in Nassau and access Fort Fincastle built in 1793 by Lord Dunmore. Guests not... 3. **Graycliff Chocolatier** (20m) - This is a 30 minutes stop. Ready for a sweet treat? you will stop at the Graycliff Chocolate Factory for about 20 minutes to see how this famous chocolate is made and sample some of the 17 different flavors. 4. **John Watling's Distillery** (20m) - The John Watlings Distillery, a local producer of rum where you will have a chance to sample one of the best tasting Pina Colada on the planet 5. **Pirates of Nassau Museum** (20m) - The Pirates Museum this interactive pirate attraction in the heart of downtown Nassau transports you to the year 1716 where pirates ruled the Caribbean. (Admission not included) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 13:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Exit cruise ship and out of port gate. Cross the street to the left at the water fountain in front of the pink and white Tourism Police Station Building. Staff members will be wearing bright orange shirt holding a sign that displays the name ( Tyrone Wilson's Nassau Shore Excursion. ) Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Minimum drinking age is 18 years ## Compared with other Nassau City & Island Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 18** | €132 | 3h 30m | 4.85 (80) | shared | | [Dilly Dally Walking Tour of Nassau Attractions](/caribbean/bahamas/tours/dilly-dally-walking-tour-of-nassau-attractions/?format=md) | €50 | 3h | 4.91 (400) | shared | | [Top Tier Island Historical and Landmark Nassau Bahamas Tour](/caribbean/bahamas/tours/top-tier-island-historical-and-landmark-nassau-bahamas-tour/?format=md) | €54 | 2h 30m | 4.94 (152) | shared | | [Nassau Historical Walking Tour](/caribbean/bahamas/tours/nassau-historical-walking-tour/?format=md) | €54 | 2h 30m | 4.93 (130) | private | Ranked #11 of 18 in Nassau City & Island Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €9 to €200, median €61; typical length 3h. 7 of 18 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/bahamas/nassau-city-tours/?format=md ## More in Bahamas - All Bahamas tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/bahamas/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/bahamas/tours/nassau-shore-excursion-half-day-historical-sightseeing-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/bahamas/?format=md