Bahamian Culture Tour: Wine, Chocolate, and Souvenirs

Escape the city and immerse yourself in Bahamian culture with a wine and rum cake sampling tour. Discover local vendors, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious treats.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Water Tower - Water Tower
  • Nassau - Historical sights, Casino, chocolate Factory, wine tasting Tea tasting.
    Conch fritter and conch salad tasting included in price
  • Queen’s Staircase - Queens Staircase
  • Fort Fincastle - Fort Fincastle
  • Tasty Teas Bahamas - Tasty Teas
  • Atlantis Casino - Atlantis Casino
  • Bahama Barrels -…
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Tropical drinks and souvenirs
Additional Information

Take a break from the city’s busy environment and indulge in a two to three hour journey full of wine, chocolate, rum cake and conch fritter tastings. Gain insights about Bahamian traditions with a ride in a fully air-conditioned vehicle hosted by an informed tour guide. Get ready to explore affordable memorabilia while shopping with our local merchants…

Location
Water Tower
Top of Elizabeth Avenue,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Coretta_w
Nov 3, 2025
Well worth taking - Was nice and informative. People were nice and the deals on the local craft items were great. Guide was very nice
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Vonda_y
Nov 3, 2025
Awesome experience and met some amazing people. Including the the tour guide operator herself was very nice and helpful - One of the most memorable tours and tasting of rum cake lol I’d ever had. Surely an experience to remember and enjoy
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Montez_l
Oct 18, 2025
Highly recommend chanel!! - Chanel was an amazing guide! My husband and I were very pleased with her knowledge and customer service!! Excellent tour!
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Tiara_c
Oct 15, 2025
All the hotspots in one - We had a great time. Shonel was our guide and she was very accommodating and super knowledgeable. We got to hit up pretty much all the hotspots for the brief time our boat was docked in Nassau. Shonel offered water and a shot of rum, and was willing to take photos for us. Highly recommend and would do it again.
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Brittany_r
Aug 26, 2025
Thanks Mr. Peter! Great little tour. - Nice tour. We got to see the Island and few attractions all in one swoop. Thanks to our amazing tour guide Mr. Peter who went beyond to show us around and make sure we had a good time!
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Heidi_r
Nov 6, 2025
Informative Nassau Tour - Super nice guide. Peter was informative and showed us a nice time. The conch fritters were delicious!
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Caryl_s
Nov 2, 2025
It's okay if you've never been to Bahamas - Nice tour of several island spots. Doesn't venture too far from downtown though. Does stop at a number of sales stops, but no time to really buy. A quick around town tour.
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Dave_h
Oct 30, 2025
Fast paced trip which involved lots of eating and drinking around Nassau - Fast paced trip which involved lots of eating and drinking around Nassau. Which is great. Wine, rum, rum cake, beer, tea, chocolate - pretty good. Shonel was a great host and she gave out water, provided, WiFi and give you lots of information throughout the tour.
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Shawn_w
Oct 9, 2025
Underwhelming. - The guide couldn't remember the historical speech he began to give and just gave up. We didn't have enough time at any stop. The guide was not very enthusiastic.
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Nubia_m
Sep 29, 2025
Misleading "Shopping Tour" - Buyer Beware - I'll start this review by saying it wasn't terrible, but I believe the tour title is quite misleading. This was, primarily, a glorified shopping tour. Almost all stops were places that sold products that could easily be purchased at the port without the constant pressure of a sales pitch. Overall, I'd rate this as average for the price; $75 per person seems steep for the value provided. Issues with Logistics and Guide :: Arrival: When we arrived at the meeting place, there was no formal introduction. Someone simply approached us, stated they were our guide, and told us to follow them. We had to stop him and request that he verify the Viator details to ensure we were getting into a car with the correct person. Sightseeing Stops :: Water Tower & Fort Fincastle: Both attractions were unavailable. The Water Tower was covered for renovations, and Fort Fincastle was closed. While these issues are understandable, they contributed significantly to the disappointment. Queen's Staircase (Highlight): This was the highlight of the "tour." The local guide we encountered here (who was not part of the group this was purchased from) was excellent and very knowledgeable. He took great photos and knew all the best angles. We truly enjoyed our time with him and wish we had remembered his name. Commercial Stops and Sales Pitches The Rum Cake Factory: This was nothing like a factory. We entered a retail shop with several workers immediately pitching various cake bundles. The samples were good, and we did purchase some cake, but the experience was lacking—no history of the rum cake or explanation of its local prevalence was provided. Tasty Teas: This felt very much like a "snake oil" sales pitch. We were aggressively told about the healing properties of the teas, including claims that they cure cancer and other ailments. The entire stop felt pushy. Atlantis Casino: We were allowed to walk around the Casino and the shops, which was interesting to see, but be warned: this is as far as you can go. You only see the retail areas. Bahama Barrels (Wine Tasting): This was simply a wine shop. There was no tour or history, just a quick tasting, which was disappointing. John Watling's Distillery (Recommended): This stop was enjoyable. The small tour still provided valuable history, and the staff we spoke to were nice and answered questions. Crucially, we did not feel pressured to purchase anything here. Omissions :: Conch Fritters: We did not receive the promised conch fritters. While we didn't "cry about it," it's worth noting the omission as advertised. Final Conclusion :: The premise of visiting "local vendors" gives the impression that the shops are authentic local spots, not tourist traps designed for hard sales. If the tour claims to offer "local cuisine," it should take the group to an actual local spot rather than a shop focused on pushing a sales pitch. The sightseeing was hampered by closures, and the bulk of the time was spent in commercial establishments.
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From $75
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).