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Nassau Food Tour: Culinary and Cultural Treasures
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Nassau
Embark on a culinary adventure in Nassau, Bahamas, as you explore the city’s historical neighborhood and indulge in delicious Bahamian cuisine. Discover the local flavors of classic conch dishes, traditional Bahamian cuisine, and more on this small-group food tasting and walking tour.
Embark on a culinary adventure in Nassau, Bahamas, as you explore the city’s historical neighborhood and indulge in delicious Bahamian cuisine. Discover the local flavors of classic conch dishes, traditional Bahamian cuisine, and more on this small-group food tasting and walking tour.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Parliament Square - Embark on a unique culinary journey away from the usual tourist spots. Experience the flavors and history of old Nassau’s most delightful neighborhood, savoring each bite along the way.
- Government House - Enjoy exclusive access to the Governor’s Mansion and explore the grounds of the prestigious Government House, perched…
- Parliament Square - Embark on a unique culinary journey away from the usual tourist spots. Experience the flavors and history of old Nassau’s most delightful neighborhood, savoring each bite along the way.
- Government House - Enjoy exclusive access to the Governor’s Mansion and explore the grounds of the prestigious Government House, perched atop Mount Fitzwilliam with stunning views of Nassau Harbor.
- Graycliff Heritage Village - Discover the country’s first 5-star restaurant and hotel, offering a tour of their beautiful property. This hidden treasure is nestled right in the city’s heart!
- John Watling’s Distillery - Visit the Buena Vista Estate and indulge in a special John Watling’s original rum cocktail during the tour.
What's Included
- 5 Food tastings, 1 cocktail
- Professionally trained local guide
- Walking tour of downtown Nassau
- Signature post tour recipe collection
- Exclusive in-store coupons
- Seafood & Shellfish substitutions will be vegetarian dishes.
- Beachwear and see-through clothing NOT permitted on the tours
- 5 Food tastings, 1 cocktail
- Professionally trained local guide
- Walking tour of downtown Nassau
- Signature post tour recipe collection
- Exclusive in-store coupons
- Seafood & Shellfish substitutions will be vegetarian dishes.
- Beachwear and see-through clothing NOT permitted on the tours
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Explore the delightful culinary experiences and cultural gems on this food tasting and walking tour through Nassau’s historic neighborhood. Indulge in delicious samples—sufficient for a satisfying lunch—at five distinct locations, ranging from family-run restaurants to specialty food shops. Savor traditional conch dishes such as chowder and fritters, a…
Explore the delightful culinary experiences and cultural gems on this food tasting and walking tour through Nassau’s historic neighborhood. Indulge in delicious samples—sufficient for a satisfying lunch—at five distinct locations, ranging from family-run restaurants to specialty food shops. Savor traditional conch dishes such as chowder and fritters, a classic Bahamian meal featuring steamed chicken, peas and rice, Bahamian macaroni and cheese, and plantains. Discover the cultural and architectural highlights of Nassau, the capital and commercial hub of the Bahamas, while enjoying the local dining spots along the picturesque, tree-lined streets. Benefit from the personalized attention of your knowledgeable guide on this intimate tour, capped at 12 participants. Please note that vegan diets cannot be accommodated on this tour. Seafood and shellfish alternatives will be vegetarian dishes.
- Maximum number of passengers per tour is 12
- Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. (Infants ages 3 and under who are not eating do not require a ticket)
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Tour is held in all weather conditions (ponchos provided in case of rain)
- Not wheelchair accessible at this time or suitable for guests with severe mobility restrictions
- Please note: it is recommended you wear comfortable walking shoes
- Beachwear, coverups and see-through clothing are not permitted when entering restaurants.
- Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility issues
Location
Bahamian Cookin' Restaurant and Bar
Downtown
The tour will meet outside of Bahamian Cookin' Restaurant & Bar on Parliament Street (between Bay & Shirley Streets.) Bahamian Cookin' is in a pink strip mall across from Parliament Square. Your guide will meet you outside of the restaurant.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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H3636kmkathryng
Nov 12, 2025
Great way to get a taste of the local culture - Nicola was an incredible guide! Very knowledgeable and very personable! We had a small group but we learned a lot and got to know one another! The food, drinks and history were all incredible!
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Gherkinatr
Oct 29, 2025
Perfect Bahamian Cruise Excursion - This tour was an absolute delight! By some luck, my husband and I were the only people on the tour, so we were easily able to chat with and ask question of our guide Pierre. He was personable, knowledgeable, funny, and seemed happy to share his culture with us. Everything we ate and drank was absolutely delicious and I would 100% happily go back to each location for more next time we're in Nassau! I was stuffed by the end, and my husband was quite content as well.
We were here on a short cruise, with a 1 day stop in Nassau. We did the 10:30AM tour, which started a short and easy walk from the port. It took almost exactly 3 hours, leaving us with plenty of time to wander around a bit, buy some souvenirs, and make it back to the ship well before the 5:30 All Aboard time. It was a perfect introduction to the island, its food, and its culture!
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Johnpa4515cz
Sep 9, 2025
Great Guide and Great Vibes - Let’s just start by saying that Lisa needs to be eating with us on this tour. She is easily the best part of the experience, and she must dine as we dine.
That aside, the actual tour was nice. Perfect for something to do as a cruise excursion (we were on MSC), but some non-cruisers were part of our tour group as well, and they were fun too! The food was good, and the historical components were nice as well. The nearly 3.5 hours we were on the tour didn’t nearly feel like it, as we were engaged the whole time, rather by other group members or our guide. There is plenty of walking, and it was very hot outside, but it didn’t take away from the experience. I highly recommend this tour! I want to reiterate that the host should dine with us as well.
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Jongk1145xz
May 3, 2025
!!!! LISA IS AWESOME AT HER JOB GREAT TOUR!!!!!!! - Lisa, our guide was terrific. She’s very knowledgeable, fun, and great at her job. The only complaint from our group was we should have been served more of the tostones with grouper, they were delicious!! These local restaurants are really missing out on opportunities for travelers to return to their locations for lunch or dinner. When people travel to the Bahamas, they want to experience local foods. The resort food quality is just average, yet outrageously overpriced. Local restaurants could capitalize on this fact.
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Elisa_d
Jan 18, 2025
Excellent food, value, and culture - Really great tour hosted by Captain Ron. Excellent food and value. Interesting stops and history. Only suggestion is give enough time to purchase chocolate and rum and these local gems. ;)
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Michael_o
Jan 14, 2025
Good Food, Great Guide - Our guide, Captain Ron, was the best part of the tour, engaging, entertaining, and knowledgeable. The food, while very good, was next in line. The tour encompassed a fair portion of downtown Nassau, with historical information provided along the way. As said, the food was very good. My wife, who does not normally eat seafood of any kind, ate the conch fritters and fish taco on this tour and enjoyed them. The overall experience was very worthwhile - good food, great guide.
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Heather
Jan 1, 2025
Delicious all the way around! - Nicolette was our tour guide and she was AMAZING!!!! Bahamian Cooking was my personal favorite... everything was outstanding! Favorite drink spot was hands down the moonshine! There's not a bad stop on the entire tour. Highly recommend all the way around! I would totally do it again!
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John_henkelman
Dec 25, 2024
26 stars (believe it, and do it) - Just the fantastic Bahamian food and drink we enjoyed on this adventure alone would be a 5/5, easily. Meeting the proprietors, experiencing their souls embedded in their fine establishments and hearing the stories and history behind them are a 5/5 at the very least. The group from Ohio, Oregon and California who got stuck with me were a minimum 5/5. Now you need to add in our star host and this becomes an outrageous overall entertainment value of 26/5 and the highlight of my visit to Nassau. Let me tell you a bit more about the razor-sharp, witty, self-deprecating, articulate, intelligent, respectful, and naturally positive Lisa. She's 32, a mother of four, has a charming husband who convinced their kids to call her Kevin for a month, absolutely knows her stuff, and optimistically will become the prime minister of the Bahamas. Guy Fieri and the Food Network need to get their @sses over to Nassau to meet her and experience this culinary dream. I'm sure they would quickly understand why Lisa and the Bahamas need to be promoted, and what everyone else not in the know is missing out on. You need to get on this now! #voteforlisa!
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N6503gujuliel
Dec 28, 2024
Thanks Nicolette! - Having Nicolette was probably the best part of the tour. Was the food good, yes, but to make your tour successful, you need Nicolette. She's friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and she loves her town. I truly loved seeing locals around physically embrace her.
The best of the meal is at Bahamian Cookin'. The amount of food you get is crazy for a tasting tour, but it's good home cooking. Even without trying the fried conch, the chicken, mac n cheese, cole slaw, potato salad, plantains, and rice were excellent. Hands down our favorite. You don't need the upgraded drink package. You get plenty of alcohol tastings. My favorite was at Towne Hotel. Fruity and delicious. I didn't love the chickpea taco at Monkey Foot, but that's me.
We would take the tour again.
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A_d
Dec 24, 2024
Captain Ron is awesome. ... - Captain Ron is awesome. High energy, knowledgeable and a great story teller. The tour gave you lots of insight into Bahamian history and culture. However, there just wasn’t enough food. The first stop had a decent size meal. The only recommendation would be to provide more food at the various stops. It’s a food tour after all. Other than that, we recommend this tour.
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