Nassau Self-Guided Audio Tour: The Jewel of the Bahamas
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Welcome to Nassau, capital of the Bahamas located on the island of New Providence. This city provides the best of all worlds. It is home to a rich history and its museum provides a compelling insight into its days of piracy. At the same time, it offers the sandy white beaches, street-side market stalls, and perpetually good weather that one would expect from a Caribbean city. This self-guided audio tour provides a unique opportunity to explore the city at your own pace and in your own time. Simply download the tour, plug in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and head to the tour starting point. Whether it is your first or tenth time in the city, this tour is guaranteed to enlighten and entertain you, showing you a side to Nassau that you never knew existed. The tour takes 2-3 hours depending on your pace and gives a fascinating insight into the city’s rich tapestry of culture and history. Please note that this tour is currently only available in English.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Citywalksz Ltd
Stop At: Nassau Public Library & Museum
Initially used as a jail then almost 100 years later it was recommissioned and turned into a library and museum. The public service building also contains some pre-European artifacts which are exceedingly rare and, unfortunately, often ignored.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Queen's Staircase
While beautiful, the impressive Queen’s Staircase has a tragic history. This 65-step walkway was chiselled out of solid limestone rock by over 600 slaves in the late 1700s. Find out why it was eventually dedicated to Queen Victoria.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Christ Church Cathedral
Nassau’s Christ Church Cathedral is a colonial-era cathedral with an impressive interior. Not only does this building champion the city’s architecture, it also provides a fascinating insight into the history of the colonial Bahamas.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pirates of Nassau Museum
The Pirates of Nassau Museum brings the history of pirate warfare and skulduggery to life in an interactive experience that paints a vivid picture of Nassau and its history as a pirate stronghold. Don’t miss the fascinating tales of Nassau’s piratical past.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Senor Frogs Nassau
No trip to Nassau would be complete without stopping in at Senor frogs. This eccentric Mexican restaurant is a great lunch spot. Make sure you take a look at the souvenirs and grab some pics for the gram while you’re there!
Duration: 15 minutes
