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Hi guys it's Archie here. Tour is in English with translation only upon request.
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We are a two guide team, Archie & Quinn. We have a wealth of knowledge and experience in Bahamian culture. With us you get a charming tour & surprise seafood snack. Come be a local for a day, learn how we live, come listen to our stories. Our tour starts at Parliament square, next to Queen Victoria's statue, which is directly across from the cruise terminal. I will have a sign. There, we discuss government, colonial history & more.
Next is Government House which is the state house. Afterwards is Graycliff Resort where guests can learn about pirates while tasting wine, chocolates and more. The National Art Gallery follows where guests will take in local fine arts . After which is John Watling's Rum Distillery is a crowd favorite.
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Meeting and pickup
We meet a Parliament Square next to Queen Victoria's statue which is directly across from the Cruise Ship terminal exit. Guide will have sign with company logo.
Itinerary
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1Parliament Square
We do offer customized start times, as early as 9 a. m, just request after booking. Our tour starts next to Queen Victoria's statue, with a guided history introduction of the Bahamas and how it ties into world history also American History, the American Revolution, and more. We will cover Bahamas Government and system and notable timelines in history as well as landmarks in the Parliament square, the purpose of each building and more. We will discuss Bahamas independence from the United Kingdom and more.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Government House
We will pass by the Government house of The Bahamas which is the state house similar to the White House in America. Standing since 1737 we will discuss Christopher Columbus's historic landing in The Bahamas and more.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Graycliff Heritage Village Marketplace
Our tour continues at the world famous Graycliff Resort which was built around the mansion of Capt, Graysmith who was a pirate who travelled the Bahamian waters during his life. Here we will discuss piracy in The Bahamas also have wine tasting, chocolate tasting and also visit the cigar company all at this location.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The NAGB is the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas and houses the national collection of various artists from around the islands. These fine artwork are a prized possession of the country and add to the overall experience of the tour. Guests will enjoy the sights and feel inside the gallery as a wide scope of artwork are on display inside including paintings and more. The gallery is closed on Mondays and so the we include a visit to the Tasty Teas shop instead on this day.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5John Watling's Distillery
John Watling's Distillery is named after the pirate John Watling who made a stop in The Bahamas during his years of piracy in the Caribbean and Latin America. The distillery makes a wonderful product of aged rum which is aged for either 2, 3, 5 or 6 years in old Jack Daniels Whiskey Barrels. At the distillery our guests will enjoy a tour of the facility and also receive a free sample upon entering. At the end of the tour of the distillery our guests will have the chance to purchase a mixed drink or purchase their very own bottle of aged rum to take home and enjoy.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Straw Market
15 minute walk back to Downtown area passing landmarks such as the world famous Straw market.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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