Nassau Excursions

Tours are a great way for visitors to Nassau to experience the Bahamas’ pristine sand beaches, fresh island seafood, and famous swimming pigs under the guidance of local experts. Past travelers say these are the best options:

• Bites of Nassau Food and Walking Tour
• Nassau Island Highlights Sightseeing Tour
• Sandy Toes Bahamas Original Swimming Pigs and Snorkeling
• Nassau to Exuma Full-Day Trip Experience
• Swimming Pigs with Pickup: Pigs Can’t Fly, but They Do Swim!

Yes, Nassau, Bahamas excursions and tours are very much worth it. Whether you want to swim at the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean or taste the best conch fritters and rum cocktails in town, guided experiences take all the guesswork out of transportation and itinerary planning.

Per one customer who booked the Bites of Nassau Food and Walking Tour: “Great tour!! Our guide Lisa was amazing. She gave us some great details of Nassau and the food we experienced. The food and drinks we sampled were exquisite. It gave us a great taste of the Bahamas. I would highly recommend this tour.”

Group experiences that take place primarily in downtown Nassau, such as food and sightseeing tours on foot or by bus, go for US$50–US$100. ATV sightseeing tours, as well as guided half- or full-day excursions to places like Rose Island and the Exumas, start at US$200 per person.

On the lower end of the price range, you can book tours such as the Bahama Kayak Full-Day Water Sports Package at Junkanoo Beach for around US$40 per person. This package includes access to all sorts of water sports equipment at Junkanoo Beach for the day. Pricier options include VIP tours such as Half-Day Private Yacht Charters (from US$8,000 per group, up to 10 people), where you can visit the swimming pigs and snorkel in crystal-clear waters.

Nassau tours take you to the downtown area’s top attractions, from cultural landmarks like the Queen’s Staircase to foodie favorites such as the Bahamas Rum Cake Factory and the fish fry restaurants of Arawak Cay. Or, you can take a guided excursion to snorkel and swim with pigs on Rose Island or the Exumas.

Consider an all-day tour to visit as many attractions and landmarks as possible. For example, the Nassau to Exuma Full-Day Trip Experience includes visits to Allen Cay and Compass Cay, snorkeling in the dive site of Pablo Escobar’s plane crash, spending time at Pig Beach on Big Major Cay, and more. Round-trip transportation in Nassau is also included.

Travelers recommend staying in Nassau for at least three days. Spend the first day downtown, walking up the Queen’s Staircase to Bennett’s Hill, shopping on busy Bay Street, and having dinner on the beach. Then you’ll have time for day trips, such as Paradise Island to visit the Atlantis resort’s casino and waterpark or the Exumas to see rock iguanas, nurse sharks, and swimming pigs.

January and February are the best months to visit Nassau, as sunny days are a given. Plus, you’ll miss the crowds that come during the winter holidays and for spring break in March and April. Though the Bahamas stay pretty warm year-round, you risk running into rainy weather during the hurricane season from June–November.

According to travelers, these are the best attractions in Nassau:

• Rose Island
• Fort Charlotte
• Government House
• Paradise Island
• Queen’s Staircase

View Viator’s guide to all the best attractions in Nassau.

There are tons of great trips to take from Nassau. According to traveler reviews, these are the best day trips to book right now:

• Nassau Island Highlights Sightseeing Tour
• Sandy Toes Bahamas Original Swimming Pigs and Snorkeling
• Nassau to Exuma Full-Day Trip Experience
• ATV Island Tour with (Beach Break + Lunch) Truly Sensational
• Bahamas: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Beach Break Package

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You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a great time in Nassau. Here are some of the best Nassau activities under US$50:

• Nassau Historical Walking Tour
• Bahama Kayak Full-Day Water Sports Package at Junkanoo Beach
• Nirvana Private Beach & Restaurant Round Trip Transportation
• Private Sightseeing in Fort Montagu with Crab and Seafood Meal

It’s no secret that Nassau is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Here are some of the top outdoor tours to book right now:

• Sandy Toes Bahamas Original Swimming Pigs and Snorkeling
• Swimming Pigs with Pickup: Pigs Can’t Fly, but They Do Swim!
• Pirate Jeep Sightseeing Adventure
• ATV Island Tour with (Beach Break + Lunch) Truly Sensational
• Bahamas: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Beach Break Package

View all of Viator’s top outdoor activities in Nassau.

According to travelers, these are the top museums and cultural attractions in Nassau:

• Pirates of Nassau
• National Art Gallery of the Bahamas (NAGB)
• Nassau Public Library & Museum
• Heritage Museum of the Bahamas
• Junkanoo Expo Museum

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Couples will find plenty of romantic tours in Nassau. Here are some of the top activities to book now, according to previous travelers:

• Nassau to Exuma Full-Day Trip Experience
• Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise
• Pearl Island Ocean View Cabana from Nassau
• Bahamas Cabbage Beach Jet Ski Adventure
• Pearl Island Bahamas Snorkeling Experience and Lunch

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Nassau has enough activities to entertain every member of your family. Here are some of the top kid-friendly tours to book now, according to previous travelers:

• Swimming Pigs with Pickup: Pigs Can’t Fly, but They Do Swim!
• Exuma Elite Escape: Luxury Fly-In Pig Beach Adventure - 7 Stops
• Swimming with Pigs in Nassau, Transportation Included
• Half-Day Nassau Adventure: Swimming Pigs and Sea Turtles Spotting
• Private Sightseeing Tour in Nassau with Lunch

View all of Viator’s top family-friendly tours in Nassau.