Around Town/Bahamian Cooking Experience
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Freeport, Bahamas
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Immerse yourself in Bahamian culture and cuisine—and enjoy a comprehensive introduction to Freeport—on this private, half-day tour. Meet your guide at a time that works best for you, and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll visit the local farmer’s market and souvenir shops, can sample locally made beer and rum cake, and will prepare and nibble traditional conch fritters during a cooking experience. Finally, wind down on a private beach.
- Learn how to prepare conch fritters: a classic Bahamian dish
- Explore local food markets, souvenir shops, and other landmarks
- Enjoy free time to relax or swim on an idyllic private beach
- This private tour offers the most personal way to see the sights
Sample Menu
Starter
Conch Fritters
Native conch chopped into bite sized pieces and fried in a special batter with onions and peppers.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Will meet you at the previously arranged and agreed upon point of pick up, with a handheld sign depicting your names, wearing my company uniform.
Operating hours
- 06/16/2020 - 04/09/2027
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Jeff_H
Hida was an amazing guide. She educated us on the Island and its people. Shared great stories. Introduced us to several locals. We got to enjoy conch fritters at the market. Which were amazing and a must try. Great food and drinks at Banana Bay and the beach was beautiful plus peaceful. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Reviews
4.8
based on 17 reviews
Virginia_G, Nov 2024
Hida was a fantastic host for a wonderful day where she showed us the Garden of the Groves (she was so knowledgeable about the history of this location!), several local spots for shopping and local food purchases such as the bakery (recommend the Coconut Tart and their fresh bread rolls!), local farmers market, the brewery, and the market where we learned from Brenda how to make our own conch fritters! The day ended at a beautiful beach with great food. I highly recommend this tour as the host is a local, knew SOOOO much history about the Bahamas and tailors your experience to you and your family/frienda. We loved it!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you Virginia for your heartfelt review of your day spent exploring Freeport/Lucaya and trying our most popular native dish, " Conch Fritters".
I am delighted you have great memories to take home with you of your visit to Grand Bahama!
Look forward to meeting your family, friends, colleagues and associates on future visits and seeing you both again too.
Big Hugs,
Safe Travels,
Hida
Michael_C, Aug 2024
Hida. Thank you very much for the best day touring the Island. Word of advise. Book Hida but if you have a rental car book her tour in the first day or two of arriving to the Island. That will end up being the best choice as you then have the freedom of exploring what she shows you for the rest of the trip. Wonderful lady, thanks again, Heather and Mike
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you Heather and Mike for your review of your day spent with me. I appreciate your advice to future visitors renting a car for the duration of their stay to book my daytrip experience in the first day or two of arriving on the island so they
utilize their rental car more efficiently.
Looking forward to seeing more of you both,
Big Hugs,
Hida
Amber_B, Jun 2024
The service was amazing! Hida was so insightful, informative, patient, and loving. She included all of our wants and needs into the tour. She also gave us a feeling of belonging and safety. Each stop took as long as we wanted it too and we were able to add or subtract events during the trip. I would give her the highest rating possible! Excellent trip! She was amazing
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you Amber for your heartfelt review of our day spent together! I am so grateful and humbled you had a truly memorable day trip experience with me.
I very much appreciate the thumbs up and delighted you enjoyed your experience exploring my island home of Grand Bahama.
I am looking forward to seeing you both again and meeting your family, friends, colleagues and associates on future visits.
Big Hugs,
Safe Travels,
Hida
Chandra_C, Apr 2024
Truly enjoyed the whole experience. Bakery, Brewery, Distillery, Food, and sights. Hida was terrific.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you Chandra for your review of your day spent with me. I am delighted to have met Will
and yourself on this trip to Grand Bahama and looking forward to seeing more of you both.
Stay in touch and Safe travels, Big Hugs, Hida
Jason_P, Jan 2024
Wonderful food, history and wildlife. The beaches are beautiful! It’s good to do this trip early on your vacation so Hida can educate you on where to go and what to see. :)
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Great meeting you Jason and thank you for this heartfelt review!!! Looking forward to meeting your family, friends and associates when they visit Grand Bahama and seeing you again in the future. Big Hugs, Hida
Alberto_C, Jan 2024
Excellent narration and guiding bu Hida, highly recommended. Learned how to pull the meat from the conch.Thw whole experience and the fact that you get to know a lot of Freeport and the background. Possibly more recommended in March or April instead of January.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you Alberto for your much appreciated review of the day spent with me experiencing
Grand Bahama. Look forward to meeting your family, friends and associates in the near future. Big Hugs, Hida
Kyle_G, Jan 2024
Hida was amazing! She gave us a thorough tour of the Grand Bahama Island and culture. She suggested some amazing and authentic food options and took us to one of the most beautiful beaches on the island!
If you want the true experience during your trip, book with her.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you Kyle and Paula for your heartfelt review! I am so thankful you had a great day with lots of fabulous memories to take home with you. Looking forward to your next visit!!! Big Hugs, Hida
Carisa_W, Oct 2023
I enjoyed the whole tour. Meeting some of the locals was fun and the conch fritters were amazing! Hida is a good tour guide and shows you around the area and where everything is.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you Carisa for your much appreciated review of your day spent with me experiencing Grand Bahama. Looking forward to seeing you on your next visit. Big Hugs, Hida
Jeff_H, Apr 2023
Hida was an amazing guide. She educated us on the Island and its people. Shared great stories. Introduced us to several locals. We got to enjoy conch fritters at the market. Which were amazing and a must try. Great food and drinks at Banana Bay and the beach was beautiful plus peaceful. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you Jeff & Eugenia!!! It was delightful meeting you both and showing you the beauty of my island home of Grand Bahama. Looking forward to seeing more of you both and meeting your family, friends, colleagues and associates in the very near future. Big Hugs, Much Love, Hida
AngelaWhitlow, Jan 2023
The tour guide, Hida, was knowledgeable and friendly. We toured the Maritime Museum, spent time at the Marketplace, experienced fresh conch at two restaurants, and traveled throughout the city with Hida informing us about the history and landmarks. We spent 6 hours plus and had many more stops to tour even after. I would highly recommend the tour!!
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Thank you Angela for your lovely review and I am so thrilled you both had a great day out with me!!! Please do come back again with your family, friends and associates to explore more of Grand Bahama. Looking forward to your next visit, Big Hugs, Hida
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per personup to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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