Nassau City and Country Tour with Ardastra Gardens

Nassau, Bahamas

Learn about the history and culture of the Bahamas on this one of a kind Nassau sightseeing tour. You'll have the opportunity to visit the old romantic sector of Nassau as well as the ancient Fincastle and Charlotte forts. Explore the Ardastra Gardens, which part jungle and part garden, expand over 5 acres (20 sq. km) and is home to 300 distinct animal species. From history to animals, there will be an activity for everyone on this unique Nassau tour!

Highlights of your drive through Nassau will include the following historical sites:

• The Queen's Staircase, also known as the 66 Steps, which lead up to Fort Fincastle, a tiny castle built in 1796 by Lord Dunmore
• Fort Charlotte, the largest Fort in the Bahamas, which was built between 1787 and 1790 to guard the west entrance to Nassau Harbour.
• Government House, the official residence of the Bahamas' governor-general, which was built in 1737 but then rebuilt in 1932 after being destroyed by a hurricane
• Picturesque Gregory Arch
• The Legislative Buildings and Law Courts in Parliament Square
• The Native Market where some 160 vendors sell everything from straw work to woodcarvings and other island handicrafts, all brightly decorated

This tour is an extension of the City and Country tour, with the inclusion of a visit to the beautiful Ardastra Gardens - a 5 acre (20 sq. km) park which is part jungle and part gardens. Ardastra is home to nearly 300 mammals, birds and reptiles, many of which are endangered species of the Caribbean and South America.

Upgrade now to the combination tour to include lunch and a beautiful drive around Paradise Island!

USD $59.99

Review by: Violet Lillian M	January 2012
Only stops were Fort Charollete and Ardastra Gardens. Meal was choice of hamburger or fish fingers. Driver was knowledgeble and friendly.

Review by: Natasha H	January 2012
very disappointed in tour. was promised several sights not even seen. spent more time outside car dealerships driving by discussing prices of cars to purchase in nassau then seeing the sites. signed up for combination tour which was to include lunch and tour of paradise island. this tour included driving over one bridge guide said there's the Atlantis and some shops and he made a turn-about and went back over the bridge. lunch consisted of 4 choices to choose from and we were given some tasteless beverage which was supposed to have been tea. it tasted like water you had to pay for pop. why they wouldn't have made a fruit punch tropical to this area like virgin bahama mamma or something. if I was in charge of a tour of my city I'd want to promote the area and show off the best there is to offer not spent half the time going down backalleys not the impressive views. wouldn't recommend this tour you'd be better off arranging your own sites and using the jittney.

Review by: Diana O	June 2011
The tour was very good, the driver was knowledgable and fun. The lunch at, I believe, Montagues, was wonderful.

Review by: Betty Sue L	May 2011
Not impressed with Ardastra Gardens and the tour was way too pushed. The guide was very informative and the lunch was very good

Review by: Alexei G	April 2011
I liked Ardastra Gardens. Nassau City Tour was a bit boring...Overall not very exciting tour. I would rather spend more time on the water in Bahamas.

Review by: Janine K	April 2011
This was a little boring and could be done on your own - no need for a tour.

Review by: Joseph L N	November 2010
Overall I was pleased with the tour. The guide was knowledgeable of the Island and its history. It was great seeing area of the island that I otherwise would not have seen.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	October 2009
The tour guide was very informative and accomodating.

Review by: Patricia B, United States of America	June 2009
This was a great tour.

Review by: Carol J, United States of America	February 2009
Tour was educating - lunch delicious.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	December 2008
The personality of the tour person is not right for the job. She's not friendly, not warm, unprofessional conducting personal business during the tour. Drops off people but don't tell them where they will be picked up. You look around looking for your bus. Everything is just in a hurry. She sounds rude and tactless at times. Hope they will get more personable tour guide.