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Rum Runner’s Passage: Flavors, Rum and History in Nassau

Bahamas

Highlights

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Explore downtown Nassau and learn about its culture and history.

Delight your taste buds with a rum tasting and snacks made with this spirit.

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Get ready to learn about Nassau through a culinary tour.

It’s perfect for culture lovers and fans of walking tours.

About this activity


Explore Bahamian culture through rum on a guided walking tour in downtown Nassau, featuring tastings, local bites, and pirate stories.


What to do

One of the most authentic ways to discover a destination is through its flavors, and in The Bahamas, rum tells a story as rich as the islands themselves.

The Rum Runner’s Passage Walking Tour invites you to explore the heart of downtown Nassau, strolling along its historic streets while uncovering the deep cultural roots of rum and its importance in Bahamian heritage. As you walk through this charming area, you’ll be surrounded by colonial architecture, colorful facades, and the lively atmosphere of the island’s capital.

Throughout the tour, you’ll enjoy a curated tasting of local rums and rum-based cocktails, paired with sweet and savory bites crafted with this iconic spirit. Each stop offers a new flavor experience, allowing you to truly savor the character of Bahamian rum.

Beyond the tastings, this experience comes alive through fascinating stories of pirates, smugglers, and rum runners, along with engaging historical insights that connect Nassau’s past with its vibrant present.

This walking tour is a perfect blend of culture, history, and gastronomy, ideal for travelers seeking a relaxed yet immersive way to experience Nassau.

What to bring

  • Wear comfortable clothes
  • Use biodegradable sunblock
  • Wear hat or cap
  • Wear sunglasses
  • Bring extra cash
  • Wear walking shoes

About this ticket

Ticket fare: Rum Runner’s Passage – Walking Tour

Minimum Age to Participate: 18 +

Languages: English, Español, Français,


Not Included in this fare:

  • Transportation to/from hotels
  • Photos
  • Tips
  • Souvenirs
  • Additional drinks or food
  • Additional services available

Things to know

Included:

  • Rum tasting
  • 3 rum-based cocktails
  • Sweet and savory snacks made with rum

Additional charges:

  • Additional drinks
  • Additional food
  • Tips
  • Photos
  • Souvenirs
  • Services and products not specified as included in the activity

Safety recommendations:

  • People under the influence of alcohol or other drugs will not be permitted to participate in any of the activities.
  • Each visitor is responsible for using the facilities and any accidents or injuries that may occur.
  • These activities are not suitable for those with limited mobility or minors.

Conditions for children:

  • N/A
  • Adults only activity

Cameras and professional equipment:

  • The participant is responsible for any damages to cameras or other photography\recording equipment.

Accessibility:

  • Not wheelchair accessible. 

Note:

  • Meeting point:  John Watlins Distillery, Buena Vista Estate, 17 Delancy St, Nassau, Bahamas.