Frequently Asked Questions

A. If you only do one activity in Nassau that is not beach-related, come on a walk with us!

• Our guides are friendly and knowledgeable local Nassuvians
• We walk you through the sights, sounds, and tales of the city’s fascinating history, culture, and heritage in a fun, relaxed, informative way
• There’s passion behind what we do and why we exist. We strive to provide you with an authentic Bahamian experience, beyond the natural beauty of our islands.

A. Our launching points of Rawson Square, The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, Smuggler’s Beer Garden and Via Caffe, are short walking distance from Festival Place, Nassau’s home base for all cruise ships. You may refer to these directions, our general map of starting locations for specific tours, as well as contact us via email or phone if you seek further clarification.

A. Our launching points of Rawson Square, The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, Smuggler’s Beer Garden and Via Caffe are easily recognizable by local taxi drivers, hoteliers, and residents throughout Nassau. You may enter the address of where you will be staying to the following directional maps, and include the launching point of your specific tour as your destination. Additionally, you may review our general map of starting locations for our specific tours, and/or contact us via phone or email for further clarification.

A. Our tours end at Pirate Republic Brewing Company, Hillside House, Pompey Square, Lifestylez Bacardi Bar or the John Watling’s Distillery, depending on the tour. Please refer to our general map for specific ending locations. Many guests prefer to end their tour at our final stops. You are more than welcome to do so with no further supervision from our team. Alternatively, your guide will be happy to direct you towards the center of downtown if you need a little help finding your way.

Approximately 2 or 2 1/2 hours, depending on the tour. They are all offered Monday – Saturday with a morning and afternoon departure. For further details on departure times, please refer to our Tours & Booking Page.

A. Your guide will be wearing a white polo shirt with the Islandz Tours logo on it. You can also familiarize yourself with Our Team here.

A. Only a very basic level of fitness is required, as you will be walking at a moderate pace throughout the tour. Nassau is also a quite flat area, which is perfect for light walking!

A. Yes, your tour will have regular stops for storytelling and there will be opportunities for picture taking along the way. There will also be restrooms and available at every stop and opportunities to purchase water along the route. However, we do advise our participants to visit a restroom before hand and to pack a water bottle just in case.

A. Comfortable clothing (light or ventilated fabric, appropriate for warmer weather), walking shoes, sunglasses/hat, camera, and a water bottle. If it looks like rain, bring your rain gear, too!

A. Young tour participants are welcome at the discretion (and under the supervision) of their parents or guardians!  The tour content can certainly be enjoyable and intriguing for older children (pre-teens and up) and teenagers, but younger children and toddlers may have a hard time.

A. Our tours will continue running, rain or shine! We will have rain gear available for use, and also advise that you wear appropriate clothing and shoes. In the event of rare, inclement weather, your tour may be canceled. We will notify you of any cancellation via email and phone. You may also give us a call at +1 (242) 698-2708 on the morning of your tour. Such cancellations will be made at the discretion of Islandz Tours.

A. Booking reservations can be made online at the Tours & Booking section of our website, via email to “[email protected]”, or telephone at +1(242) 698-2708.  When reserving by email, please leave your name, the date and time requested, the number of people in your group, and a contact number. In all cases, we will contact you via email to confirm your reservation. Please make booking requests at least 48 hours in advance to ensure availability.

A.  Absolutely. Just send us an email to “[email protected]”, or telephone us at +1 (242) 698-2708 to arrange for a private booking.