Phenomenal tour. Fox was knowledgeable, funny, and entertaining. Good mix of interesting facts about rum and Nassau and good amount of tasty booze!
Ross Raitman
The Scandalous Side of Nassau They Don’t Tell You About
Step off the beach and into the real Nassau—where pirates ruled, bootleggers thrived, and rum has always reigned supreme. This spirited walking tour winds through historic streets, past hidden corners and iconic landmarks, as your local guide spills the secrets they won’t print in the brochures.
Price: $85.47/pax | $62.99/pax (non-drinker)
All prices (including add-ons) are subject to local taxes and booking fees:
Length: 2.5-3 hours
Days & Times: Everyday 11:30am excluding Bahamian holidays
Distance: 0.7 miles (Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.)






What to Expect:
🍹 Walk. Sip. Stir up some mischief.
Taste small bites, learn to sip rum like a pro, and mix your own cocktail in an exclusive hands-on session.
🕵️ Secrets of the Sea & Streets
From 18th-century pirates to Prohibition smugglers, hear the real stories behind Nassau’s shady—and legendary—past.
🔒 Hidden Speakeasy Access
The tour ends with a toast inside a tucked-away speakeasy that only you get to enter. No password, no walk-ins, no exceptions.
👥 Intimate Group Vibes
With a max of 12 guests, it feels more like a tipsy storytelling circle than a tour group. Strangers at the start, rum buddies by the end.
🇧🇸 100% Local. 100% Real.
Our guides don’t recite scripts—they share their city. Expect jokes, real talk, and island insights straight from the source.
No, unfortunately, we do not provide transportation for our tours.
Yes, let us know what you can’t eat, and we’ll see what we can do to accommodate you.
John Watlings. Located at: address + map link
The legal drinking age in The Bahamas is 18 years old.
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 inclement weather, your tour may be canceled at the sole discretion of Islandz Tours. We will notify you of any cancellation via email and phone call and text message.
You may also give us a call at +1 (242) 698-2708 on the morning of your tour.
Comfortable clothing (light or ventilated fabric, appropriate for warmer weather), walking shoes, sunglasses/hat, camera, and a water bottle.
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
If your cruise skips Nassau or arrives too late for the tour, we’ll give you a full refund. We’d rather see you another time than leave you high and dry.