Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour
Overview
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4 hours
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Come and enjoy an amazing half day shore excursion that takes in a fun-filled Grand Bahamas City Tour and the stunning Garden of the Groves.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Grand Bahama Island
Join us for a guided tour through the industrial part of Grand Bahama. Here you will discover the International Bazaar, famous for its Tori Gate. We then head through Church Row and the stunning pine forest, continuing along the scenic Sunrise Highway to our first stop.
Garden of the Groves
When we stop at the Garden of the Groves, you will delight in the winding trails through lush vegetation, cascading waterfalls and sparkling fountains. See the amazing chapel, which has been consecrated and is a great choice for weddings in the Bahamas as well as a prayer and meditation. Explore the Garden Shoppes and discover the sacred beauty of the Labyrinth. Throughout our time here you will love the birds and butterflies, it has been certified Wildlife Habitat by the U.S. Wildlife Federation. This means the new operators are providing the four basic habitat elements needed for wildlife to thrive: food, water, cover, and places to raise young. You can take a walk down into the cool fern grove and admire the imposing limestone boulders that tower over both sides of the trail, or relax on the "Lofty Fig" deck, where you will have the opportunity to purchase local delicacies and cool Bahamian drinks.
What‘s Included
Times to match your cruise ship porting
Full Guided Tour
All Entrance Fees
Food and drink
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Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
No excursion therefore seen nothing no trip review possible.
Q907XIrussellc,,Feb 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The Wow A Tour excursion never turned up to the cruise terminal, we even waited the 3 hours 8am to 11am for it. Cruise terminal guides could not contact the local agent because Wow A Tour only provided an English telephone number on their downloaded ticket. Had no chance of seeing any of the Bahamas that day. We have been refunded the full value the tour.
Garden of the Groves was awesome.
JAMES G,,Jan 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Garden of the Groves was very cool, not too much for an older person like me, took guided tour then plenty of time to walk around and see things that caught your eye in more detail and plenty of time for pictures without being rushed 😀
Don’t do it
Linda G,,Jan 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Definitely wasn’t a private tour . The company steadily tried to get me to pay for more guest even though I showed proof of payment and they still didn’t want to acknowledge it . Our driver fell asleep while we were waiting on him , the van was nasty , and the entire time we only learned about the hurricane damage that occurred years ago . I would not recommend!!!! Especially not for that price !!! You’re better off renting your own transportation and explore yourself
Unreliable
Darcie M,,Feb 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00Our guide canceled on the excursion at 5am the morning of totally messing up our 6 hours we had in Freeport.
They Ghosted Us
richardrY1552LW,,Jan 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The company, Wow a Tour, doesn’t exist. They took our payment, but never contacted me about where and the time to meet in Freeport, Grand Bahamas. I called four times and all I got was an answering service recording. No one at the Terminal has ever heard of this company. It was a stressful, disappointing experience.
Blah
Shawn R,,Oct 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Could not see out a bus window one window had water trapped in it. Tour pointed out fast food restaurants. Gardens we’re okay. Shopping was row after row of tourist traps and jewelry stores.
So many photo ops
vipergeneral,,Sep 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The final port of call on my Venezia cruise was to Freeport. I liked the improvements made to the port itself however there's not much to do there. I booked and excursion to Garden of the Groves and it was worth it. The bus picked everyone up and took people to the botanical garden. Upon arrival the tour began with the guide going into detail and the exhibits in the garden, as well as the history of it. At the end of the tour there were some shops run by local merchants. I highly recommend this excursion.
Relaxing, informative trip
Roland G,,Feb 28, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Merilyn, our guide was excellent and informative. The driver was also great with information and even circled around for a picture opportunity. This is not a 'beach trip".
Great half day tour!
Eleanor T,,Feb 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Boo, waited for us as we had a late arrival into port. He was friendly and knowledgeable about Freeport. The Garden of the Groves was lovely with a one hour guided tour then an hour on our own. There was a nice restaurant that served local beer and food. There were also several local artisans selling their creations. We had a great tour of the surrounding areas with Boo pointing out interesting highlights. We then visited Port Lucaya Marketplace before heading back to our ship. Great tour for those who enjoy scenery and local culture.
A nice experience
R3277NUannb,,Dec 5, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The excursion began with us boarding a clean, air conditioned bus. Phillip was our driver. He was entertaining & gave us continued banter with facts & history on Freeport. Marilyn was our guide at the Garden of the Groves. She was friendly, humorous & full of history about the garden. The garden is pretty, but not terrifically maintained. The walk through was not strenuous & most steps provided a hand rail.
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