Rum Tasting and Food Walking Tour in Nassau Bahamas

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Venture into town where your trusted local guide will give you the uncensored story of Nassau. From pirates to bootleggers - we leave behind the sandy beaches of the pastel-colored resort to share the scandalous stories you were never meant to hear.

The Unspoken Truth

Not all visitors to The Bahamas have come for the sun, sand, and sea. Learn about the pirates & bootleggers who used Nassau as their base over the years.

Small group size

Groups are capped at 12 guests. Start the tour as strangers and by the end, you’ll be drinking buddies making plans to keep the party going.

Led by Locals

Our friendly and knowledgeable guides are your perfect insiders to show you around town.

Hands-on Experience

Learn all about rum on this tour and at the end of the tour, you’ll have your knowledge tested by making your own cocktail!

Exclusive Access to a Private Speakeasy

You’ll get to visit a private speakeasy that can only be accessed by taking this tour. So book now!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age to consume alcohol in the Bahamas is 18 years old. A valid photo ID is required for 18-year-old participants.

It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the 2 passenger requirement. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

There are restroom facilities at every stop, however, it is advisable to visit one beforehand.

It is recommended to have a bite before the tour, so you don't consume alcohol on an empty stomach.

CRUISE PASSENGERS: If your cruise ship is late or unable to dock in Nassau due to bad weather, please note that you would be eligible for a full refund.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

John Watling's Distillery

Hand crafted rums of The Bahamas

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Graycliff Heritage Village Marketplace

Wine tastings & moonshine tasting

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Conch Fritters, Locally Infused Appetizers, & Rum Cake

Local guide

Rum cocktail mixology session

Local taxes

3 cocktails

5 Rum tastings

Rum Tasting Tutorial

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Options

Default

Non Alcoholic Version

Mocktails

Reviews

4.93

1,032 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

986

Amazing tour with Shad, had a great time.
SalterBright,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Everything was great. Our tour guide, Shad, was very entertaining and delivered well beyond our expectations. The entire tour lasted about 3.5 hours, but it didn’t feel like it. Included 3 mixed drinks, a rum tasting (5 samples), and two additional tastings (pina colada and wine).
A Must Do Experience
alexandramI4679SF,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Shad was literally the best! Entertaining, funny, knowledgeable, and high energy. Definitely the best tour of our trip!
10/10 Tour Guide
Julia R,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super fun tour. Our tour guide, Shad, was energetic and extremely knowledge and probably the life of the party where ever he goes.
Great Knoweladge. Great...
Phil B,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great Knoweladge. Great tour guide… Cody. Great route. Great ending. Downtown was fantastic. Would do it again.
Great tour!
Lisa S,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great tour with Cody. He was fun, and laid back. We loved making our drinks in the speak easy at the end of the tour! Definitely an experience to remember!
Must Do Excursion!
andreabrakebill,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow, what a fun excursion! Our tour guide Mike was so knowledgeable about the Bahamas and its history. He went above and beyond in taking care of us and ensuring that our day was amazing. I can’t recommend this tour enough!
Exceeded expectations
Chris M,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a fantastic experience in a small group led by Jason. He was engaging, funny, and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the conversation, the food, the learning, and most of the rums we tested. Our tour included a final bar stop we thoroughly enjoyed and got to meet a great bartender in Michael as well. Highly recommend Jason and this Viator tour.
Boozy, Brilliant, and Bombastic
C6255YWjakef,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We took the Rum Runners tour around Nassau and had a fantastic time. The rum and food were brilliant, but our tour guide, Shad, really made the experience shine. His unfiltered takes on Bahamian history, local rums, resorts, and products were both entertaining and insightful. I'll also echo a sentiment from other reviews - You're gonna get drunk. Drunk enough to enjoy Shad's puns if you aren't refined enough to do so sober. Watch your step around stairs, but otherwise, enjoy!
BEST Excursion Ever!!!!!
Meranda M,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
DEFINITELY TAKE THIS TOUR (yes a walking tour) !!!!! SOOOOO MUCH FUN. I tour guide name was Shad and he was very educational, funny, and down to earth. And TRUST they DO NOT short you on the liquor. The very 1st drink was a Pina colada with two different rums and one of these were 130 proof. Also Shad gave us conch fritters and wings to help soak up the liquor (please eat all of it because it's a lot of liquor to come). 2nd was a shot of moonshine and a shot of 190 proof moonshine if you're a dare devil! 3rd a shot of wine at the winery. 4th Shad 's friend Mikey the mixologist, mix up a Rum Runner for us to drink, then we get 5 different rums to taste, and another Rum Runner with higher proof rum (sorry can't remember proof with this one). But we had a blast and would definitely book again if ever in Nassau.
Enjoyable Tour With Librations
Leon B,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Experience and walk through Nassau learning about the history and culture was really interesting. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny with story telling.