Pirate Adventure: Private Jeep Tour Unveiling Nassau's History

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Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Location: New Providence Island, Bahamas

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This is a Private and Boutique tour! Each party gets their own private Jeep driven by your Pirate Tour Guide!

Climb aboard our fully custom Pirate Jeep and begin your pirate adventure into the true history of the Golden era of Piracy in Nassau, Bahamas. Your Pirate Captain will drive you to Nassau’s best sights that played an important role in Pirate History and the formation of The Bahamas as we enjoy it today. Learn about The Bahamas history and how the island of Nassau was a safe haven to the world's most infamous pirates such as Blackbeard! If you are looking for a family-friendly Nassau Sightseeing tour, then look no further because our Pirate crew is ready to take you on an adventure filled with laughter, information, and fun! Arrr!

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1. Government House
Government House, located on a 10 acre estate, stands on Mount Fitzwilliam and is the official residence of the Governor General of The Bahamas. It dates back to 1801 and this imposing pink and white building on Duke Street is an excellent example of the mingling of Bahamian-British and American Colonial architecture.
2. The Caves of New Providence
Nassau’s caves were created by the sea, millions of years ago. The area that is now the caves was originally at sea level, and ocean waves gradually wore away the softer parts of the sedimentary rock, leaving what are now large hollows. The Lucayans, the original inhabitants of The Bahamas, used the caves for various purposes, including food storage and to protect themselves during hurricanes. These caves are now home to fruit bats. If you are lucky, you may even get to see one!
3. Cable Beach
This beach is world famous for its fabulous sand and crystal waters and for the myriad upscale resorts that line it. A few miles west of Nassau is Cable Beach, covering two and one-half miles of fabulous beach with five first-class or luxury resorts, a golf course, nightlife, and the largest casino in The Islands Of The Bahamas. Today, it's the ultimate playground for fun in the sun. There are all the usual water sports and activities and plenty of space for sunbathing.
4. Arawak Cay
Arawak Cay offers the authentic atmosphere of the Bahamian Fish Fry with vendors selling made to order conch salad, fried fish and other Bahamian dishes. Known locally as “The Fish Fry,” Arawak Cay dates back to 1969, when Nassau Harbour was dredged. The sand taken from the harbour was used to build Arawak Cay, and since that time, the restaurants of this iconic area have served traditional Bahamian fare to millions of locals and visitors alike.
5. Paradise Island
Paradise Island is an island in the Bahamas formerly known as Hog Island. The island, with an area of 685 acres, is located just off the shore of the city of Nassau, which is itself located on the northern edge of the island of New Providence. It is best known for the sprawling resort Atlantis with its extensive water park rides, pools, beach, restaurants, walk-in aquarium and casinos.
6. Rawson Square
Rawson Square located in downtown Nassau, is the gateway to the city for cruise-ship passengers. It was named for Sir Rawson W. Rawson who was Governor of The Bahamas during the late 1860s. In the middle of the square is a bronze bust of Sir Milo Butler, the first Bahamian Governor General in an independent Bahamas. A fountain in the square was named for Sir Stafford Sands, the first Bahamian Minister of Tourism.
7. Queen's Staircase
The Queen's Staircase, are a set of 65 steps, carved out of solid limestone rock by 600 slaves between 1793 and 1794. It is a major landmark located in Nassau, Bahamas.
8. Fort Fincastle
Fort Fincastle is a fort located in the city of Nassau on the island of New Providence in The Bahamas. It was built to provide protection to Nassau. The fort was built in 1793 by Lord Dunmore to protect Nassau from pirates.
9. Graycliff Chocolatier
In 1740, the mansion that’s known as Graycliff today was built by Captain John Howard Graysmith, a pirate who commanded the schooner Graywolf and became wealthy – and feared – due to his plundering exploits. During the Golden Age of Piracy, Nassau was a hotbed of pirate activity, and with its convenient location close to Nassau Harbour, there’s no doubt that Graycliff was at the center of the action. Today, visitors to Nassau Paradise Island can purchase premium John Howard Graysmith cigars from the Graycliff Cigar Company.
10. John Watling's Distillery
The John Watling's Distillery is located on the historic Buena Vista Estate in the Downtown Nassau area. Overlooking the harbor and offering panoramic views, the estate is situated on more than two acres of lush tropical gardens with century-old black olive trees. Construction of the estate began the same year that George Washington was elected the first President of the United Sates (circa 1789). Antiques and prints dating back more than 300 years, showcase the rich history and heritage of The Bahamas. On the grounds is a 200-year-old water well, supposedly carved out of solid limestone by slaves prior to the abolition of slavery in 1833.

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Posted By : Iesha_C
My best friend and I had such a great time on this tour with our guide Nardo aka Captain DC (Dark Chocolate). He’s very professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. The tour wasn’t boring at all. He kept it fun and upbeat. Definitely good vibes through out the tour.
We saw the Queen’s Staircase and there was a beautiful waterfall next to it where we took some amazing pictures. We did some wine and chocolate tasting which was all very tasty. We got to see how cigars were made which was cool seeing the process. We went to a rum distillery where we learned about the process of making rum and some other historical facts. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to taste any rum cake because the place closed early on a Sunday and we had a late afternoon tour. However, Nardo was nice enough to take us to some other places to make up for it. We went to a tea place called Tasty Teas. The staff there were very friendly and knowledgeable; informed us of all the different benefits of the tea they sold. We also got to sample some as well. We also went to The Fry where we got to try conch salad at Twin Brothers. The mild had just enough heat to it for my liking and very flavorful. Also, we went to a cave and saw some bats where we learned about the history of the cave(can’t remember the name).
Overall, we had an amazing time with great laughs. We would do it all over again. Definitely recommend. 10/10
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Posted On : 2024-04-18 13:38:25

Posted By : 716dukeh
Captain Hook did an amazing job showing us the island, culture, and history! He was very knowledgeable, and treated us very well!
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Posted On : 2024-04-17 16:12:40

Posted By : Cathy T
We had a great time. Our tour guide was fantastic. We had seen a few of the spots normally on the tour the day before so our guide happily replaced those with some other local and historical spots. Worth the money!
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Posted On : 2024-04-15 17:49:26

Posted By : mariedixon
I would definitely recommend booking Pirate Jeep Tours for a thorough introduction to Nassau. I booked the tour as a single person and they made an effort to match me with other single travellers (they have several jeeps running at once). They were also very responsive to messages . I was picked up right at my hotel, with the tour guide, Captain Clean, being there early so we could get going straightaway. There was only one other traveler on my tour, and Captain Clean made sure that the tour was personalized to our interests as much as he could make it within the set itinerary.

I’m staying in downtown Nassau but would very much recommend this tour for cruise ship travellers - it ran on time, without ever feeling rushed, and was very instructive.
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Posted On : 2024-04-15 13:15:07

Posted By : plgreenw1
Great informative trip, Captain Bling who was our driver/guide was one hell of a diamond. Tour and service worth every penny, 5*
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Posted On : 2024-04-15 09:13:12

Posted By : Sandra_H
Captain Hook was thee absolute best tour guide ever!! My husband and I will never forget the wonderful experience we had on this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-13 16:52:19

Posted By : 518luannm
We had a great time picked up promptly from our hotel. Our guide was awesome, informative and funny. Loved hearing the history of the Island
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Posted On : 2024-04-13 09:48:30

Posted By : lakshmie93
Booked this tour on a group trip with my husband, sister and brother in law. We had an amazing time with Captain Clean as he toured us around Nassau. He didn’t make us feel like tourist but as family. Our trip was roughly a week long and even after our tour we would run into him and he remembered our names-my name isn’t the easiest to remember. If you book this tour you will learn so much about the history of the Bahamas, and if you happen to have Captain Clean, well you’re in for a fun filled experience.
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Posted On : 2024-04-13 08:27:17

Posted By : Jennifer P
There was a group of 4 adults (myself, my husband, my sister and brother in law) of us and we loved every minute of the Pirate Tour. Our tour guide Captain Clean was everything you want and more in a tour guide. He kept it lively and entertaining while telling us about the history of Nassau. Our group had other tours of the island booked so Captain Clean made sure to adjust the stops on his Pirate Tour to take us to places we would not be visiting. The best part of the tour was when we asked Captain Clean where the locals can grab a bite to eat and he took us to Fish Fry. The food was fantastic but Captain Clean’s company was even better. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the island for the history and beautiful views.
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Posted On : 2024-04-12 22:26:21

Posted By : Lori_L
Had a great time with Cap'n Coolio! Tailored the experience to our needs as we had visited some of the scheduled stops multiple times in the past. Loved the individual Jeep experience, allowed plenty of time for photo opportunities, and learning some history. A+
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Posted On : 2024-04-09 11:48:42