WALKING TOUR of NASSAU, Bahamas- See the best of Nassau for FREE!!

Come along with us to Nassau, Bahamas as we bring you on a guided walking tour to the Straw Market, Bay Street, Junkanoo Beach, Fort Charlotte, John Watlings Rum Distillery, National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, Graycliff, Governor’s Mansion, Balcony House ! This is Episode 002 of our Nassau Bahamas series and is a detailed guide of a walking tour to see some of the most popular free sites in Nassau.
This video highlights the path you take from the cruise port as well as some of the sights and shopping options along the way. The planned walk is only 3.6 miles (1.1km) and takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The revised walking tour is 2.7 miles and 55 minutes long. On the walking tour you get to see the sights and sounds of Nassau and can enjoy local food, entertainment and history.
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[@timandilene2405]

Your tour guide at the Distillery was fantastic.

[@TwoDisneyDudes]

Thanks for this! If all goes well, we'll be in Nassau in 74 days and would rather walk around and enjoy the city ourselves than pay for a tour. We were worried about accidentally walking into or through bad parts of town so thank you for including some info on that as well.

[@CH-mg4op]

There should be a drinking game for every time this guy mentions sidewalks.

[@jammyyy1652]

All the beaches are free btw. If you're up for a longer walk I personally think the ones further down the coast are better (I'm a local)

[@kmassey]

You got a Ganja plug? I’ll be there in July

[@kennethenwereji8377]

I'm from Nigeria. Is there any means of getting a job

[@TheAdventureBuddies]

Beautiful video!

[@witchiepooh2219]

Hey cuz looks like you guys had fun. It has changed a lot since I was there in 1997 lol. ❤️ Dawn

[@bromharlock7992]

For a second there, I thought it said " Fun asshole". =P Cool Video! I looked up "Walking tour Monaco,", and then followed you down here. =)

[@FunAshore]

Yeah, I have probably been called that too sometimes!! Ha! Glad you liked it!

[@jodiwaterson8174]

I was at the straw market before it burnt when it was actually straw.. it is a high pressure shopping area

[@zidane0196]

The video was great. Only thing I would say is the area you called sketchy was really just a low income area and thise people wouldn't bother you. The bad areas aren't even close there. Most of Nassau/new providence is safe especially during the day. I always recommend tourist to drive around, east and west bay street are really nice safe drives and with way better beaches on west bay street/western road if you have time.

[@njcamocutie7085]

Glad you guys were safe!!....Thanks for another great vid!!! Doesn't seem like they have alot of people on the streets trying to pick pocket or be up your ass trying to sell you things, looks chill..

[@FunAshore]

Yeah, it was a little sketchy though... the people trying to sell you stuff or potential pick pockets kind of congregate near the cruise port on Bay Street and Woodes Rogers walk where the most people are. Once you get past that it is relatively quiet, but don’t go over the hill and I would stay in a group and not be alone for sure. I guess being big and scary does help...🤣

[@njcamocutie7085]

@@FunAshore was thinking the exact same thing...Good blockade!! Thanks again

[@FunAshore]

💪🏻😎

[@maryannelarsen1186]

Another excellent tour and information....need a little better audio or lower the music.

[@timandilene2405]

Good advice about not wearing the lanyards around town.

[@Joy-of8fc]

Not sure why yall did all this walking instead of takin a bus tour..ur wife didnt seem happy at all..

[@garystegman7769]

Good information

[@amberwebster83]

So I’ll be there in September and was wondering if I should bring American dollars with me or does pretty much everyone take credit cards?

[@FunAshore]

They all pretty much take credit cards but you will want to make sure to let your bank know ahead of time that you are traveling and where to. We have forgotten in the past and had our debit/credit cards frozen while we were. On the cruise! One quick tip though, it is a lot easier to barter with vendors with cash!! You can say “all I have is this much”. With charging to a card it is a different story. 1 US dollar = 1 Bahamian dollar and bring small bills (so you don’t say this is all I have and then ask for change). Have a great trip!!

[@usmanmohmand7862]

Great video

[@cosimojack]

I’m going to blue lagoon very 😊

[@FunAshore]

Blue lagoon is very nice with so many things to do! You will have a lot of fun for sure and the beaches are nice too!

[@cosimojack]

Thanks

[@shicar3613]

Why would you go into areas you have no business and then call it “sketchy”? That’s where they live. You are in their neighborhood. Stay in the touristy section. 🙄

[@Cevizcik]

Wawwwwww 👏💐💐

[@jeromemirador6665]

I like your video.

[@joeyburrell3207]

If that one rooster kept distracting you, don’t even think about filming in the phillipines if you ever venture there. 😂

[@kippercat123]

What is that metal steeple name ( called ) that sits off the beach ( in the water ) in Nassau ? Looks old, rusted but appears to be a party deck of sorts. thank you.

[@sheriffjalloh6099]

I love d video,I want to visit Bahamas but I didn't know anyone,plz help me

[@dee4hunteradventure899]

Great info thank you. I wonder how did get to bring your Drone? I read that they take it away from the port? any tips? thank you.

[@FunAshore]

I discussed it with Brandon Brumley in the comments in detail under this video.

[@FunAshore]

I visited in May 2019 and I am not sure if things have changed since then.

[@dee4hunteradventure899]

@@FunAshore. Did you have to declare you have a drone or just no show don't ask kinda thing :)

[@dee4hunteradventure899]

@@FunAshore Ok thanks.

[@FunAshore]

I would have had to go out of my way to find someone to declare or search my bags. They don’t really search anyone or even have an area to do so that I know of. It is just a herd of people walking through Festival Place toward the gate to Downtown Nassau. I guess they figure if you are coming from a ship you have already been through pretty rigorous security.

[@cbrumley317]

Great video. I have a question... are the drone shots yours? I'm wondering about bringing my drone with me next month when I visit Nassau

[@FunAshore]

Yes, I flew from Junkanoo Beach. Not sure if anything has changed since May but towards the west about 5miles is the Nassau airport and to the East is the cruise port. The cruise port has signs saying you can’t fly drones from that area (no drone zone). I didn’t fly over the port area but I have seen other people’s videos that have.

[@cbrumley317]

@@FunAshore thanks! I'm trying to contact someone I read was supposedly over airspace rules to see if I can get a definite ok to bring it.

[@FunAshore]

I contacted them and submitted all of the forms and never heard back from them. I printed all of my documents and brought them with in case there were any issues or questions.

[@cbrumley317]

@@FunAshore is there a website I look up to submit these forms?

[@FunAshore]

I used this as a guide and emailed the forms in... uavcoach.com/drone-laws-in-the-bahamas/

[@26daddybear]

Do you think there’s a way to do a long run from the port. I am hoping to do 15 miles without having to do a lot of loupes.

[@FunAshore]

Not sure. The port is right in Downtown Nassau and it is pretty busy with people and traffic but it does have sidewalks. Once you get out of the downtown area there are very few sidewalks and little to no shoulders on the road. On top of that they do drive on the left side of the road which always mixed us up at crossings when we would naturally look the wrong way for oncoming traffic and it was almost a big problem several times. The loop we did was around 3-4 miles but it did venture off to areas with no sidewalks and you had to be on the road. In these areas it is not likely safe to run on the road due to traffic. The only though I have is to maybe get to Paradise Island and do a long run from Paradise Beach to Colonial Beach out to the lighthouse and back. Not 15 miles but remember the entire island is only 16 miles long by 5 miles wide...

[@26daddybear]

Fun Ashore do the bridges over to Paradise Beach have sidewalks?

[@FunAshore]

The northbound one does on the west side. It is a tool bridge but I wouldn’t imagine they charge pedestrians. It is towards the east end of Bay Street and is called the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge. Once over it you would have to take a left on Paradise Beach Drive and through the tunnel under Paradise Lake and continue through to the beach through the Atlantis parking lot. I think that is the only way to get to the beach since Atlantis resort closes off the other access points unless you go the other way (east) to Cabbage beach. Hope this helps!

[@ftoredz2824]

Nassau is 21 miles long and 7 miles wide.

[@timandilene2405]

What month was this visit?

[@DJ_afroASH]

From the ship port to the governors house was it a safe walk?

[@FunAshore]

Yes, for sure. The only place it is a little concerning is right in front of the Governor’s House since it is a busy street (E Hill St) with a narrow sidewalk on one side. Probably a 5-10 min walk just past the shopping area on Bay Street and up the hill a little via Market Street. If you make it to the Governor’s house go just a little more west to West Hill Street for Heritage Village, Graycliff and the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas. Just past that is John Watling’s Rum Distillery too!!!

[@chopperr_]

Can you do all of this for free?(the sites) wanting to know what I can do while going in May there . Thanks !

[@FunAshore]

Claudia H_7 Most of it yes!! Junkanoo beach is free unless you want food or to rent a beach chair or umbrella. If you go out to Fort Charlotte there is a small entrance fee ($5) to go inside and tour the fort. John Watlings rum distillery has free tours (ask for Davonte, he is the best!) but tips for your tour guides are appreciated. The National Art gallery has a small entrance fee if you want to go in but you can walk the beautiful grounds for free. Graycliff is free to explore (hint: upcoming video on this!) and does offer wine tastings for a small fee as well as tours of the chocolate factory for a small fee with samples ($10?) and the cigar factory. The queens staircase is open to the public for no charge and there is a small $5 fee if you want to go in and your Fort Fincastle. Have a great trip!

[@chopperr_]

Omg thank you for all the GREAT INFO !! Much appreciated 👍🏼🙌🏼

[@kimjackson7282]

Watching this Video in *2021,just don't pull out a lot or money, and Wear lots of Jewelry. Also watch your Surroundings and Travel with Someone in Daylight hours only. also lock your door wherever you Stay. The Slaves built The Stairs thats Called The Queens StairCase.Nice Video

[@strongwomen630]

Did u carry water?

[@Youngstown529]

I was on a paid tour. Part of the city are dirty and scary. Lots of ruined buildings. I would stick with a tour.

[@nataliennewman]

are the umbrellas on Hill St?

[@FunAshore]

Yup! They are on Hill St right between The Graycliff Winery and Graycliff Chocolatier…

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