Highlights of Nassau Tour
4.5
Highlights of Nassau Tour
By BigMama's Tours & Taxi
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Take a tour of Nassau's highlights, perfect for cruise passengers on short calls in Nassau, or others short on time in the Bahamas; it's the perfect introduction for first-time visitors. Explore the Parliament buildings, Queen’s Staircase, Fort Fincastle, Rawson Square, and the Atlantis resort, traveling between attractions with ease in an air-conditioned coach. A tasting at the Bahamas Rum Cake Factory is also included.
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Ages 0-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Explore Nassau, Bahamas, without getting lost
- Travel between Nassau highlights with ease
- A great choice for first-time visitors with limited time
- Hassle-free port pickup and drop-off included
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Rum cake samples
- Local guide
- Restrooms
- Snacks (own expense)
What's not included- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Fort Fincastle
- Meet your guide at the cruise port to start your Nassau sightseeing tour. Board an air-conditioned coach and explore the area around Bay Street. Visit historic landmarks, such as the House of Parliament and Rawson Square. Then stop at Fort Fincastle to see its massive water tower and walk down the Queen’s Staircase, a 102-foot (31-meter) limestone staircase. Shop for souvenirs and visit the original Bahamas Rum Cake Factory to try this popular Bahamian dessert. That leaves just enough time to pop into the 5-star Atlantis resort before heading back to the cruise port to end your tour.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Cruise Port, Bay St, Nassau, The BahamasMeeting Place: Pier 2. Just off the cruise ship you will see agents on the breeze way with signs, you're looking for an agent with "Bigmamas Tours, Nassau Highlight Tour" sign. An agent will be there from. 9am. Checking time is 9am thru 945am. Tour begins at 10am.
Pickup details- If you are staying at any hotels in the immediate area we would need to know the hotel name for pick up.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Nassau Cruise Port, 3MJ6+X3F, Nassau, The Bahamas
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 28075P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- All Travelers can come
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 28075P2
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- alexanderdC4089XP0 contributionsWeekend VisitJoshua and Sofia were awesome. Response time was great and flexibility was on time we had tours planned due to weather had to change. But suggestions were great from cruising around the island and going to different restaurants. Latitude and Poop Deck Chefs Kiss.Written 26 August 2024
- Lianne S0 contributionsWorst experience with 0 communication.Honestly worst transportation service. No driver on arrival. Waited an hour for them to keep saying they were 5 mins away. Finally arrived and the driver had no petrol. We had to stop at the first one at the airport they had no petrol so we chugged along to the next petrol station off of a back road. We felt scared being in a foreign country with 0 communication. The car was filthy had clothes and shoes in it. I emailed your company and have had 0 response still now. We then thought ok let’s try the transfer back as we had already paid. The driver came 45mins late. He was pleasant but this service is shocking. How you can operate a company like this is beyond me. Clearly a few people below feel the same.Written 4 July 2024
- Jhunsber70 contributionsOn time and professionalWaited for us when we were delayed over an hour. Showed up to pick us up for our return right on time. Drivers are professional.Written 1 July 2024
- carolbA6819TT0 contributionsErica is amazingErica was amazing as usual. We went to the beach and rum cake factory. She made us laugh and was very personable. Every time we come to the Bahamas, we book with her.Written 10 June 2024
- Discover6795900 contributionsAlert! Terrible Experience, avoid booking with herMadwoman alert, This lady is mad and troubled. She seriously needs help and should be taken care of. We have a terrible terrible experience with this lady. She talks a lot, she will talk blah blah and all. Just run and avoid her at all costs. Never book with her.Written 30 April 2024
- B8937KPkevinm0 contributionsTerrible! Terrible! Terrible!Terrible! Do not hire this company. I wouldn't even give them 1 star, but had to put something. We booked four trips with them for a school group. When the driver dropped us off at the end of the first trip (after being picked up at the airport) the driver indicated the pick up the next day was at 11:00am. This was a change from the original and I had no reason to question him. He is representing his company. When they showed at 10:00am the next day for the second trip and we were not there, they blamed us. We had to scramble and find another option which we had to pay for. They took zero responsibility and lectured me on the phone about their procedures (which by the way they never shared with me prior to our arrival) and how I was at fault for their mistakes. Second, and maybe more disturbing, two of the drivers that I witnessed were talking and texting on their phone while driving us. See images included of one of the drivers. I have traveled to more than 60 countries and have never been spoken to by a person like I was in their office. Rude, unprofessional and I was basically blamed for their poor management. Avoid this company at all cost!!Written 5 April 2024
- nicolabT5377PJ0 contributionsS**t showDidn’t turn up to take us to the airport! After waiting then being told he was on in way then he was actually 25 mins away! We had to get another taxi and only just made our flight! Terrible way to treat people you should be f**king ashamed of yourselves!Written 11 March 2024
- U2613GZsamn0 contributionsYou should know, before you book your transfer with Bigmamas Tours & Taxi,Nassau,Bahamas"I advise against using the services of this particular company. Instead, opt for a local taxi service which will provide you with better and more affordable service. It is difficult to know the quality of a company's service until you have experienced it firsthand. As a travel agency based in Los Angeles, California, we booked a transfer through Tropiclink.net, who we believed had a contract with Bigmamas Tours & Taxi, the actual transfer provider in Nassau, Bahamas. Despite calling them 10 hours ahead of time to inform them of a flight delay of less than 45 minutes, there was no one waiting for our clients when they arrived at the airport in Nassau. After calling the phone number provided, they were told to call another number as there was no driver available. When they called the second number, no one answered. After waiting for an hour in the lobby, they had to find their own taxi to their hotel. The next morning, we contacted Tropiclink and spoke to a man named Mitch who was unhelpful and rude. While I do not solely blame him, as the true responsibility lies with Bigmamas Tours & Taxi, who were supposed to provide the pick-up service. I highly recommend not giving your money to a company that does not value its clients. They should not be in the travel industry at all."Written 7 March 2024
- DENISE H0 contributionsSafe, Fun, and Informative!!!We were met immediately upon entering the port by Ms Thompson who then escorted us to our driver Mr Omar. He guided us on a most informative tour of the island. We stopped at several attractions and had so much fun. Always felt safe and never rushed. We will definitely reach out to BigMama's again for any future visits to the islandWritten 9 November 2023
- X7704MLmeganb0 contributionsElkin’s taxiElkin was our favorite taxi driver we had! After our first meeting we decided to only call him for taxi services. He’s welcoming, knowledgeable, and a joy to be around. Left feeling like we were friends.Written 5 August 2023
- tonygW3979TH0 contributionsCar serviceWhile my trip was being delayed I kept in contact with a representative of the company via WhatsApp so I will have a car service when I arrive and fortunately 3hrs later I just had to wait 10-15min for my car service to arrive…. So great job on that part and excellent service on my drive Monika ***So long story short, please be careful how you book if you a party of 4 book a car service for 4 ppl.. if you a party of 5 book for 5 ppl etc…. yesterday I had to pay additional $50 cash roundtrip for a extra person ( a child) because I booked for a party of three on Booking.com, Most websites don’t give you the exact number of people you need to book for. So just be aware of that.. or will be be surprised when get your car service***Written 2 August 2023
- Adventure293344437000 contributionsResearch your shuttle company before using this companyHorrible! Stay away Save yourself the hassle and money dealing with this company. My family and I were abandoned at the airport. It was scary being in an other country, no internet/phone service upon landing and then finding out your car service left. We were told by local drivers at the airport that this is a common occurrence with this shuttle car service. I wish we knew before handWritten 23 July 2023
- Adventure293344437000 contributionsStay away from Big Mama's car shuttle service!!! HORRIBLEDon't use this car shuttle service. They left my family and I stranded at the airport and refused to refund our money. We heard from the locals at the airport that this is a common occurrence with them. It's scary to be in a foreign country stranded. Please save yourself the trouble and heart ache and use a different car shuttle service.Written 22 July 2023
- annafQ6296PR0 contributionsErica is the bestI found Bigmomas Tours from a FB group. Communication was exceptional! Tay the assistant helped so much when we had any questions. Bigmama was at the airport when the first part of our group arrived and let us know of a situation with one of her vehicles that was supposed to pick the second group. Everyone was picked up on time and again- communication was amazing.Written 22 July 2023
- F1053LVdeew0 contributionsDO NOT USE!!!DO NOT USE!!! I arrived at the Nassau airport on time. My family and I was confimed by the person "John" from Big Mamas Tours holding the sign with my name and was then told after waiting 25 minutes that my car was no longer available, and there were no more cars and was told by "John" to cancel my booking!!! I booked through Taxi 2 Airport and they have refused to refund my money because of shady Big Mamas Tours (who were very rude with me over email) and Taxi 2 Airport chose to believe them over me, the customer, and I sent them 3 forms of proof that I was there on time and within the hour after de-boarding and going through immigration. I am now stuck with a $265 roundtrip bill for no services provided.Written 12 July 2023
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Jan 2020 • Couples
We booked and confirmed a Nassau Highlight tour for 1:00 pm on January 22. As we waited and waited at the meeting place nobody showed up. Another couple had cell service and called Big Mama. She decided to cancel the tour!!
No email, call, message anything telling us why. Our entire day was ruined. By the time we realized that nobody from Big Mamas was going to show up, it was too late to book anything else before our ship left port.
These tours may be all that, but their customer service truly is lacking. I had payed for the tour on PayPal and assumed that there would have been a refund but there was not. She only refunded my ticket cost after I emailed demanding it.
I would try to find a better tour company or pay a bit extra for the cruise tour. At least if they cancel you will know about it!!
No email, call, message anything telling us why. Our entire day was ruined. By the time we realized that nobody from Big Mamas was going to show up, it was too late to book anything else before our ship left port.
These tours may be all that, but their customer service truly is lacking. I had payed for the tour on PayPal and assumed that there would have been a refund but there was not. She only refunded my ticket cost after I emailed demanding it.
I would try to find a better tour company or pay a bit extra for the cruise tour. At least if they cancel you will know about it!!
Written 26 January 2020
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Thank you so much for your time to write on your experience with Bigmama's Tours. We do appreciate your effort.
We do apologize that your day was ruined and for any inconvenience caused. We do have to cancel Tours for various reasons.
Immediately with a cancellation there are 3 things that happens on the behalf of our company
1. Your are immediately refunded
2. You are emailed
3. You are texted by the number which is provided at booking.
There are many reasons you may not receive a text but emails sit in inbox until ready to be opened. Check your inbox, I'm sure it's there.
At Bigmama's Tours we never neglect or ignore our clients, excellent customer service is practiced every day. We answer questions, reply to emails and calls in a timely manner and try our utmost to be proficient and professional. Our heart is in what we do.
Your tour was cancelled and we are sorry for that. You didn't have to demand as we freely gave you what was yours. Have a great life!
Written 27 January 2020
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Charissa M
3 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
I would give them zero stars. I booked a downtown tour through Expedia with big mama tours but everything was closed due to pandemic. They would not refund anything. Why would you advertise it if you know most of the attractions in downtown are closed? Why would you take payment and not refund it. Seriously c’mon! SCAM! SCAM!!!! SCAM!!!!!!!!!!
Written 28 November 2020
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Hello Hunnie, I just logged on here and see this review. My Love Bigmamas Tours - Tours Operation Nassau Bahamas has been closed Since January 2020. we are not accepting bookings and have not accepted any funds from you.
In fact i don't work with Expedia so I'm not sure who took you funds and who wont give it back. if you booked with them i suggest you contact them.
Erica Thompson CEO of Bigmamas Tours.
Our Airport Transfers are the only Open Platform at the moment...
Written 29 April 2021
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Ann O
Indiana, PA2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
I had great difficulty finding the bus and tour guide-partly my fault b/c I did not have the directions which were on the ticket which was on my cell phone but had no cell service in Nassau. Not one of the 18 people I spoke to at the tour pick up area could tell me where the pick up are was. After 1 1/2 hrs., thank God I started looking early, someone finally told n
me where to go.I was thankful the tour guide waited for me and my friend. Otherwise I felt the tour left alot to be desired. We spent too little time at some stops and too much time at the fort stop ?Fincastle and also our stop at Atlantis Beach resort was too short to do anything except look at some extremely expensive stores. Couldn't walk to to resort itself-too far away and it was extremely hot. The guide also park very far away from the entrance requiring a long walk in the high temperature. No water was provided for us. I felt he gave a very perfunctory tour of the cities highlights. And when we left the tour bus, he seemed anxious to get us off. And I never did catch his name.
me where to go.I was thankful the tour guide waited for me and my friend. Otherwise I felt the tour left alot to be desired. We spent too little time at some stops and too much time at the fort stop ?Fincastle and also our stop at Atlantis Beach resort was too short to do anything except look at some extremely expensive stores. Couldn't walk to to resort itself-too far away and it was extremely hot. The guide also park very far away from the entrance requiring a long walk in the high temperature. No water was provided for us. I felt he gave a very perfunctory tour of the cities highlights. And when we left the tour bus, he seemed anxious to get us off. And I never did catch his name.
Written 29 August 2024
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Thank you for your review and taking the time to translate your experiences. 18 people? Wow, I'm surprised with that figure as Bigmama’s has been in the same area for more that 20 years and is well known. However I accept your figure. May I suggest in the future not to wait until the day of to find out details on your excursions? That may help. Maybe even shot the company an email. That should also assist. The tour is only 3 hours. It's to give you an over view of a site. Because there are so many options we have ro keep each stop at a minimum. Then because we have so many personalities we have to make sure we atleast try to accommodate the entire guest list. Yes, we waited for you. We thought that would have been a kind gesture. But it seems that wasn't enough.
Written 31 August 2024
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Lexx
Richmond, VA5 contributions
I can’t say enough about how much fun my family and I had with Big Mama as our host.
From the very beginning starting with the booking process I knew I made the right decision 😊 I typically have lots of questions prior to booking anything and she answered each and every email quickly, never making it seem as if I were a bother.
She has such a warm personality and works hard to ensure that there’s something for everyone to enjoy on the tour. I promise you won’t regret using her services!
From the very beginning starting with the booking process I knew I made the right decision 😊 I typically have lots of questions prior to booking anything and she answered each and every email quickly, never making it seem as if I were a bother.
She has such a warm personality and works hard to ensure that there’s something for everyone to enjoy on the tour. I promise you won’t regret using her services!
Written 22 September 2022
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Anita G R
Kitchener, Canada2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
She keeps it real, people! Shows you several sights(Queens staircase, rum factory, Atlantis),but also points out the different dynamics of life in Nassau. Upper, middle and lower class...she makes it all interesting. She knows her stats and facts,too. 2 thumbs up from "Canada"!!!
Written 1 February 2020
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Emily K
Red Deer, Canada14 contributions
When we first got there at the meeting point there was no one there, no signs no nothing. A lady came out of the building beside the fountain speaking with a few couples nearby and started to leave. At this point a second lady came out and we asked her if this was our tour group and she said "no" took our tickets and walked away. At this point we had no idea where our tour guide was and what just happened to our tickets. The lady came back out and said go with that group and so we did but were so confused what was going on, were we going on the right tour or what. So that was a little scary but aside from that, Chanel our guide was very nice and we had a great day and saw several highlights from the city. Loved the Queens Staircase. And Chanel was nice enough to drop the group off at Junkanoo Beach at the end.
Written 29 February 2020
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Anna F
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
While in the Bahamas we reached back out to Erica to inquire about doing a tour. She fit us in her schedule and took us around town. She answered all our questions, told us a lot about the history and honestly, she was the perfect fit to our family. Also, we were a group of 12.
Written 22 July 2023
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Dchat03
5 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Great tour! I was with an 8 yr old and an 11 yr old who did not want to do a long tour. This tour was just perfect. Big Momma is knowledgeable, lively , funny, and very nice. Tour is very affordable as well. We call her the morning the cruiseship arrived to Nassau and she accommodated us.
Written 25 June 2022
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its something for everyone and we do not want to bore the little babies, they matter toooo! thank you for joining our tour. It was a pleasure to have you and this kids.
Written 26 June 2022
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Ben T
2 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
We booked a private island tour wit BigMama. Wallace was our driver. He took great care of us and personally escorted us throughout our stops. He was very informative and has a great personality. I would highly recommend this tour!!!
Written 29 November 2022
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Jeri M
Pikeville, KY1 contribution
Mar 2022 • Couples
Waited 30 minutes and the driver didn’t show. Planned to spend two hours on the island. Left with little time and no idea who to trust to show us the island. Lucked into a local tour guide.
Written 31 March 2022
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Hello maam. As mentioned on the phone the tour guide schedule had a personal issue which allowed him to be delayed. However he was a few mins away. The choice you made was to leave and I totally understand. You were fully refunded for the tour and we apologize for the inconvenience caused.
Written 3 April 2022
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Hello my name is Sheila marino and I would like to know why my reservations were cancelled for today’s 1 pm tour. If you could explain as i was charged at the time of booking.
Written 18 March 2020
Hello. All tours are cancelled for this month as we do have cases of the virus in Nassau and we want to protect you our values clients.
Please contact TA for a full refund!
Written 19 March 2020
Our ship arrives in port at 9:00. If we schedule the 9:30 tour but arrive too late, can we be re-scheduled for the 1:30 tour?
Written 27 February 2020
The tour is at 1pm. The afternoon tour is based on availability. It may or may not go. However we have a minimum of 6 to go. How many people do you have?
Written 28 February 2020
Our ship, The Majesty of the Seas, arrives in Nassau at 9:00 AM. Will we be safe booking the 9:30 tour?
Written 26 February 2020
Hello,
Ooh that's cutting it close. I'm not sure. You can try. The worst that can happen is you miss us and be refunded.
Written 27 February 2020
Hi,
We will be arriving on a Carnival Cruise. Is the pickup point for this tour at the Cruise Terminal? If not, how far away is it?
Written 18 February 2020
Hello. It's at the port yes.
Written 18 February 2020
Hello,
I’m travelling with my parents in law who are older. I’d like to know how much walking is involved and if they have the option to sit or stay on the bus and continue on afterwards. For example do they need to walk the queen staircase or can they sit and wait?
Written 15 January 2020
Hello,
Thanks for for your question. If they don't want to get off they can stay. Its not mandatory
Written 16 January 2020
Hello. My family of 8 would like to book a tour with you on Saturday, March 21.2020. On this site, I’m unable to choose this date. Is there any chance of booking a tour directly with you?
Thank you,
Darlene Guerra
Written 8 January 2020
Hello. Thanks for reaching out to us. Yes, you can email us and we will take care of you
Written 10 January 2020
So, only one stop has fees? Does one of the stops have food avail for purchase or we need to arrange to eat before or after the tour?
Written 17 November 2019
Hello-
Snacks are available at many stops, However if you want a full lunch you can be taken to a eatery at the end, no problem.
Written 20 November 2019
I’d like to book in advance but what happens if the ship is unable to come to the port due to weather? Any refunds?
Written 23 September 2019
Thank nk you for the question. Under that circumstance yes. Refund will be issued
Written 24 September 2019
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