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The Bahamas Nassau travel guide
17 things to do in Nassau. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Nassau
- St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Nassau — church in Nassau, The Bahamas (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Fort Montagu — 18th century fortification located in Nassau, Bahamas (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Nassau Public Library — library and museum in the Bahamas (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre — zoo in Nassau, The Bahamas (visit ≈ 150 min)
- National Art Gallery of The Bahamas — art gallery in The Bahamas (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Christ Church Cathedral — The Christ Church Cathedral is the episcopalian (Anglican) cathedral in Nassau (Bahamas) (visit ≈ 35 min)
- St. Andrew's Presbyterian Kirk — church building in The Bahamas (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Jamaa' Ahlus Sunnah Bahamas Mosque — mosque in Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Bonefish Pond National Park — national park in New Providence, Bahamas (visit ≈ 45 min)
- St. Matthew's Anglican Church — historic church in Nassau, Bahamas (visit ≈ 30 min)
- St. Agnes Anglican Church — church in Nassau (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Fort Fincastle Lighthouse — lighthouse in the Bahamas (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Dolphin Encounters — dolphin facility in the Bahamas (visit ≈ 150 min)
- Museum of Junkanoo — museum in Nassau (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Heritage Museum Of The Bahamas — museum in Nassau (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Balcony House — historic house in Nassau, The Bahamas (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Bethel Baptist Church — church in Nassau (visit ≈ 30 min)
2-day Nassau walking itinerary
Starting point: City centre. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 6.2 km · 8,310 steps · 1 h 23 min on the way): Christ Church Cathedral → Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre → St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Nassau → National Art Gallery of The Bahamas → St. Andrew's Presbyterian Kirk
- Day 2 (≈ 9.1 km · 12,230 steps · 2 h 2 min on the way): Nassau Public Library → St. Matthew's Anglican Church → Fort Montagu
Good to know before visiting Nassau
- Fine: Fishing or touching coral in marine protected areas is banned.
- Warning: Traffic drives on the left.
- Warning: June to November is hurricane season; follow official alerts.
- Warning: Parts of Nassau have crime risks.
- The Bahamian dollar equals the US dollar; both are accepted.
- Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often; check official government sources before you travel.
- Emergency: 911
- Plugs: A/B, 120V
- Tap water: Prefer bottled water.
- Tipping: A 10% service charge is often added; otherwise leave 10–15%.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: The Bahamas, Wikivoyage — Bahamas, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Nassau travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Nassau?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 4 days for the top 14 places within walking distance.
- What are the top things to do in Nassau?
- Highlights: St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Nassau, Fort Montagu, Nassau Public Library, Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre and National Art Gallery of The Bahamas. The map has 17 things to do in total.
- What is the emergency number in Nassau?
- Emergency: 911.
- Do you tip in Nassau?
- A 10% service charge is often added; otherwise leave 10–15%.
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