Downtown Nassau Travel Guide

Nassau

A cruise ship docked at a port with buildings and a pier on the right.
Two people sitting on a bench facing the ocean.
A narrow stone pathway flanked by lush greenery and a steep staircase leading upwards.
A framed painting of a desert landscape with a person sitting on a dune, a camel, and scattered rocks.
A large cruise ship docked at a pier with a sunset in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Nassau attractions

A variety of colorful souvenirs and crafts, including hats, bags, and jewelry, with visible text such as "Bahamas" and "1973".

Straw Market

7.6/10 (2,105 reviews)
Chat with local vendors and shop for handicrafts and Bahamian souvenirs at this bustling market.
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Things to do

Nassau: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Lunch, & Beach Boat Tour

Nassau: Swimming Pigs and Snorkel Tour w/ Lunch & Beach Club

Rp2.529.100
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Nassau: Swimming Pigs and Snorkel Tour w/ Lunch & Beach Club
Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch

Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch

Rp2.872.335
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch
Nassau: Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley and Water

Nassau: Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley

Rp993.575
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nassau: Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley
Rose Island Private Beach: Swimming with the Pigs

Rose Island Private Beach: Swimming with the Pigs

Rp2.511.035
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rose Island Private Beach: Swimming with the Pigs
Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club

Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club

Rp2.312.320
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club
Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails

Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails

Rp1.318.745
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour: Dancing and Cocktails
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Where to stay in Downtown Nassau

Find the best Downtown Nassau areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a jet ski, and a couple walking along the shore.

Cable Beach

While Cable Beach isn't home to many top sights, Cable Beach and Baha Bay Water Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

A beach with clear turquoise water, a palm tree, and a distant lighthouse.
Photo by Koen Peeters
Open Photo by Koen Peeters

Chippingham

While visiting Chippingham, you might make a stop by sights like Junkanoo Beach and Saunders Beach.

A beach with a colorful umbrella, two lounge chairs, a boat, and a palm tree.

Palm Cay

Though Palm Cay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yamacraw Beach and Ocean Club Golf Course.

A coastal resort with turquoise waters, palm-lined walkways, and multi-story buildings with distinctive architecture.

The Grove

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Grove and surrounding area, you can visit Saunders Beach and Junkanoo Beach.

A marina with several sailboats and yachts docked, surrounded by buildings and a clear blue sky.

Highland Terrace

While visiting Highland Terrace, you might make a stop by sights like Doongalik Studios and The Retreat Garden National Park.

Downtown Nassau Travel Guide