After learning to cook five fabulous Bahamian dishes we watched and experienced Bahamian music culture history and Junkanoo and it was the most amazing thing of the personalized tour with the most personable, knowledgeable, and friendly guide. Make your reservation now it is the best money you can ever spend!
Bahamas Premium Tour
Bahamas Culture & Cuisine with Local Guides
Authentic & Immersive Cultural Exchange Experience
Avoid the Tourist Crowds
Why buy an imported souvenir when you can create your own Bahamas Souvenir Experience!
Highlights
Explore Bahamian culture, cuisine, and history
Learn about the history and traditions that have made Grand Bahama what it is today
Enjoy a traditional, home-cooked meal with Bahamian soft drinks
Join a local guide who has extensive knowledge of culture and the island
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Trip Details
Price
Adults: $115USD
Seniors (65+): $100 USD
Children (14 & under): $95 USD
Start time
9:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Meeting point
- Pick-up provided from island accommodation (please contact us with your location information)
- Cruise passengers: meet in front of the Bandstand at the Freeport Harbour
Availability
Year-round, Monday to Friday
Saturday after 12 noon
Duration
2.5 hours
Group size
Minimum: 1 person
Maximum: 15 people
Participation requirements
There are a few steps to climb on this tour
Included
Tour of the scenic route
Interactive Immersive Tour of Grum Ma’s House Cultural Center
Traditional home-cooked meal made by a Bahamian chef with bottled water and Bahamian soft drinks
Return on scenic route
What to bring
- Your fun self
- Camera
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- An extra layer in the cooler months
- Comfortable walking shoes
- An appetite!
Staff
Transportation
Sites in the local area
A local and knowledgeable Bahamian guide
Cultural Center
Local Bahamian cuisine and drinks
What to Expect
All of our tours start at the point of pickup.
Following this, we will head to historical settlements of Pinder’s Point, Lewis Yard, Hunter’s, and McTown (Freeport), learning about Bahamian history and traditions on the way.
We will pass the industrial area, the only working lighthouse, historical churches and cemeteries, the Mermaid Pond, a stunning freshwater pond that has naturally formed a connection to the sea by an underwater cavern.
The Grum Ma’s House Cultural Center, which as designed to preserve and share the fascinating details of our Bahamian culture & heritage.
Our final location will be Buddies by the Bay (or alternative), a rustic and charming structure perfect to enjoy a home-cooked Bahamian meal including bottled water and Bahamian soft drinks. This is the perfect way to discover the Bahamian history, its people, and food, away from the tourist crowds!
The return to your place of pickup will be as scenic and exciting.
Good to Know
- Each tour will begin at the pick-up location or at Grum Ma’s House Cultural Center. All tours are by reservation therefore pre-purchase is recommended.
- All tickets become non-refundable 8 hours before your tour start time.
- Tours take place rain or shine. However, in cases of severe weather, or cancellation of the tour, all guests will be refunded.
- Accessibility is only for those with the ability to climb a few steps.
- At this time, we do not offer tours in any other language except English.
- Unfortunately, we do not offer AAA discounts, but follow us on Twitter(opens in a new tab) or Facebook(opens in a new tab) for promo codes and discounts!
Frequently Asked Questions
Please be sure to let us know if you (or anyone in your group) has a dietary restriction (e.g. vegetarian, diabetic, allergies, etc.) when you purchase your tickets. As long as we know in advance, we will seek to accommodate your needs.
Yes. IDs are not required, we will take your word for it. Schools are accepted too!
We absolutely do! We can accommodate a variety of special requests (family reunions, birthday parties, out of town guests, corporate events, conventions, festivals, parades, grand openings, and more).
The tours are held in rain or shine (or snow that we only had in 1977). In the event of inclement weather, we will be able to go inside many of the establishments on the tour. However, we advise you to check the weather conditions for your day’s event and dress appropriately.
You should bring a camera with you. Whether sun is shinning or not, we recommend an application of sunscreen especially on exposed parts of the body and a good pair of sunglasses. During the cooler seasons, it’s important to wear an extra layer of clothing or consider bringing a jacket as Freeport is our “Windy City”. Freeport, Bahamas weather can be unpredictable at times.
For the Tea Tour and Cooking Tour, it is possible to enter Grum Ma’s House by wheelchair. For our Taste of the Bahamas Premium Tour, not all locations are wheelchair accessible. There are also at least 6 steps to reach the deck at Buddies by the Bay.
Have more questions? Check out our FAQ page!
See What Our Guests Are Saying
This a great way to truly experience the island! Donald is knowledgeable about all things in Bahamian culture. We had full transport to/from our pickup location, and a great tour of the island with Donald answering all of our questions. We had the best conch fritters since arriving and the lunch that was prepared for us was absolutely delicious! This is a must if you enjoy experiencing true Bahama culture!
This was by far my favourite excursion that I did while in Freeport! Don the tour guide was excellent and informative. We got to see more of the actual city and how the residents actually live instead of being taken to places where you can buy t-shirts. The junkanoo museum was cool and the lunch at Buddies by the Bay was great! Highly recommend it!
Donald and Diane do a great job with this cultural experience. We loved hearing about the history of Freeport and had a wonderful meal. This was a wonderful experience and I would recommend it to anyone visiting Freeport.
Our hosts were so accommodating both with dietary restrictions and with timing. They provided us with a highly personalized and intimate experience to learn about Grand Bahama, cook some phenomenal food, listen to traditional music, and made it such a memorable day. We had really wonderful conversations about history, politics, nature, tourism, the different Bahamian islands, and so much more. The folks here are truly passionate about sharing their knowledge and stories, and their enthusiasm is contagious!
