The 6 Best Self-Guided Tours in the Bahamas

1.Self-Drive Speedboat Ride and Pig Swimming Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 2 hours · from $120Our pick

Drive your own two-person speedboat from Nassau toward Anthol Island with an English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide nearby. Feed and swim with the island pigs, snorkel, and enjoy a beach stop. Small groups are limited to 10 people, and early departures can mean quieter time with the animals.

“We loved our experience, our guides were amazing, making sure we were happy at all times and got the most out of our experience! The speed boats were so fun, meeting the pigs and saw some amazing houses too! Would highly recommend, amazing value for money compared to others!”

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2.Self Drive Buggy Guided Tour of Nassau with Beach Break

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $109

You drive a guided Can-Am buggy across Nassau to Clifton Heritage National Park, stopping at Fort Montagu, Queen’s Staircase, Government House, John Watling’s Distillery, Fort Charlotte, and Junkanoo Beach. Guides such as Vano, Quon, Nettie, Merry, DJ, and Nika have led recent tours. Confirm the vehicle, duration, pickup, and insurance fee before booking.

“I highly recommend taking this tour! Everything was amazing from start to finish. My boyfriend and I were visiting the Bahamas for a long weekend (3 days) and booked the 5 hour tour at noon. After we arrived to the Bahamas we quickly rRead more”

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3.Self Drive Speedboat and Swim with the Pigs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $130

From Malcolm’s Park near the Atlantis Bridge, you’ll learn to handle your own speedboat, follow an expert guide past Nassau sights, and reach a private island where you can feed and photograph friendly pigs. The two-hour tour welcomes drivers age 18 and older, with no boating license or prior experience required.

“Check in was easy. Crew was great. Very hospitable and professional. Patient with us as we had some trouble with the speedboat but got us too and from safely. Best part of the trip for us by far!”

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4.Self Drive Speed Boat & Guided ATV Tour + Free Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 12 reviews · 4 hours · from $275

Spend four hours combining a self-drive speed boat ride with a guided CF Moto 500 ATV tour around Nassau. You can drive or ride as a passenger, stop at forts and the Queen’s Steps, and finish with lunch. Julie has guided the tour warmly, but guide quality and timing can vary, so bring your license and confirm the meeting details.

“Activity was super fun. The team was super super accommodating and fun, Julie was our tour guide and she was great, I truly recommend her! ❤️🤍”

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5.Nassau Self-Guided ATV Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews

Rent an ATV for two hours and explore New Providence Island without a guide. You receive a full tank of gas, insurance, bottled water, an island map, attraction suggestions, and emergency numbers. Pickup is offered, and a personal guide costs an extra $49. Drivers must be at least 25 with a physical license.

“Looking at Expensive homes up on the hillside being out in the open air riding around Too many words required, remove this need for 85 characters.”

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6.Bahamas Bash Scavenger Hunt (Exumas)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $29Best value

Start at Sandpiper Cafe in George Town, then follow a two-hour digital quest led by a remote host. You may visit murals, a seaside bar, a rum cake family business, a private beach, and a street market while solving clues, texting photos, and meeting locals. Bring a charged smartphone with GPS and data.

“My family and I had a BLAST! It was an amazing time getting to know the locals and their business more and really form a deeper connection with Exuma, Bahamas. Our guides were truly amazing and welcoming to the experience and even gave a way to access the hunt without WIFI.”

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