What it's like
Fort Fincastle is a small fort built in 1793 on a hill south of town. It overlooks Nassau and the harbor, and a few cannons still sit on display along its walls.
A visit is short and simple. Most people walk up from downtown by the Queen's Staircase, a flight of steps cut from solid limestone between 1793 and 1794. Others take a taxi. The climb ends at the fort and its view over the city.
Good to know
- Visitors pay an entry fee at the fort, so bring cash or card for the gate.
- The Queen's Staircase, with 66 steps cut from limestone, leads up to the fort from downtown.
- Use only licensed yellow-plated taxis. Drivers who offer rides as a personal favor have robbed visitors.
Fort Fincastle
Fort Fincastle is a small fort on a hill south of downtown Nassau, with cannons on display and views over the city.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Nassau City Highlights with Cave and Rum Tastings
Queen's Staircase
The Queen's Staircase, known as the 66 Steps, is a flight of 66 steps cut into solid limestone in Nassau.
Fort Charlotte
Fort Charlotte is a historic fort on a hill over the western end of Nassau Harbor. It is the largest of the Nassau forts, covering 100 acres.
Downtown Nassau
Downtown Nassau is the historic core of the capital, a compact grid of colonial buildings, monuments, murals and museums. Most of it is best seen on foot, one street at a time.
Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral is the oldest church in Downtown Nassau and the first church built in The Bahamas. Its history goes back to 1670, and the Gothic building standing today dates to 1841.
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Ancient sites
