What it's like
The Queen's Staircase, called the 66 Steps, was chiseled out of solid limestone by enslaved people between 1793 and 1794. It was named after Queen Victoria and links Downtown Nassau to Fort Fincastle on the hill above town.
A visit is simple. Climb the steps at your own pace, stop to look at the carved walls, then decide whether to continue up to the fort. Downtown Nassau is short distances and easy to explore on foot.
Good to know
- Ride only in licensed yellow-plated taxis, and avoid drivers who offer rides as a personal favor.
- Fort Fincastle charges an entry fee if you continue up to the fort at the top.
- Downtown Nassau is short distances and easy to explore on foot.
Queen's Staircase
The Queen's Staircase, known as the 66 Steps, is a flight of 66 steps cut into solid limestone in Nassau.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Nassau City Highlights with Cave and Rum Tastings
Fort Fincastle
Fort Fincastle is a small fort on a hill south of downtown Nassau, with cannons on display and views over the city.
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.
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.
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
