Queen's Staircase
Historical landmark · Nassau ·

Queen's Staircase

Historical landmark · Nassau ·

Historic limestone staircase carved by slaves, surrounded by greenery

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Greenwich St, Nassau, Bahamas Get directions

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Greenwich St, Nassau, Bahamas Get directions

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gender neutral restroom
wheelchair accessible entrance

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Dec 2, 2025

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"A historic Nassau landmark hand-carved from solid limestone rock between 1793 and 1794 by enslaved people to provide a direct route between the town and Fort Fincastle; it features 66 steep steps and is surrounded by lush island foliage." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"The Queen's Staircase, an 18th-century passageway in Nassau's historic district, has been restored."

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"A historic staircase within the Fort Fincastle Historic Complex, dating back to the late 18th century." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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"One of the smaller forts in the Bahamas sits right at the heart of downtown Nassau. Fort Fincastlewas built from cut limestone atop Bennett’s Hill to defend Nassau from pirates. One of the most notable features near the fort andhistoric complexis the Queen’s Staircase, a 66-step stairway hewn from solid rock by slaves to connect the fort to the city. You can walk the stairs as you make your way to the fort, then enjoy a great view of the city and the coastline. If you’re counting steps, you’ll notice that thereareonly 65;that’s because the final step is buried under the modern asphalt paving at the bottom."

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Queen's Staircase

REALtalk Renata T.

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Love this place! I have visited multiple times and I am still in awe EVERY TIME! So breathtaking! This time we almost got left because we were taking too long taking everything in. I just love the ambiance, stairs, and the waterfall! So beautiful 💛

Andy S.

Google
It's ok, I thought it was going to be older, more antiquated, but the stairs appear modern, like clay bricks. I'm appreciative of the experience, locals in the area makes it enjoyable too, like the lady at the top of the stairs selling beverages who was so kind with a great amount of sincerity, and the lady running the bathrooms, and the guy at the parking lot who helped me find parking (he was there on Sunday November 9th at 3pm). Beautiful locals!!! The waterfall was nicely done, with relaxing tones that enhances the surroundings.

Lizbeth Miranda G.

Google
Beautiful historical place near downtown Nassau with a greenery view and waterfall. Entrance is totally free, do not need to buy a tour or tickets to visit. The 64 steps are friendly to climb but if you’re looking to avoid that, you may arrive from Prison Lane>Greenwich St and just walk down. Spent about 20 minutes there, including pictures. We parked at a parking lot on Sands Rd, which supposedly costed $3 dlls but nobody was there to charge. It’s a ~7 minute walk from the port if you arrive from a cruise.

Jose B.

Google
Pretty cool spot with historical importance to the Bahamian people. Great for photo ops and I would love to see how it looks at night. Once you climb up the stairs, grab a coconut drink.

Nicole J.

Google
Not worth any amount of money to be taken there. What you see in the photo is what is there. Nothing extraordinary about it! However, there is some history behind the staircase which you could simply google. I walked there from the cruise ship myself, and it took roughly ten minutes to get there.I had one other person with me and we felt safe to do the walk. Not even really worth the walk- for myself anyways. Also nothing to even see at the top of the steps just vender selling drinks from a cart

Alan P.

Google
Great place to visit if you're in for a cruise. It's quick, educational and easy to get to. There are vendors at the top of thr staircase if you're able to climb to the top.

Rodzilla

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The Queen’s Staircase is a must see when visiting Nassau. It’s not only beautiful but also filled with history. The staircase was carved out of solid limestone in the late 1700s by enslaved people and later named in honor of Queen Victoria for her role in helping abolish slavery in the Bahamas. Walking the 66 steps feels like stepping back in time, and the lush greenery surrounding the area makes it a peaceful and scenic spot. It’s a place where history and natural beauty come together, and I’m really glad I had the chance to experience it.

Jerry H.

Google
Well worth a stop. No admission charged though some may request payment. We did accept an offer for a narrated tour which was well worth the $10 tip we gave.