Government House
Government House

Government House

Duke Street, Nassau, New Providence Island

The Basics

Visitors head to Government House to admire its facade, enjoy breathtaking views of neighboring Paradise Island, and see the changing of the guards at the gates, which takes place on some Saturdays. Government house is a regular stop on many city walking tours, including those that focus on the island’s history and culture, which also include stops at landmarks like Fort Charlotte, Fort Fincastle, and the Queen's Staircase.

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Things To Know Before Going

  • Neither Government House’s interior nor its grounds are open to the public.

  • Make sure to bring sun protection if you’re planning to wait outside of Government House to watch the changing of the guards.

  • The building has been remodeled and repaired multiple times over the course of the last 200 years.

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How To Get There

Government House is located on Duke Street, between Baillou Hill Road and Market Street, in the center of Nassau. You can also reach the site on the public bus, or jitney, operates throughout Nassau everyday, and you can walk to the site from the cruise port in about 10 minutes.

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When To Get There

You can admire the building and the view from the gate at any hour. The changing of the guards ceremony takes place on the second Saturday of every month at 11am. Nassau’s peak season is between December and May; during this season, you’ll have perfect weather, but attractions will be crowded. Hurricane season generally runs from June through November.

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The Queen's Staircase

After visiting Government House, head to the nearby Queen’s Staircase. This landmark in the Fort Fincastle complex is a 102-foot staircase is made out of solid limestone rock that was carved by some 600 slaves using pickaxes and hand tools. The stairs took more than 16 years to complete and were later named in honor of Queen Victoria, who abolished slavery upon her ascension to the throne in 1837.

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