My friends and I decided to walk to the Queen’s Staircase from the port. We googled the directions and it took us 15 minutes to get there. Many of the streets don’t have sidewalks so that was a little scary as you don’t want to get run over by the passing cars. We got there very early in the morning and had the staircase to ourselves. We took pictures and appreciated the scenery. Also, it was very humid. It felt like standing inside an Amazon forest.

While there is not much there, the environment is crazy. It is tropical and the stairs are impressive. When you see how steep and carved right into the limestone wall they are! There are people who will want to take you on a tour but we walked past them, said hello and no thank you and kept on our way. Glad we went.

Beautiful place for some photos but that's about it. It is cooler than the surrounding areas because of the rock and shadow. Somehow the picturesque was more a testimony to the memory of the slaves that carved it. There was trash and some rats. And we were bombarded by a few people wanting to sell us stuff. We said no and they backed off. If you're going there, be sure to travel a little further up to Fort Fincastle and walk around.

This staircase is one of Nassau’s main landmarks - which speaks more to how limited Nassau is as a city than to how impressive this staircase is. It was carved by slaves and traverses a man-made canyon of limestone where chisel marks are still visible. Luscious green vines and trees form an alluring canopy overhead. It’s an impressive sight that “feels” Caribbean. But it’s just a staircase, and the stairs themselves seem to have been refinished. Getting here also requires a walk through a bad area of town and there’s an annoying crush of vendors, cruise ship tourists and self-styled guides who want to provide enough basic historical information to warrant a tip. Not really a deficiency in the staircase itself, but it all detracts from the appeal of the site.

The Queen's Staircase is one of those obligatory, basic sites that just about anyone who visits Nassau is going to see... but it still has its heart, and still makes you feel like it's an intimate experience. Somehow, when my wife and I were there, we almost had it to ourselves, which made for a beautiful visit. And you won't need much time there - a half hour or so is plenty.

Agree with what others have said - you can just walk by the locals trying to scam money from you. Unless you feel like giving them a handout. This is free (primarily why I gave it the 5 stars) and it is a really beautiful sight.

It was absolutely pouring rain when we went . No place to hide for soaked but still a nice place to see . A bit out of the way to get to. A good walk or taxi there. Nice view from the top well it was until the new US embassy got built right in the middle of the view

The Queen's Staircase in Nassau, Bahamas, was an incredible experience. The view was awesome and absolutely breathtaking. The history behind it is truly fascinating and adds so much depth to the visit. A helpful tip: start from the top and go down rather than climbing up, especially on hot days. It makes the visit much more enjoyable. Highly recommend this historic site for anyone visiting Nassau!

We had a long walk here without sidewalks in a few places. The Queens Staircase is 66 stairs and right around the corner from Fort Fincastle. There were a lot of people. It offers a nice shaded area. The stairs are free.

Truly a hidden gem in Nassau. Make sure to have your walking shoes on, a bottle of water, and your camera. Just an incredible site to see...and to climb. I would highly recommend this site of the beaten path. Take your time going up or walking down. Lots of people here, totally safe, nice escape from the sun.