Your tour begins as you drive through the heart of downtown to Fort Fincastle, which was built to protect the harbor from pirates. After leaving the fort, you'll be able to walk down the Queen's staircase, whose 65 or 66 steps - depending on who's counting - were carved in solid limestone in honor of Queen Victoria's reign. Your next stop is Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Center, with four acres of lush tropical gardens, home to the largest collection of Bahamian protected species. You can see the world-famous marching flamingos strut their stuff and feed the beautiful lorry parrots by hand. Enjoy a cool beverage from the Parrot Pit Stop and browse through our newly renovated eclectic gift shop, Toby's Treasures. Your transport from the time of pick-up until drop-off at Ardastra is fully narrated, giving you an inside look at Bahamian culture.