Queen's Staircase
A flight of 66 steps carved into limestone by enslaved people in the late 18th century, flanked by cliffs and a waterfall. It was named in honor of Queen Victoria.
Queen's Staircase lies on Bennet's Hill, south of central Nassau. It was carved by hand out of limestone by about 600 enslaved people around 1793. It has 66 steps, said to represent the years of Queen Victoria's reign, which is how it got its name. It rises about 31 m, with steep rock walls, dense vegetation, and an artificial waterfall. Climbing the steps leads to Fort Fincastle and a water tower. Admission is free. It is about a 15-minute walk from the cruise port, and guides and vendors are often found at the foot of the steps.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Fort Fincastle
- Parliament Square
- Government House
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Nassau Straw Market
- Pirates of Nassau Museum
- Pompey Museum of Slavery & Emancipation
- Graycliff