Freeport, Bahamas: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Freeport is a distinctive city in the Bahamas where ambitious development, island history, and relaxed coastal life come together. Created in the 1950s under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement, it was built as a duty‑free commercial centre on former marshland and has grown into a hub of trade, tourism and international investment. Neywo offers a free audio guide for Freeport with 2 narrated places available in 11 languages, letting you explore at your own pace.

See Freeport’s Highlights

Luis de Torres Synagogue

The Luis de Torres Synagogue was once the only synagogue in the Bahamas and home to the Freeport Hebrew Congregation. Completed in 1972 for the Reform Jewish tradition, it served the community until it closed in 2021, a closure linked to the COVID‑19 pandemic. The site is also known as Mosaic, and visitors can walk around the former place of worship to reflect on its unique role in Freeport’s story.

Mary Star of the Sea Church

Located on East Sunrise Highway, Mary Star of the Sea Church is a Catholic house of worship whose name evokes its role as a “star of the sea” for the faithful. The church stands as a quiet landmark in the city, inviting passersby to notice its simple façade and consider its place in Freeport’s religious life.

Other Attractions in Freeport

Freeport’s most inviting atmosphere centres on Lucaya, the resort and waterfront district that blends shopping, entertainment, dining and easy access to the coast. At Port Lucaya Marketplace you can browse local crafts, jewellery and food while enjoying open‑air bars and live music. Nearby, Count Basie Square provides a lively venue for Bahamian performances, adding rhythm to the Lucaya area. The marina and beaches nearby showcase clear aquamarine water and warm seas, offering a relaxed coastal escape that matches Grand Bahama’s easygoing vibe.

Explore Freeport with Neywo

Neywo’s free audio guide gives you the story of each of the two narrated places as you reach them, with no group and no schedule. You can choose the language that suits you from the 11 available and move at your own pace. While there are no predefined walking, bus or bike tours in the current catalogue, the audio guide still lets you discover Freeport’s highlights whenever you wish. Download the app, start the guide, and let the city reveal itself to you.