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Explore Nantucket from coast to coast on a self-guided audio tour designed for driving or biking. Follow the route from historic Nantucket Town to Madaket, Sconset, Sankaty Head Lighthouse, and other scenic corners of the island while GPS-triggered narration plays automatically along the way.
Discover beaches, historic homes, cranberry bogs, lighthouses, and stories from Nantucket’s past as you travel at your own pace. Stop whenever you like for photos, sightseeing, food, or a break, then continue when you’re ready.
Download the tour in advance and use it offline. Bike or vehicle rental is not included.
- Explore Nantucket from Madaket to Sconset
- GPS-triggered narration plays automatically
- Designed for either driving or biking
- Works offline after download
- Stop and explore whenever you like
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Go to the corner of Broad Street and South Beach Street, across the street from Steamboat Pizza.
Itinerary
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1Oldest House (Jethro Coffin House) and Kitchen Garden
See the Oldest House, built in 1686 and considered the oldest surviving house on Nantucket still standing on its original site. Hear about the island’s early English settlement and the Coffin family who lived here.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Madaket Beach
Take a stroll around Madaket and experience this quiet corner of the island. Grab a drink at Millie's or take a stroll in Head of the Plains.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Maria Mitchell Hinchman House
Visit the residence of America's first female astronomer, now a museum and National Historic Landmark. Admission is $8 and is not included with the purchase of this tour.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
Old Mill (Pass by)
See the oldest operational windmill in the United States.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Drive through the largest area of undeveloped land on the island, nicknamed "The Serengeti."
Admission ticket free -
Milestone Bog (Pass by)
Learn about Nantucket's cranberry history as you drive past what was once the largest contiguous cranberry bog in the country.
Admission ticket free -
4Siasconset
Get a brief introduction to Sconset, once a seaside retreat for many of the island's prominent whaling families.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Sankaty Head Lighthouse
Stop and walk around this historic lighthouse on one of the island's high points and enjoy the panoramic views of the coast and Sankaty Head Golf Club.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Stop and explore this fascinating museum to learn about the hundreds of shipwrecks in and around Nantucket. Admission is $12 per person and is not included with the purchase of this tour.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour can be completed by bicycle or vehicle; rental is not included
- Allow approximately 3–6 hours depending on your mode of travel, pace, and stops
- Download the Drives & Detours app and your tour before starting
- Once downloaded, the tour works offline using your device’s GPS
- GPS-triggered audio plays automatically as you approach featured locations
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour can be completed by bicycle or vehicle; rental is not included
- Allow approximately 3–6 hours depending on your mode of travel, pace, and stops
- Download the Drives & Detours app and your tour before starting
- Once downloaded, the tour works offline using your device’s GPS
- GPS-triggered audio plays automatically as you approach featured locations
- Follow the route shown in the app and travel at your own pace
- Pause anytime for sightseeing, photos, food, rest stops, or other activities
- Admission to optional museums and historic sites is not included unless otherwise noted
- Once unlocked, you retain lifetime access to the tour
- Bring a fully charged phone or portable charger
- This is a self-guided experience; no live guide is included
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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