Nantucket Self Guided Walking and Biking Tour Combo

4 to 8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

Experience the best of Nantucket with this 2-in-1 bundle — two complete self-guided tours available together at a discounted price. Begin your adventure with a walking tour through the heart of downtown Nantucket, learning about the whaling trade, and discovering landmarks like the Atheneum and Hadwen House. Next, embark on the Nantucket Coast to Coast drive or bike tour, stretching from Madaket to Sconset. Follow a scenic route past windswept beaches, historic lighthouses, and classic shingle cottages that reveal the island’s more tranquil side. Each tour is available separately, but when purchased together, they offer a flexible and memorable way to explore the entire island at a discounted rate.

- Two complete self-guided tours at a discounted bundle price
- Walking tour through downtown Nantucket’s historic sites
- Scenic drive or bike tour from Madaket to Sconset
- GPS-triggered audio works offline
- Discover hidden gems and learn about the island’s maritime heritage

What's Included

Flexible Usage (unlimited access)
Audio Guide & Route Map (in-app)
App and Tour Download
Smartphone (bring your own)
Transportation (bring your own)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The tours starts in front of the Whaling Museum with a brief overview of the museum.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Learn about the Nantucket Atheneum as you view it from outside and hear about the well-known figures who have visited or spoken here over the years.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Explore the shops and restaurants as you hear about this once active commercial hub for Nantucket.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Stroll down the narrow gravel path and pop your head into a few of the art galleries on Nantucket's Old South Wharf.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    See the historic marker memorializing The Petrel, a Nantucket steamship dating from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Snap a photo of the well-known "Compass Rose" on the side of the Ralph Lauren building and learn about the photographer who commissioned it in 1936.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    View the Quaker Meeting House as you hear about its history on the island.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    View this historic home and museum, built in 1846 by William Hadwen. It's a prime example of the island's whaling success. Admission is $10 per person (or included if you purchase admission to the Whaling Museum).

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Learn about America's first female astronomer as you view her historic home.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Learn about 2 Quaker sisters who restored this old barn into a quirky mix of art and architecture as you view it from outside.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Learn about a prosperous whaling-ship owner who built this house for his family in 1845, and how it survived the Great Fire of 1846.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Visit the oldest house on Nantucket still on its original site.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    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
  • (Pass by)

    See the oldest operational windmill in the United States.

    Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Drive through the largest area of undeveloped land on the island, nicknamed "The Serengeti."

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Learn about Nantucket's cranberry history as you ride past what was once the largest contiguous cranberry bog in the country.

    Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Get a brief introduction to Sconset, once a seaside retreat for many of the island's prominent whaling families.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    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
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • That extra time accounts for travel time between the stops.
Supplied by Drives & Detours

Tags

Day Trips
Mountain Bike Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Bike Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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