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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
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
Lifetime Tour Access Once Unlocked
Offline Tour Access After Download
Interactive Route Map and Stop Information
GPS-Triggered Audio Tour in the Drives & Detours App
Smartphone (bring your own)
Transportation (bring your own or rent)
What to expect
Oldest House (Jethro Coffin House) and Kitchen Garden
20m
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.
Madaket Beach
20m
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.
Maria Mitchell Hinchman House
30m · Admission ticket not included
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.
Old Mill
Pass by
See the oldest operational windmill in the United States.
Pass by
Drive through the largest area of undeveloped land on the island, nicknamed "The Serengeti."
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.
Siasconset
20m
Get a brief introduction to Sconset, once a seaside retreat for many of the island's prominent whaling families.
Sankaty Head Lighthouse
15m
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.
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
30m · Admission ticket not included
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Go to the corner of Broad Street and South Beach Street, across the street from Steamboat Pizza.
End point
Go to the corner of Broad Street and South Beach Street, across the street from Steamboat Pizza.
Additional information
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
