Nantucket Self Guided Walking and Biking Tour Combo

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

1. 1

   Whaling Museum

   Pass by

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

2. 2

   Nantucket Atheneum

   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.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   20 min

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

4. 4

   Stop 4

   15 min

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

5. 5

   Stop 5

   5 min

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

6. 6

   Stop 6

   5 min

   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.

7. 7

   Nantucket Friends Meeting House

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

8. 8

   Hadwen House

   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).

9. 9

   Maria Mitchell Hinchman House

   Pass by

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

10. 10

    Greater Light

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

11. 11

    Stop 11

    5 min

    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.

12. 12

    Oldest House (Jethro Coffin House) and Kitchen Garden

    20 min

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

13. 13

    Madaket Beach

    20 min

    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.

14. 14

    Stop 14

    Pass by

    See the oldest operational windmill in the United States.

15. 15

    Stop 15

    10 min

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

16. 16

    Milestone Bog

    Pass by

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

17. 17

    Siasconset

    20 min

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

18. 18

    Sankaty Head Lighthouse

    15 min

    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.

19. 19

    Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

    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.

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

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