Nantucket Self Guided Walking and Biking Tour Combo

4–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Includes 2 tours! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Brandt Point Lighthouse — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 4–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Audio guide: English, Spanish
Written guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Drives & Detours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Flexible Usage (unlimited access)
Included: Audio Guide & Route Map (in-app)
Included: App and Tour Download

Not included

Not included: Smartphone (bring your own)
Not included: Transportation (bring your own)

Itinerary

Whaling Museum

Passing by

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

Passing 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.
Stop 3

20 min

Explore the shops and restaurants as you hear about this once active commercial hub for Nantucket.
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.
Stop 5

5 min

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

Passing by

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

Passing 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).
Maria Mitchell Hinchman House

Passing by

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

Passing 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.
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.
Oldest House (Jethro Coffin House) and Kitchen Garden

20 min

Visit the oldest house on Nantucket still on its original site.
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.
Stop 14

Passing by

See the oldest operational windmill in the United States.
Stop 15

10 min

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

Passing by

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

20 min

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

Passing 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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The biking (or driving) tour starts at the corner of Broad and South Beach Street. Just open the app and tap "Start Tour" and the audio will begin playing automatically.
The downtown walking tour begins in front of the Whaling Museum. Just open the app and tap "Start Tour" and the audio will begin playing automatically.

End point

The biking (or driving) tour starts at the corner of Broad and South Beach Street. Just open the app and tap "Start Tour" and the audio will begin playing automatically.
The downtown walking tour begins in front of the Whaling Museum. Just open the app and tap "Start Tour" and the audio will begin playing automatically.

Using your ticket

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: To access your tour, you will need to download the Drives & Detours app and enter your 6-character access code to unlock it. Your access code will be sent separately the day before your travel date. Access codes for same-day bookings will be sent within minutes after purchase.

HOW TO PREPARE: We recommend downloading the Drives & Detours app in advance so you are ready to go when you arrive.

DOWNLOAD THE APP:

iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drives-detours/id6443681888

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mytoursapp.android.app6506

WATCH FOR YOUR ACCESS CODE: Your access code will arrive as a message through the booking platform. They should notify you by email, but if you don’t see it, check your spam folder or directly in the platform’s message center.