Nantucket Coast-to-Coast Self-Guided Audio Driving or Biking Tour

3.3 (3 reviews) 3–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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

Sankaty Head Lighthouse — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 3–6 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: Lifetime Tour Access Once Unlocked
Included: Offline Tour Access After Download
Included: Interactive Route Map and Stop Information
Included: GPS-Triggered Audio Tour in the Drives & Detours App

Not included

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

Itinerary

Oldest House (Jethro Coffin House) and Kitchen Garden

20 min

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

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.
Maria Mitchell Hinchman House

30 min Admission 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

Passing by

See the oldest operational windmill in the United States.
Stop 5

Passing by

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 drive 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

30 min Admission 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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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