ISLAND GUIDE
The tours and day trips worth booking.
The 13 top-rated things to do in Nantucket — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.
A 90-minute guided drive through Nantucket’s key sights, from Quaker burial ground history to Old Mill and the Sankaty Head Lighthouse.
Most Popular“Great tour. We learned a lot about Nantucket. Our tour guide was high energy and very informative. Glad we took it.”
Fish with local Steve Tuna on Nantucket’s coast in a private 4-hour surf session, with gear included and early morning stops.
“Steve was fabulous. It was beautiful and driving on the beach was unique. We had a blast and will do it again.”
A 150-minute guided drive through Nantucket’s key sights, from cranberry bogs and Sconset to whaling-era mansions and Sankaty Lighthouse.
“Very interesting but we would have enjoyed seeing more of the island rather than all the history”
Self-guided Nantucket walk with narrated stops from the Whaling Museum to wharves and historic homes. $9.99, mostly flat, 2-3 hours.
“A great way to add some structure to a day visit. We made many stops along the way and then could pick up the tour where we left off.”
Pedal Nantucket in 150 minutes with a live guide and bike rental included, visiting Brandt Point Lighthouse, beaches, beacons, and Main Street.
“Very informative”
Narrated 90-minute Nantucket bus tour with live guide stops at Sankaty Lighthouse, Siasconset rose cottages, and the Old Mill.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and the places were great”
Explore Nantucket coast to coast with a self-guided bike or drive tour via app. 3 hours, $12, route tips on key landmarks.
“It was a little slow to download but we enjoyed it and had a great time! We found the map/route view helpful for staying on course.”
Text your way through Nantucket on a remotely hosted scavenger hunt with a live coach, photo clues, and beach-and-shop checkpoints.
“They should not provide an actual address on Nantucket if we are not meeting up with the tour guide and others. Tour guide was in TX. My husband and myself were the only ones participating on Nantucket We ended up not doing the hunt Very disappointing. I would like a refund.”
Walk Nantucket’s Downtown Historic District with an expert guide. Learn Wampanoag, whaling, decline, rebirth, architecture, and US history on foot.
“Hugh is a wealth of knowledge regarding Nantucket! We learned so much about the history of this beautiful island that we will need to return to take in more of its beauty! The pace was great. We saw many beautiful homes and learned about their origin. Hugh is just delightful! We highly recommend his tour…”
A coast-to-coast Nantucket self-guided bike or drive route with GPS audio, fast stops, and a few optional paid museum stops.
“Overall loved the tour and would recommend! Great way to explore the island. The only issue is the navigations. When we made a wrong turn we lost track of the audio and kept having to restart.”
Self-guided Nantucket audio walk from the Whaling Museum to Straight Wharf, with 2 miles of stops and optional add-on admissions.
“Our Nantucket walking tour marched us all over the town telling us where to shop, eat, get coffee or a beer. Just an advertising device for local businesses. We turned it off and went to the Whaling Museum.”
Private Nantucket photoshoot with a photographer for natural portraits at photogenic spots, starting at Brant Point Lighthouse, 30–60 minutes.
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