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“Large bus/van. Driver was very knowledgeable about Nantucket area. Had waters and lollipops for passengers.”
Fish with local Steve Tuna on Nantucket’s coast in a private 4-hour surf session, with gear included and early morning stops.
“Great time with Steve. He was extremely knowledgeable and treated us like we were a part of his family. My 14 year old grandson, who is really into fishing, thought he was great. We all had a really fun time.”
A 150-minute guided drive through Nantucket’s key sights, from cranberry bogs and Sconset to whaling-era mansions and Sankaty Lighthouse.
“I enjoyed Hugh's enthusiastic explanations of the history of Nantucket. The tour was great and thorough. I felt like Hugh took his time during the tour and made us feel welcomed, thank you”
Self-guided Nantucket walk with narrated stops from the Whaling Museum to wharves and historic homes. $9.99, mostly flat, 2-3 hours.
“Never got it to work on my Samsung phone. Customer service tried to help, but was unable to resolve the issue. They did issue a refund.”
Pedal Nantucket in 150 minutes with a live guide and bike rental included, visiting Brandt Point Lighthouse, beaches, beacons, and Main Street.
“Very informative”
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.”
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”
Walk Nantucket’s Downtown Historic District with an expert guide. Learn Wampanoag, whaling, decline, rebirth, architecture, and US history on foot.
“Hugh was an excellent guide. Very interesting tour, covering lots of history about Nantucket. Though it was a walking tour, the pace was slow enough to enjoy sights along the way and to ask questions. Highly recommend.”
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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