Beyond the Cobblestones Self Guided Walking Tour of Nantucket
(11) Reviews
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The tour route is 2 miles and relatively flat
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The tour takes 2+ hours to complete (with pauses in front of each attraction to hear audio content)
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Additional stops and breaks can increase the duration
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Uncover Nantucket's rich history and charm on this self-guided audio tour. Using our app, you can explore at your own pace as you stroll down cobblestone-lined Main Street and learn about how Nantucket evolved from the worlds whaling capital to the tourist destination it is today. Admire meticulously preserved 18th-century homes, each whispering tales of the island's whaling past. Explore iconic landmarks like the Atheneum, the Hadwen House, and Straight Wharf, a bustling hub since the 17th century. All along the way, captivating stories, insights, and local recommendations bring Nantucket's vibrant heritage to life.
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Flexible Usage (unlimited access)
App & Tour Download
Smartphone (bring your own)
Meeting Points
Departure
13 Broad St
The starts on the sidewalk in front of the Whaling Museum on Broad Street.
Return
Beyond the Cobblestones Self Guided Walking Tour of Nantucket
(11) Reviews
About
Uncover Nantucket's rich history and charm on this self-guided audio tour. Using our app, you can explore at your own pace as you stroll down cobblestone-lined Main Street and learn about how Nantucket evolved from the worlds whaling capital to the tourist destination it is today. Admire meticulously preserved 18th-century homes, each whispering tales of the island's whaling past. Explore iconic landmarks like the Atheneum, the Hadwen House, and Straight Wharf, a bustling hub since the 17th century. All along the way, captivating stories, insights, and local recommendations bring Nantucket's vibrant heritage to life.
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Flexible Usage (unlimited access)
App & Tour Download
Smartphone (bring your own)
Meeting Points
Departure
13 Broad St
The starts on the sidewalk in front of the Whaling Museum on Broad Street.
Return
Items | Beyond the Cobblestones Self Guided Walking Tour of Nantucket
Itinerary
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Whaling Museum
We'll meet in front of the Whaling Museum, give you a brief overview of the museum, and encourage you to visit at the end of the tour.
2
Nantucket Atheneum
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
Straight Wharf
Explore the shops and restaurants as you hear about this once active commercial hub for Nantucket.
20 minutes
4
Old South Wharf
Stroll down the narrow gravel path and pop your head into a few of the art galleries on Nantucket's Old South Wharf.
15 minutes
5
Petrel Landing
See the historic marker memorializing The Petrel, a Nantucket steamship dating from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
6
Ralph Lauren
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
Quaker Meeting House
View the Quaker Meeting House as you hear about its history on the island.
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Hadwen House
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).
20 minutes
9
Maria Mitchell Hinchman House
Learn about America's first female astronomer as you view her historic home.
10
Greater Light
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
Jared Coffin House
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.
