Beyond the Cobblestones Self Guided Walking Tour of Nantucket Discount Tickets

Overview

Explore historic downtown Nantucket on a self-guided audio walking tour. Follow a roughly 2-mile route as stories and directions play automatically along the way. Hear how Nantucket rose to prominence as a whaling port, how Quaker families shaped the island, and how its economy and architecture evolved after the whaling era. See landmarks including the Nantucket Atheneum, Straight Wharf, Hadwen House, Greater Light, and Jared Coffin House. Download the tour in advance to use it offline as you walk. Pause anytime for museums, shops, food, photos, or a break, then continue whenever you’re ready. - GPS-triggered narration plays automatically - Approximately 2-miles and relatively flat - Hear about whaling, Quaker history, architecture, and island life - Works offline after download - Explore at your own pace - Pause anytime and continue when you’re ready

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Spanish-AUDIO

Spanish-WRITTEN

Itinerary

Inclusion

Lifetime Tour Access Once Unlocked

Offline Tour Access After Download

Interactive Route Map and Stop Information

GPS-Triggered Audio Tour in the Drives & Detours App

Exclusion

Smartphone (bring your own)

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The tour route is 2 miles and relatively flat

Allow approximately 2–3 hours, depending on stops and breaks

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

The tour begins outside the Nantucket Whaling Museum on Broad Street

Pause anytime for museums, shops, food, photos, or other stops

Once unlocked, you retain lifetime access to the tour

Headphones are recommended for the best experience

This is a self-guided experience; no live guide is included