Explore Nantucket’s history on a self-guided audio tour. Discover iconic landmarks, 18th-century homes, and captivating stories at your own pace.
- 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.
- 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.
- Straight Wharf - Explore the shops and restaurants as you hear about this once active commercial hub for Nantucket.
- 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.
- Petrel Landing - See the historic marker memorializing The Petrel, a Nantucket steamship dating from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
- 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.
- Quaker Meeting House - View the Quaker Meeting House as you hear about its history on the island.
- 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).
- Maria Mitchell Hinchman House - Learn about America’s first female astronomer as you view her historic home.
- 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.
- 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.
- Flexible Usage (unlimited access)
- App & Tour Download
- Smartphone (bring your own)
- Admission to Whaling Museum ($25)
- Admission to Hadwen House ($10)
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.
- The tour route is 2 miles and relatively flat.
- The tour takes about 2 hours to complete which accounts for pausing in front of each attraction to hear audio content.
- Stopping to browse the shops on Main Street or Straight Wharf could increase the duration to 3 hours.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
