Beyond the Cobblestones Self Guided Walking Tour of Nantucket

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Up to 24 hours before your scheduled admission.
Arthur_J
45 days ago
If you are considering visiting the Whaling Museum it is good to purchase your admission ticket ahead of the tour. The pass is good all day with free readmission. Included with the Museum pass are free passes to some sites on the tour and other historical sites not included in the tour.

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.

Departure Point

  • The starts on the sidewalk in front of the Whaling Museum on Broad Street.

Return Details
  • The starts on the sidewalk in front of the Whaling Museum on Broad Street.

Duration
2 hours - 3 hours

Languages Available
  • Audio guide - English
  • Printed guide - English
  • Audio guide - Spanish
  • Printed guide - Spanish

Points of Interest


Stop At: Maria Mitchell Hinchman House
7 Milk St, Massachusetts
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.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Hadwen House
96 Main St, , Massachusetts
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.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Nantucket Friends Meeting House
7 Fair St., Massachusetts
Explore the shops and restaurants as you hear about this once active commercial hub for Nantucket.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Whaling Museum
13 Broad St, Massachusetts
Stroll down the narrow gravel path and pop your head into a few of the art galleries on Nantucket's Old South Wharf.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Massachusetts
See the historic marker memorializing The Petrel, a Nantucket steamship dating from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Greater Light
8 Howard St, Massachusetts
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.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Ralph Lauren
16 Main Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
View the Quaker Meeting House as you hear about its history on the island.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Petrel Landing
99 Swain's Wharf Road, Nantucket, MA 02554
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).
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jared Coffin House
29 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
Learn about America's first female astronomer as you view her historic home.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Straight Wharf
Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA 02554
Learn about 2 Quaker sisters who restored this old barn into a quirky mix of art and architecture as you view it from outside.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Old South Wharf
9 Old South Wharf, Nantucket, MA 02554
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.
Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

  • 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
  • The tour takes 2+ hours to complete (with pauses in front of each attraction to hear audio content)
  • Additional stops and breaks can increase the duration
  • Children under 11 are free
Inclusions
  • Flexible Usage (unlimited access)
  • App & Tour Download

Exclusions
  • Smartphone (bring your own)

Redemption Instructions
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ

To access your tour, you’ll need the Drives & Detours app. Follow the steps below to get set up in advance.

BEFORE YOU GO:
1) Download the Drives & Detours mobile app:
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drives-detours/id6443681888
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mytoursapp.android.app6506

2) Open app, tap "Walking Tours", then tap "Beyond the Cobblestones"

3) Enter Your Access Code: JTV260 (on iPhone tap "Login to Download" then "Login")

4) Tap "Download Tour"

STARTING THE TOUR:
1) Go to 13 Broad Street
2) Open app, tap "Walking Tours"
3) Tap "Beyond the Cobblestones" then “Start Tour”

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You can use your tour any day/time within the next 180 days, no need to reschedule if your plans change.

If you have any questions, please TEXT us at 619.324.9920

We hope you enjoy the tour!


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