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Beyond the Cobblestones Self Guided Walking Tour of Nantucket
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2 to 3 Hours
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Overview
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.
What's Included
- Flexible Usage (unlimited access)
- App & Tour Download
- Smartphone (bring your own)
- Admission to Whaling Museum ($25)
- Admission to Hadwen House ($10)
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
The starts on the sidewalk in front of the Whaling Museum on Broad Street.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Explore the shops and restaurants as you hear about this once active commercial hub for Nantucket.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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 • Admission Ticket Free
See the historic marker memorializing The Petrel, a Nantucket steamship dating from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Quaker Meeting House
View the Quaker Meeting House as you hear about its history on the island.
• Admission Ticket Free
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 • Admission Ticket Not Included
Maria Mitchell Hinchman House
Learn about America's first female astronomer as you view her historic home.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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