The 7 best things to do in Nantucket (2026)

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   1. Historical Tour of Nantucket

   Outty Ranking80

   We are unique as we are the oldest tour company on the historic island of Nantucket. From the early days when Chester Barrett founded the company and drove a horse and buggy, to today, we are ready to give you a great tr. Strongly Recommended at 80/100, 4.7/5 from 214 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $57, free cancellation.

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   2. Private Nantucket Beach Fishing Activity with a Guide

   Outty Ranking65

   Fish and explore the beaches of beautiful Nantucket Island with your native guide, Steve Tuna. Fish hard or simply explore and enjoy the beach. Steve knows the backroads of his island and will customize your beach advent. Solid Choice at 65/100, 5.0/5 from 25 traveler reviews, 4h from $675, free cancellation.

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   3. Nantucket Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: Beyond the Cobblestones

   Outty Ranking54

   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,. Worth a Look at 54/100, 3.8/5 from 11 traveler reviews, 2h from $10, free cancellation.

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   4. Nantucket Coast-to-Coast Self-Guided Audio Driving or Biking Tour

   Outty Ranking47

   Explore Nantucket from coast to coast on a self-guided audio tour designed for driving or biking. Follow the route from historic Nantucket Town to Madaket, Sconset, Sankaty Head Lighthouse, and other scenic corners of th. Worth a Look at 47/100, 3.3/5 from 3 traveler reviews, 3h from $13, free cancellation.

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   5. Nantucket Self Guided Walking and Biking Tour Combo

   Outty Ranking44

   Experience the best of Nantucket with this 2-in-1 bundle — two complete self-guided tours available together at a discounted price. Begin your adventure with a walking tour through the heart of downtown Nantucket, learni. Worth a Look at 44/100, 4h from $16, free cancellation.

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   6. Nutty Nantucket Scavenger Hunt

   Outty Ranking42

   Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Aust. Worth a Look at 42/100, 3.0/5 from 5 traveler reviews, 2h from $29, free cancellation.

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   7. Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Nantucket

   Outty Ranking31

   ⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing travellers around the world, our small t. Worth a Look at 31/100, 1h from $319, free cancellation.

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