Nantucket Island Tour: Historic Sights and Landmarks

Discover Nantucket’s rich history with our expert-guided tours. Explore lighthouses, historic homes, and charming villages. Perfect for groups and private tours.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nantucket - Established in 1881, this line ceased operations in 1917. It transported visitors to Surfside and Siasconset.
  • Nantucket Founders Burial Ground - Founded by Quakers, Nantucket features a Quaker burial ground with mostly unmarked graves, reflecting the island’s Quaker heritage.
  • Old Mill - Allegedly constructed in 1746, the Old…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
Additional Information

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 truthful and historical view of Nantucket. We are you premier choice for bus tours, van tours, and wedding transportation in Nantucket,…

Location
Easy Street & Main Street
Look for Barrett's Tours at the corner of Easy St & Main St. The tour may be done in a van or a bus depending on availability. Van & Bus Tours will meet at the corner of Easy St & Main St. You may be notified of change the day of the tour prior to tour based on Nantucket parking availability.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rosemary_g
Oct 19, 2025
Wilber the Great was very... - Wilber the Great was very informative. We learned new things about the island and history. We visited 1 lighthouse
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Barbara_t
Oct 18, 2025
It was a nice little... - It was a nice little tour. Patricia was very knowledgeable & entertaining. The van had tinted windows which made it hard to see out
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Glenn_c
Oct 14, 2025
Great Nantucket historical Tour - Ronald (aka. Mr. Pumpernickel) WAS THE TOUR. He was funny and full of history and information. This the kind of person your want to be around
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Hangtenmike
Oct 11, 2025
Absolutely Fantastic - Fabulous tour. Dr. Wilbur T. Pumpernickel generously shared both his first hand knowledge of regional history and current events with many compelling stories. Dr. Pumpernickel is relatable, likable, knowledgeable, articulate, and fun. We highly recommend this tour and Dr. Pumpernickel!
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Lovesporsches
Oct 10, 2025
A must do! - Our guide, aka mr T, was a great guide. He helped us into and off of the bus. Was very impressed by this. He is extremely well versed on the facts and history of nantucket. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We learned so much. Great guy!!!’
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Krista_u
Oct 10, 2025
Worth it! - Informative and entertaining. The guide was very friendly and funny. He maintained our attention by asking questions about info he just shared. I was surprised at how much I learned.
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Explorer62481780517
Oct 10, 2025
Informative - We had a great tour guy. Ronald. He livened up the group to keep things friendly and pleasant. He did not rush his points of interest and repeated specific facts for emphasis. Above all, He was very open to questions and allowed plenty of notice for focusing the group on what was coming up on the drive to be focused and allow the group to know what they were specifically looking for. Well done
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Gina
Oct 9, 2025
Great way to see the island - Wilbur was our guide. He was wonderful and had a great sense of humor. It was a rainy day but he made the most of it and we had a good time. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the island. I would recommend this tour for sure!
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Joanna_p
Oct 9, 2025
Enjoyable and fun. Worth... - Enjoyable and fun. Worth the money. We learned a lot. Entertaining. The guide was knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
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F7559deterryb
Oct 11, 2025
Just came to have a look. - Very good tour. The driver/guide was excellent... I would rate him 12 out of 10. Has been doing this for years and just knows everything. Never boring and a most enjoyable experience. I rate Nantucket as much better than Marthas Vineyard. Had a great lunch after at Brotherhood of Thieves on Nantucket.
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From $54
up to 3 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).