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Nantucket Island Tour: Historic Sights and Landmarks
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12 Ratings
Nantucket
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:
1 day
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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 Mill is considered the oldest functioning windmill in the United States and is the last of five mills that once overlooked Nantucket Town.
- Siasconset - Visit the eastern end of the island to admire the rose-covered cottages and historic community.
- Sankaty Head Lighthouse - Located at the easternmost point of Nantucket Island in Siasconset, this lighthouse was built in 1850, automated in 1965, and remains operational. It was among the first in the U.S. to be equipped with a Fresnel lens.
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, MA
You will see a narrated tour where we show you old lighthouses, the village of Siasconset on the East end of the island, rose cover cottages, as well as the old railroad and either the oldest or 2nd oldest house on island. You will really enjoy seeing the island from this perspective. The 1.5 hour time is just enough time to see the sights and plan where to spend the rest of your visit on island.
We can also do private and large group tours, inquire by calling.
- We can accommodate wheel chair if foldable.
- No restrictions, recommended for all travelers.
Location
Easy Street & Main Street
Look for the Barrett's Tours Bus parked at the corner of Easy St & Main St
For larger groups or private tours, we can set up another meeting spot. Please call to inquire about special requests or special accommodations.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Carla_i
Sep 18, 2024
Ronald's Tour is Fantastic - Our driver, Ronald, was terrific!! He lifted our handicapped friend on and off the bus so she could join us. He was a wealth of local knowledge! I learned so much about the island and it's history. He was so funny and entertaining I could have ridden around with him all day.
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Mark_n
Sep 2, 2024
Delightful day in Nantucket - Ronald gave a great tour of Nantucket and its history. He was extremely courteous and polite with a delightful sense of humor. He knew about historical connections with the island. He gave us a great recommendation for a restaurant for lunch.
He was gracious enough to drive back to the starting point after the tour to return a pair of glasses that we inadvertently left on the bus.
I would recommend taking a tour with Ronald.
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Eugene_g
Aug 31, 2024
ALL GOOD - Guide Ronald was entertaining and knowledgeable of the Nantucket history ! Excellent guided tour Thanks Gene
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Sheryl_r
Aug 19, 2024
Recommend Nantucket tour - We thoroughly enjoyed our historical tour of Nantucket. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, we enjoyed all of the details, and he had a sense of humor to boot. I would recommend this tour to anyone who would like to see Nantucket.
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James_r
Sep 11, 2024
Good Overview of Nantucket Island - Ron met us in "downtown" Nantucket and provided a narrative of what we can expect on the tour and the history of Nantucket. On the tour itself, he provided a running narrative with the background of many of the sites we were seeing.
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Robin_m
Sep 5, 2024
An Afternoon in Nantucket - The scenery, seeing the homes of the rich & famous and the stories about them. The photo stops were welcomed. Driver assistance on and off the bus was appreciated.
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Bruce_w
Sep 13, 2024
Average - Of all the Viator tours, this one disappointed us. Not enough content and Mr Roger’s miss information
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Pendergastterri
Sep 7, 2024
Just ok - Not really very informative! Told possibly few facts! Almost could’ve driven island to see anything we saw!
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Mike_y
Aug 28, 2024
Unfortunately not a fan of the huge bus. If the your would have been on a smaller vehicle we would have been able to see - The history of Nantucket was super interesting. Our guide did a good job of telling us what, how and when as well as pointing out historical sites
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Wanda_h
Aug 8, 2024
Relax, laugh, and learn! - Great way to see an island where traffic is impossible and parking non-existent! Sit back and relax! The guide Ron is quite entertaining!
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