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Best tour of Nantucket!

Nov 2023 • Family

We just had the most special tour with Sanchez! He is a true aficionado and enthusiast of all things Nantucket. He not only has a grip of the history but also a deep appreciation of the beauty. Seeing the island through his “lens” is an extraordinary experience. He also took the most heartfelt photos of my family and incredibly striking photos of the scenery.

I will recommend a tour with Sanchez to everyone I know who is visiting Nantucket! -Lisa G

Best tour on Nantucket!

Aug 2023

One of the best guided tours ever! Sanchez was incredible. His passion for the island and for photography was amazing. The van that Sanchez secured for my 10 family members was awesome. Clean and easy to get in and out of…along with a great driver, Vincent. We all felt like we were on a photo shoot with Sanchez organizing the photo shots and educating us on many aspects of getting the best photo including people and scenery. He recommended places and restaurants to visit and they were all excellent. We took the 2 hour tour (10am-12) and for us it was perfect ending just in time for lunch.

Real Experiences. Real Memories.

August, 2020

“I can’t say enough wonderful things about this tour. Our host was so knowledgeable about the island as well as photography. The tour is enjoyable for anyone who loves to take pictures or just like to explore!”

-Bonnie Donovan

August, 2020

“This was a great tour. We went to some of the most scenic sights on the island. Our host was very accommodating. I loved the concept of this tour. I would highly recommend it!”

- Leslie K.

June, 2019

“We loved our photo tour with Eleanor. Not only was she delightful company, she showed us beautiful spots on the island that we would never have found otherwise. We learned a lot of interesting history and gained insight into the local culture. She was also so patient teaching four 70 year olds how to use our phone cameras; we’re quite proud of our new skills!”

- Randy M.

July, 2019

“Eleanor was our tour guide, and we thoroughly enjoyed touring the island with her. Eleanor picked us up at the ferry terminal and took us to spots that we would have never found on our own. We loved having a private tour with Capture Nantucket rather than having to deal with other tourists on a big tour bus. Eleanor tailored the tour to fit our interests and needs. My husband has difficulty walking and she was very accommodating in getting us close to the various attractions to minimize the walking for him. She was knowledgeable about the history of the island and shared interesting facts about it. We are so glad that we chose Capture Nantucket to take us around the island and feel the 2 hour tour gave us a wonderful feel for what it is like to live there. Taking our car on the ferry would have been too expensive so we were very happy to find this company. We were able to take many beautiful photographs on the tour. Great memories and an awesome tour! Don’t hesitate on booking this tour because it will be totally worth it!!”

- SarasotaTravelGirl

May, 2019

“Look no further!!! My friends and I were on Nantucket for a girls’ weekend. We booked the tour on a whim and just had our IPhones with us so Eleanor focused the tour on the history of the island – but still guided us to plenty of amazing photo opportunities. She is friendly and knowledgeable and her theme snacks are so fun and help keep your energy levels up.”

- AmlCbus

July, 2018

“Eleanor was a great tour guide. She met us at the port when we arrived on the ferry and took us to many interesting and beautiful places on the island, giving us background stories and recommending places to shop and eat. Eleanor was very friendly and informative about her work and what she was showing us. She is also an excellent photographer. Our time with her was a definite high point of our vacation.”

- Paul F.

May 12th, 2018

“I emailed Eleanor late in the evening to see about a tour for the next day. By the next morning at 10:30, we were on our way to see Nantucket! She was able to offer us a tour that met our time constraints and still let us see some of the main highlights of Nantucket — and some of the hidden gems that we would have missed on our own. Along the way, she gave us some great tips for using our camera (and iPhone) and even loaned me her lens/filter for the rest of our tour. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience nor a more enjoyable and friendly tour guide.”

Guest Stories That Made Our Journey Special

October 15th, 2017

“What a wonderful time with Eleanor exploring a beautiful part of Nantucket. She was terrific in helping us find beautiful things to take pictures with our I phone. Then she was very helpful in showing us how to apply the program to enhance our pictures. It was a terrific time learning about a new part of the island and enjoying editing my pictures with the knowledge I learned.”

August 20th, 2017

“My friend and I went on a tour with Eleanor on a day that was grey and overcast. We were hoping for better weather but that did not matter; Eleanor took us to some fantastic sights and we got great pictures! I have an IPhone 7 and Eleanor showed me a few of the features on it to take better photos. We toured the Siasonsset cottage area and visited Sankaty Lighthouse. I would recommend this tour to anyone who loves to take photos and wants to see more of the island than just the downtown.”

August 18th, 2017

“We were first time visitors to the island and very fortunate to have found Eleanor. She was responsive, friendly and helpful every step of the way. From my first email inquiry she promptly responded (via both phone and email) and provided a lot of very useful guidance in pre trip planning before we even arrived. She picked us up promptly at the ferry, brought water and snacks for our group (2 young teens amongst us were particularly grateful for that) and proceeded to show us all the most notable island “hot spots,” photo ops, points of historic interest, etc. She is relaxed and easy to talk with and it was a fun and engaging tour. We also left with plenty of recommendations for restaurants and activities to try later in our stay.”

August 14th, 2017

“Eleanor could not have been more helpful, pleasant and yet professional. We actually went on 3 photo tours and not only did we learn how to take better pictures but we had seen parts of the island that we would have never seen on our own. She provides you with insight as to how you might want to set up your, exposure, you name it, so when you are done, you are amazed at what you, as an amateur photographer, was able to create! Great experience!”

July 20th, 2017

“My daughter and I were in Nantucket for a day trip. We booked a 2 hour photo tour with Eleanor and it was the best. She picked us up as we got off the boat.She is so nice and easy going. Gave us great tips and showed us parts of the island we would have never gotten to see. If you wanted to stop somewhere she was willing to do so. This is a must do when in Nantucket, it’s the best 2-4 hours you’ll spend and get alot of information regarding the island. I almost wished the tour hadn’t gone by so fast, Eleanor is a pure joy.”

July 18th, 2017

“Eleanor was a total rock star and both my wife and I had a GREAT time! She not only knows the history of the island, but her skill and communications abilities are superb! Eleanor was classy, knowledgeable and made for an AWESOME evening learning about photography and Nantucket! Highly recommend for everyone – families, parents, spouses … great stuff!!!!”

July 10th, 2017

“Although a cloud burst kept coming and we were soaked by the time Eleanor picked us up near downtown, her approach is positive and very flexible to our interests. Normally a custom trip like this on Martha’s Vineyard was going to be around $300. But here in Nantucket much less and more informative. The plus is the photography “bent” . Ask Eleanor to show you some of her shots , she knows what’s she’s doing. Her photographic images are excellent. For most of the world a “selfie” on a cell phone is as far as it goes when it comes to photographic skill. If you travel and want better long term memories of the events of your life….. Eleanor will make Nantucket your best experience by helping you capture better photos.”

July 7th, 2017

“Eleanor picked me up at the Stop & Shop parking lot on Salem St. as I had come into Nantucket by boat. Instantly felt at ease and conversation flowed. We headed out to various spots in Madeket and spent a couple hours shooting at various destinations. Have taken almost all my photos on auto so really enjoyed learning the ISO, shutter speed, and aperture functions over again — how many times can I ask the same question about depth of field without trying her patience………many! Would definitely recommend. Knowing I really liked birds as well as sunsets she geared the shoot to my preference. Thank you for a great time – see you on my next visit.”

June 29th, 2017

“Eleanor was the perfect tour guide for our group of teens and kids! We all loved learning photography/editing tips from her and we were able to see most of the island in a short amount of time. It is the easiest and most fun way to see Nantucket in a day. She has a passion for the island and will make any visitor fall in love with it too. It was a beautiful tour led by a fantastic person!”

June 28th, 2017

“The Capture Nantucket photo excursion is a must if you love taking photos and also want a terrific tour of the island. Eleanor will tailor your experience to just what you want to see and capture. A fantastic experience and learned so much about taking photos with our iPhones as well as editing. Can’t say enough great things about this experience!!! We already plan to book a longer excursion the next time we visit Nantucket.”

June 14th, 2017

“Eleanor was a delight and so easy to work with. We were a group of 6 women wanting to see the beauty of Sconset and learn to take some awesome photos with Snapseed editing. Everyone was quite happy at the end of our morning tour. I would highly recommend doing this.”

June 13th, 2017

“Eleanor made this the highlight of my son’s trip to Nantucket! She was extremely accommodating and he learned so much from her. Door to door service and awesome muffins and coffee didn’t hurt either. I highly recommend any excursion with Eleanor!!”

June 11th, 2017

“The name says it all. What a beautiful tour! Eleanor made our stay in Nantucket most memorable. The pictures are amazing and would highly recommend this to anyone who loves nature, architecture or just a love of photography. We will definitely go back to Nantucket and take one of her other tours.”

June 10th, 2017

“Eleanor is easily one of the nicest people that I’ve ever met. She picked me up at my door with coffee and donuts from a local shop to get our morning going and immediately showed that she loved Nantucket and knew a lot about it. We went on the Miacomet Nature Walk and she clearly knew her way around the beautiful location very well. Throughout the two hours we spent together, she taught me tips on using my own camera, how to capture and look at scenes in a new way, and how to enhance my photos using the snap seed app on my phone. She was also able to recommend a very good editing software for my computer. We had a lot of fun and it was very easy to talk to her about both photography and other things such as travel and books. 10/10 would recommend to anyone interested in seeing the island from a great person’s point of view. Thanks Eleanor!”

Real Feedback From Real Explorers

October 14th, 2016

“Eleanor was so great and accommodating. She picked me up from the first ferry onto the island and we headed out to take pictures of the island with some magical light. Taking the time to get out of the car and walk around to take pictures gave me an appreciation for the island that I wouldn’t have gotten with any other tour. I took one of the other tours as well and you don’t get much opportunity to get out of the vehicle for photos. Highly recommend this experience for anyone visiting the island whether you’re a photographer (any level) or someone that just wants to get a great perspective of this incredible place.”

September 1st, 2016

“Our morning photography tour with Eleanor was excellent! She was waiting for us at the dock when our ferry arrived with coffee and a smiling face.She is very knowledgeable about the island and also about getting the best results with my photography. We visited a couple of lighthouses, the oldest house on the island, a windmill and some village areas that had wonderful gardens. All stunning locations, especially the walk along the cliffs. Eleanor provided the perfect balance between suggesting ways to get the best shots while still leaving heaps of room for my own creativity. She even got her camera out and shot with me, with made it even more fun to see things through her eyes. This was an excellent enjoyable experience and also great value and I’d definitely recommend it. Thanks Eleanor!”