Edgartown Martha’s Vineyard Self-Guided (GPS) Audio Walking Tour

4.3 (15 reviews) Martha's Vineyard, USA
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Duration1h - 1h 15m
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Go at your own pace, anytime! It's your tour. On our historic walking tour of the Edgartown, you will see the iconic sights and secret gems including the whaling church, the oldest buildings, underground railroad locations, the Carnegie library, filming sights of Jaws, the lighthouse and much more.

And I’ll tell you this town’s stories of the settlers, natives, whaling, ghosts, myths and legends, the Kennedy’s, it’s history and much more.

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What's included

  • Tour on our walking tour app in Edgartown Martha's Vineyard
  • The tour never expires take it anytime
  • No Food, Drink or admission tickets, this is all outside and navigated by your phone (app)

What to expect

  1. Dr. Daniel Fisher House
    Pass by
    The tour starts outside of the Dr. Daniel Fisher house, the historic house tells the story of Martha's Vineyard and it's whaling story. The tour will then guide you step by step through Edgartown telling you it's history.
  2. Edgartown
    45m
    We will stop by many houses as we walk through the streets of this historic town and you'll hear about their hidden stories. These include stories of Jaws, settlers, Native Americans, folklore and legends, ghosts, the underground railroad and much more.
  3. Pass by
    Historical spot in downtown that was also the site of the filming for Jaws! Learn about the part of the movie that was filmed here and the story behind why they choose Martha's Vineyard.
  4. The Federated Church of Martha's Vineyard
    5m
    The tour stops at the church and you'll learn the story of when Frederick Douglas gave a moving speech here and you'll hear about the role the Edgartown played on the underground railroad.
  5. 5m
    We wills top at the Giant Pagoda Tree and you'll hear how the ship captain brought it here 150 years ago, how it became part of the town and the rich people that tried to cut it down.
  6. Pass by
    You will walk the dock and hear about the fishing derby the made the island famous, the prizes and the sharks caught.
  7. 5m
    The Carnegie library in Edgartown? Learn how it was built here and the story of Patron Saint of Libraries.
  8. Edgartown Lighthouse
    Pass by
    The tour ends at the lighthouse where you'll hear about the lighthouse, how the island and town got their name and the native american people that that lived here and their legends.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts outside of 99 Main St, Edgartown, MA 02539, on the sidewalk outside the house, you’ll see the White House and gazebo on the left.. The historic house tells the story of Martha's Vineyard and its whaling story. The tour guides you step by step through Edgartown telling you the history

End point

The tour ends at the old lighthouse where you'll hear the story of the lighthouse and the area around it. It's a great view, one of the best in the area.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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