Private, Guided Sightseeing Tour of Marthas Vineyard Island(3hrs)

4.9
(82 reviews)

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

-Offering private tours of beautiful Marthas' Vineyard Island specifically for small groups of people (5 max) looking for a truly unique experience.

-Relax and enjoy this narrated tour as we drive along the scenic coast, stop for photos, talk about famous people, learn about local history, all while passing through the 6 island towns.

-For those travelers coming over for the day with limited time, who would like to see the whole island, this is the perfect tour.

What's Included

Bottled Water
Luxury Mini-Van (Extremely Clean).
Small Group Tour
Historical details/facts about the Island, past and present.
Professional Driver/Guide
Customizations

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point

Please proceed to the front of the ticket office building, facing the main road, I will be parked in the "Pick-up/Drop-off" area.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    We drive past the Steamship Authority Wharf and then along Vineyard Havens' Historic Main Street which winds down towards West Chop and the outer Harbor.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Enjoy the charming architecture of this historical lighthouse as well as the beautiful bluff of West Chop. We pause here briefly to learn about lighthouses and then continue our drive along this picturesque coastal area passing by the West Chop Club and scenic overlook of the Elizabeth Islands. We stop at this overlook for photos!

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Walk around the picturesque cliffs that overlook Nomans' and the Elizabeth Islands. Takes pictures of the sound as well as the painted clay cliffs that make this area such a sought after destination. Enjoy some local seafood or burgers while supporting the local Wampanoag population. Ice cream is also available seasonally. Take pictures of the Aquinnah Lighthouse and learn how it was moved, to preserve it from erosion.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We drive along the timeless Main Street area where the Old Whaling Church can be seen as well as the harbor and many of the charming shops and cottages that are so unique to the Edgartown look. We drive to the Edgartown light house and stop in front of the Harbor View Hotel where we will find sweeping views of the outer harbor and discuss the history of the lighthouse.

    2 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Take in views of the ocean as well as Sengekontacket Pond as we drive past Jaws Bridge.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Here we will focus on the Gingerbread Cottages of the Old Methodist Campground. We stop for pictures as we drive through this uniquely, well preserved area. From here we drive along Oak Bluffs harbor and then East Chop bluff which eventually leads back to Vineyard Haven as we drop off at the Steamship Authority Terminal for the conclusion of our tour.

    2 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Laid Back Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
DSA non-compliant
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

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

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4.9 Based on 82 82 reviews
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