Private, Guided Sightseeing Tour of Marthas Vineyard Island(3hrs)
Private, Guided Sightseeing Tour of Marthas Vineyard Island(3hrs)
-Offering private tours of beautiful Marthas' Vineyard Island specifically for small groups of people (4 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.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Vineyard Haven
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.
West Chop Lighthouse
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 minutesMenemsha
Walk around this historical harbor while enjoying a lobster roll or cup of New England clam chowder…yummy! This area is also home to many famous scenes from the original 1975 film "Jaws", a summertime Island favorite. See which ones you can remember as you take in this unique gem of a fishing village. Also a very famous sunset destination boasting the best sunsets on the Vineyard.
20 minutesAquinnah Cliffs
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 minutesEdgartown
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 minutesJoseph Sylvia State Beach
Take in views of the ocean as well as Sengekontacket Pond as we drive past Jaws Bridge.
Oak Bluffs
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 minutesIncluded
- Luxury Mini-Van (Extremely Clean).
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Small Group Tour
- Historical details/facts about the Island, past and present.
- Short stop for Lobster Rolls and Clam Chowder (Seasonally). Price not included.
- Bottled Water
Not Included
- Dogs and pets. Sorry.
- Customizations
- Gratuities (10-20% recommended)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- As previously mentioned, this is for small groups only. We will be traveling in a very clean and well kept Chrysler Town and Country Mini-Van. We clean and sanitize daily. However, please be aware this is a fairly closed space and therefore ask that you please be exceptionally courteous and kind.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.