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

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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. Pro narration and production! Best deal in town :)

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

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.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Dr. Daniel Fisher House
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
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.
Duration: 45 mins
3. Edgartown Town Hall
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
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.
Duration: 5 mins
5. Giant Pagoda Tree
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.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby, Inc.
You will walk the dock and hear about the fishing derby the made the island famous, the prizes and the sharks caught.
7. The Carnegie Heritage Center | Vineyard Preservation Trust
The Carnegie library in Edgartown? Learn how it was built here and the story of Patron Saint of Libraries.
Duration: 5 mins
8. Edgartown Lighthouse
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.

Inclusion

Tour on our walking tour app in Edgartown Martha's Vineyard

The tour never expires take it anytime

Exclusion

No Food, Drink or admission tickets, this is all outside and navigated by your phone (app)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by WalknTours

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Based on 13 reviews

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