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

4.3 (15 reviews) one hour – 1 h 15 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Edgartown Martha’s Vineyard Self-Guided (GPS) Audio Walking Tour

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration
one hour – 1 h 15 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

Ages: Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Tour on our walking tour app in Edgartown Martha's Vineyard
  • Included: The tour never expires take it anytime

Not included

  • Not included: No Food, Drink or admission tickets, this is all outside and navigated by your phone (app)

Itinerary

  1. Dr. Daniel Fisher House

    Passing 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

    45 min

    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. Stop 3

    Passing 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

    5 min

    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. Stop 5

    5 min

    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. Stop 6

    Passing by

    You will walk the dock and hear about the fishing derby the made the island famous, the prizes and the sharks caught.

  7. Stop 7

    5 min

    The Carnegie library in Edgartown? Learn how it was built here and the story of Patron Saint of Libraries.

  8. Edgartown Lighthouse

    Passing 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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking the Historic Martha's Vineyard Walking Tour on the WalknTours app!

This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. Your ticket is below.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code 'whale1010' to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code 'whale1010'.

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code 'whale1010'

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select Martha's Vineyard as your city

Select the Historic Martha's Vineyard walking tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code 'whale1010'

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go to 99 Main Street, Edgartown, MA and press play.

Have questions? Email us [email protected] or text 617-991-3269.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.3 out of 5 · 15 reviews
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