Martha's Vineyard: 6 Town Island Group Tour
ID: GYG244707-423327
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore Martha's Vineyard and learn the history of all 6 of its towns from a local guide. Breathe in the sea air and admire the serene beauty of the Massachusetts countryside.
Tour the 100 square mile island of Martha's Vineyard and hear the charming history of its 6 towns from a local guide. As you drive across the picturesque island, admire curiosities like America's oldest carousel and the cliffs of Aquinnah.
Start in Oak Bluffs, known for its distinctive Victorian architecture with 300 colorful cottages designed to look like gingerbread houses. Turn a corner and see "The Flying Horse Carousel," America’s oldest carousel, operating since 1876.
Continue to Edgartown, with its quaint harbor complete with an 80-year-old lighthouse. A former hub for the whaling industry, admire the stately Greek revival mansions built by ship captains.
Travel along the idyllic countryside and small fishing villages before stopping for some clam chowder or lobster bisque in Menemsha. Next, arrive at the technicolor cliffs of Aquinnah before swinging by the bridge made famous in the movie Jaws.
Highlights
- Marvel at the quaint cottages, lighthouses, and historical stone walls as you drive the diverse topography of the Island of Martha's Vineyard
- Experience panoramic views of the vast farms, Atlantic Ocean, and the Vineyard Sound
- Hear fascinating stories of Martha's Vineyard from your local guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children under the age of 10 are not allowed
• You must be on Martha's Vineyard prior to the tour. If you are taking the Hyline Fast Ferry from Hyannis, the Seastreak from New Bedford, or the Rhode Island Fast Ferry from Quonset Point, please book your ferry reservations first before booking this tour
• Pricing applies to all travelers
• Restrooms are available at stop
• Food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed
Please let us know what ferry you are taking to the island. This information is very important (sometimes ferries get canceled or diverted) it helps the office to run more smoothly.
Soldier Statue across from 1 Seaview Ave (Steamship Authority building) in Oak Bluffs
INCLUDED
- Complimentary map of Martha's Vineyard
NOT INCLUDED
- Pickup and drop-off
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
