Martha's Vineyard: All Island Tour
ID: GYG231882-399847
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 03:00 hours
Description
Experience the beautiful views and unique character of Martha's Vineyard with local 3rd generation island guides. Take a bus tour and see sights, including Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven.
Our tours are expensive because we are the only company that offer 4 step off stops to get off the bus and explore.... We have a lot of amenities that others don't have and we have THE BEST guides ever!!!
Sit right back and enjoy the most unique tour on Martha's Vineyard. Hop on an exciting fun-filled bus and hear about the fascinating history of the area narrated by 4th and 5th-generation islanders.
Start at the amazing town of Oak Bluffs (once known as Cottage City) where you will learn about the Methodist Campgrounds and their history of bringing tourism to MV.
Next, travel through Vineyard Haven (also known as Tisbury), the oldest port of 200 years, and hear about the hardships of living on an island devastated by fire in 1888 and ransacked by General Grey in 1778.
See the beautiful vistas of rolling hills and ancient stone walls as you make your way to the western side. Learn about the Af/Am Heritage and how the island became a stop on the underground railroad.
Hear about the indigenous peoples of Martha's Vineyard and how Thomas Mayhew converted the Native Americans to Christianity.
After this, the south shore and two sounds blanket the island and have a gorgeous chain of islands called the Elizabeth Islands that have an amazing history of their own. Watch a screen at the front of the bus that shows what certain sites looked like in the 1800s to get a better view of how the area has evolved.
See many sights where JAWS was filmed. Jaws is a bit more highlighted this year as we approach the 50th celebration of the making of this incredible movie!! Enjoy the use of a new sound system and clips from the movie to really enhance the experience.
You will also visit the whaling village of Edgartown and see the exquisite mansions of past whaling captains!
The most important part of this tour is you having a good time.... So sit back and relax and enjoy....
Our tours are expensive because we are the only company that offer 4 step off stops to get off the bus and explore.... We have a lot of amenities that others don't have and we have THE BEST guides ever!!!
Sit right back and enjoy the most unique tour on Martha's Vineyard. Hop on an exciting fun-filled bus and hear about the fascinating history of the area narrated by 4th and 5th-generation islanders.
Start at the amazing town of Oak Bluffs (once known as Cottage City) where you will learn about the Methodist Campgrounds and their history of bringing tourism to MV.
Next, travel through Vineyard Haven (also known as Tisbury), the oldest port of 200 years, and hear about the hardships of living on an island devastated by fire in 1888 and ransacked by General Grey in 1778.
See the beautiful vistas of rolling hills and ancient stone walls as you make your way to the western side. Learn about the Af/Am Heritage and how the island became a stop on the underground railroad.
Hear about the indigenous peoples of Martha's Vineyard and how Thomas Mayhew converted the Native Americans to Christianity.
After this, the south shore and two sounds blanket the island and have a gorgeous chain of islands called the Elizabeth Islands that have an amazing history of their own. Watch a screen at the front of the bus that shows what certain sites looked like in the 1800s to get a better view of how the area has evolved.
See many sights where JAWS was filmed. Jaws is a bit more highlighted this year as we approach the 50th celebration of the making of this incredible movie!! Enjoy the use of a new sound system and clips from the movie to really enhance the experience.
You will also visit the whaling village of Edgartown and see the exquisite mansions of past whaling captains!
The most important part of this tour is you having a good time.... So sit back and relax and enjoy....
Highlights
- Learn how American Sign Language came to be used
- See the amazing clay cliffs that hold treasures from long ago
- Enjoy the beauty of rolling hills, ancient stone walls, and gorgeous vistas
- Venture through the Gingerbread Cottages in the Weslyan Grove Campgrounds that started in 1835
- Learn about the African American Heritage that was brought to the Vineyard by escaped slaves
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We offer the most amenities and have the most stops than any other company on the island...
Our guides are 5 star rated narrators and accommodate your every need...
* We are also the ONLY wheelchair accessible tour company on the Vineyard...
• Cancellations made 24 hours in advance will receive full refund ....
• You cannot park in Woodshole Parking Lot for the steamship authority; you must park in Falmouth at the Palmer Ave Parking Lot - a shuttle will bring you to/from the ferry or you will miss the boat and tour
1 Seaview Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557, USA. We will be waiting for you across from the Oak Bluffs Steamship Authority ticket office, parked alongside the police station, right under the big American Flag.... We will be in a small shuttle with HomeGrown Tours on the side of bus.... Please have a ticket ready to be scanned - NOTE: if you cannot print out a ticket or have problems with your phone, we can help you .... just call us ... YOU WILL NEED A TICKET TO BOARD THE BUS... thank you for your attention to this detail... If the ferry is diverted to Vineyard Haven, we will know ahead of time and will delay the tour until 11am... we will not be picking passengers up in Vineyard Haven... You can catch a city bus https://www.vineyardtransit.com/ or taxi that will be outside of the ticket office. Uber and Lift are available. The time it takes to get to Oak Bluffs from Vineyard Haven is approx. 12 minutes - 15 with traffic... Looking forward to touring with you!! SMILE!
Our guides are 5 star rated narrators and accommodate your every need...
* We are also the ONLY wheelchair accessible tour company on the Vineyard...
• Cancellations made 24 hours in advance will receive full refund ....
• You cannot park in Woodshole Parking Lot for the steamship authority; you must park in Falmouth at the Palmer Ave Parking Lot - a shuttle will bring you to/from the ferry or you will miss the boat and tour
1 Seaview Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557, USA. We will be waiting for you across from the Oak Bluffs Steamship Authority ticket office, parked alongside the police station, right under the big American Flag.... We will be in a small shuttle with HomeGrown Tours on the side of bus.... Please have a ticket ready to be scanned - NOTE: if you cannot print out a ticket or have problems with your phone, we can help you .... just call us ... YOU WILL NEED A TICKET TO BOARD THE BUS... thank you for your attention to this detail... If the ferry is diverted to Vineyard Haven, we will know ahead of time and will delay the tour until 11am... we will not be picking passengers up in Vineyard Haven... You can catch a city bus https://www.vineyardtransit.com/ or taxi that will be outside of the ticket office. Uber and Lift are available. The time it takes to get to Oak Bluffs from Vineyard Haven is approx. 12 minutes - 15 with traffic... Looking forward to touring with you!! SMILE!
INCLUDED
- Ferry pickup and drop-off
- Air conditioned vehicles
- A screen to show what certain sites looked like in the 1800s
- Photo opportunities and great fun
- Narration by 3rd and 4th generation islanders
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities (recommended)
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.