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15 Best Things To Do in Marthas Vineyard

The tours and day trips worth booking.

The 15 top-rated things to do in Marthas Vineyard — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.

15 Best Things To Do in Marthas Vineyard

#1 Best 3hr Martha's Vineyard shared Island Tour from Oak Bluffs - A small-group van tour that stays conversational
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#1 Best 3hr Martha’s Vineyard shared Island Tour from Oak Bluffs

1.#1 Best 3hr Martha’s Vineyard shared Island Tour from Oak Bluffs

A 3-hour small-group van tour from Oak Bluffs with the carousel, whaling church, Aquinnah Cliffs, lighthouse stops, and Jaws filming views.

Most Popular 4.5

“This tour of Martha’s Vineyard was outstanding from start to finish. The guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly loved sharing the history and charm of the island. The small group size made it easy to ask questions and enjoy a more personal experience.”

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Best of Martha's Vineyard 3 hour Full-Island Tour - Jaws Stops You Can Actually See: From the Bridge to Menemsha
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Best of Martha’s Vineyard 3 hour Full-Island Tour

Down Island Tour with One Hour in Edgartown - Oak Bluffs Walking Stops: Wesleyan Grove and the Gingerbread-Cottage Scene
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Down Island Tour with One Hour in Edgartown

Martha's Vineyard Private Tours - Pickup From Where You Are (And Why That Matters)
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Martha’s Vineyard Private Tours

5.Martha’s Vineyard Private Tours

Private 3-hour tour of Martha’s Vineyard with pickup and A/C ride. See Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, Aquinnah Cliffs, and lighthouses.

5.0

“Rich M was born and raised on the island and was very knowledgeable. Tour was great! Drove all the way around the island and learned about history and famous visitors/residents.”

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Martha's Vineyard Tours Private and Fun! - Price and what you really get for $575 per group
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Martha’s Vineyard Tours Private and Fun!

6.Martha’s Vineyard Tours Private and Fun!

Private 4-hour Martha’s Vineyard tour from Oak Bluffs with gingerbread houses, Edgartown wharf, Aquinnah cliffs, and a Menemsha seafood stop.

4.5

“Great tour with lots of information. MV is much bigger than we expected so it was really nice to see most of it in the van. Guide was flexible when our ferry plans changed. Definitely recommend!”

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Private, Guided Sightseeing Tour of Marthas Vineyard Island(3hrs) - West Chop Lighthouse: quick steps, big coastal views
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Private, Guided Sightseeing Tour of Marthas Vineyard Island(3hrs)

7.Private, Guided Sightseeing Tour of Marthas Vineyard Island(3hrs)

3-hour private Martha’s Vineyard tour from Vineyard Haven. See West Chop Lighthouse, Aquinnah Cliffs, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs.

5.0

“Thank you so much Craig. I highly recommend this trip. I really appreciated the time that you have taken to research the points of interest and the individuals associated with the places. Superb.”

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All New Shared Jaws tour Budget Friendly - Key Points to Know Before You Go
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All New Shared Jaws tour Budget Friendly

8.All New Shared Jaws tour Budget Friendly

See Martha’s Vineyard movie sites from Jaws, with photo stops, island context, and a shared-budget group tour for about 4 hours.

4.5

“This tour was awesome! Phil did a lot of stops and was well versed on everything historic about MV! A lot of knowledge about JAWS as he was a young boy in the movie! I think this is a MUST tour, if you want to see the whole island!”

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Marthas Vineyard Luxury Tour (2hrs) - Stop 1: Vineyard Haven’s historic main street and outer harbor orientation
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Marthas Vineyard Luxury Tour (2hrs)

9.Marthas Vineyard Luxury Tour (2hrs)

2-hour luxury mini-van tour of Martha’s Vineyard from Vineyard Haven with lighthouse views, Jaws Bridge, Edgartown, and photo stops.

5.0

“Very personal and fully researched. Craig enjoys sharing and continuously learning himself. Unique experience. Definitely would recommend.”

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4 hours Hop-on Hop-off Jawsome Jaws Tour - Getting Around on a Hop-On Hop-Off Route (Without the Headache)
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4 hours Hop-on Hop-off Jawsome Jaws Tour

10.4 hours Hop-on Hop-off Jawsome Jaws Tour

Hop-on Jaws tour on Martha’s Vineyard with Jeff’s behind-the-scenes stories, trivia, and 8 filming stops in 4 hours.

4.5

“You’ll learn all about the filming of Jaws and be taken to all the best locations from the film, Jeff (Alex Kintner) was funny and very informative”

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Martha Vineyard Bus Tour - Menemsha: Fishing-Village Time With Room to Look Around
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Martha Vineyard Bus Tour

11.Martha Vineyard Bus Tour

A 3-hour HomeGrown Tours bus loop of Martha’s Vineyard with timed stops, on-board 1800s visuals, and easy island orientation for $60.

4.5

“Stan was OUTSTANDING. He was knowledgeable and personable. He was friendly and consistent. We were LUCKY to have him as our tour leader. The day started out frustrating. We paid for a 1pm tour and waited in the heat till 1pm. No sign of the bus. I called and I texted. I immediately got a…”

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Edgartown Martha’s Vineyard Self-Guided (GPS) Audio Walking Tour - Starting outside Dr. Daniel Fisher’s house in whaling-land
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Edgartown Martha’s Vineyard Self-Guided (GPS) Audio Walking Tour

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

A budget-friendly self-guided GPS audio walk through Edgartown, mixing Martha’s Vineyard history, Jaws filming spots, and lighthouse views.

4.5

“This leisurely paced tour is available on your phone, and is easy to manage, with ample opportunities to pause, or go back. Nice mix of old and newer history of Edgartown!”

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Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard Audio Tour - Start at Ocean Park: an easy first stop (with one messy reality)
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Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard Audio Tour

13.Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard Audio Tour

A $12.99 self-guided Oak Bluffs audio walk from Ocean Park to gingerbread cottages, carousel rides, Circuit Avenue, and the harbor.

3.0

“What can I say? The app didn't work. When I tried to launch the app, it just shows a spinner and never stopped. I stood at the starting location of the audio tour for more than 30 minutes trying to get it to launch. To the point that my wife got quite mad with me.”

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Martha’s Vineyard Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour - Price and value: Why $14.99 per group feels fair here
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Martha’s Vineyard Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour

Martha’s Vineyard Venture Scavenger Hunt - Starting at Back Door Donuts on Post Office Square
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Martha’s Vineyard Venture Scavenger Hunt

15.Martha’s Vineyard Venture Scavenger Hunt

Play a live, remote-hosted scavenger hunt in Oak Bluffs using your phone GPS and photo texting. Solve clues, score points, have fun.

3.5

“I am still waiting to hear if a refund will be issued due to having to cancel because of weather. I was told I would hear within 48 hours and it has been over a week:(.”

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