ISLAND GUIDE
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.
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“This tour was lovely! Got to see the island, learn the history, and hear stories from a local. Would definitely recommend!”
A small-group 3-hour full-island loop on Martha’s Vineyard with Jaws filming sights, Aquinnah cliffs, Menemsha sunsets, and lighthouse views.
“Mark our tour driver was very friendly and knowledgeable about the island, assisted us at each stop and was an excellent and safe driver”
3-hour guided bus tour of Martha’s Vineyard from Oak Bluffs, with Aquinnah Cliffs and MVCMA cottages, snacks, ponchos, and local stories.
“Absolutely perfect tour. We traveled to the meeting point for this cruise by the Tender boat for our cruise. Dee Dee, the tour operator greeted us and we were immediately seated on the mini bus . Stan . the driver and leader for our small grouRead more”
Down Island tour from Vineyard Haven: local guide, Oak Bluffs and Edgartown sights, JAWS film-site stops, and wheelchair access for $65.
“Our tour was cancelled by tour ccompany without notice. Waited at stop for over an hour. Contacted Dee at HomeGrown tours she offered another time. We were only on Island one full day . Had to find another tour ourselves at the last minute. Read more”
Private 3-hour tour of Martha’s Vineyard with pickup and A/C ride. See Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, Aquinnah Cliffs, and lighthouses.
“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.”
Private 4-hour Martha’s Vineyard tour from Oak Bluffs with gingerbread houses, Edgartown wharf, Aquinnah cliffs, and a Menemsha seafood stop.
“The host was friendly and knowledgeable and made for an enjoyable tour. The vehicle was clean and adequate for an afternoon on the island.”
3-hour private Martha’s Vineyard tour from Vineyard Haven. See West Chop Lighthouse, Aquinnah Cliffs, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs.
“Craig was professional and shared history as well as many facts about the Vineyard. His recommendations for activities were greatl! Were able to see much of the island in three hours and not rushed. Early September was a good time to avoid the crowds and only a few places had closed for the season.”
See Martha’s Vineyard movie sites from Jaws, with photo stops, island context, and a shared-budget group tour for about 4 hours.
“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!”
2-hour luxury mini-van tour of Martha’s Vineyard from Vineyard Haven with lighthouse views, Jaws Bridge, Edgartown, and photo stops.
“Craig did an excellent job balancing our interests and exposing us to new facts and places around the island. The 3 hour tour is the best option. It gives you time to visit nearly the entire island and stop for a fresh lobster roll along the way!”
Hop-on Jaws tour on Martha’s Vineyard with Jeff’s behind-the-scenes stories, trivia, and 8 filming stops in 4 hours.
“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”
A 3-hour HomeGrown Tours bus loop of Martha’s Vineyard with timed stops, on-board 1800s visuals, and easy island orientation for $60.
“The tour was a very good way to see the Island. The guide was informative and a very good at communicating facts which would grab your attention. Martha’s Vineyard is a beautiful place well worth the visit a place we will hopefully return too. The guide was very good. The only downside was the inability…”
A budget-friendly self-guided GPS audio walk through Edgartown, mixing Martha’s Vineyard history, Jaws filming spots, and lighthouse views.
“Easy to follow and informative”
A $12.99 self-guided Oak Bluffs audio walk from Ocean Park to gingerbread cottages, carousel rides, Circuit Avenue, and the harbor.
“The tour would not load!!!¡!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!! I i thought we had it ready to go got the starting spot nothing 😕”
Play a live, remote-hosted scavenger hunt in Oak Bluffs using your phone GPS and photo texting. Solve clues, score points, have fun.
“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:(.”
Self-guided Martha’s Vineyard driving and walking audio tour with offline maps and 38+ stories from Oak Bluffs to Edgartown.
“Was great to try out. Had a couple of dead spots where audio cut out. We will definitely try it again.”
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