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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

“Such an amazing experience...so much history from a "local"! We REALLY enjoyed getting to know the amazingness of Martha's Vineyard...not just what the tourists know about the island.”

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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

“Our host was very knowledgeable and shared a great deal about the history of the island and its many inhabitants. However, we did not get a picnic lunch. We did go to Stan's, where the picture was taken with the advertisement. No picnic lunch or wine was provided. We diRead more”

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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

“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.”

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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

“Matt is a very knowledgeable tour guide about Jaws and grew up on the island . Knows the island very well & pointed out alot”

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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

“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!”

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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

“Great insights on the making of the movie. Took us to key shooting sites, explaining how they were used. It was raining but that didn't spoil anything. I have watched the movie again and it has a new side to it now I know how it was done. Recommended.”

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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

“The tour was very informative (I enjoyed the narrator's voice). Directions were very clear and easy to navigate the streets. We went in October and it wasn't very crowded, but I can see how it might be more difficult to get around in the summer months. Highly recommend taking this easy and not too long…”

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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

“DO NOT do this tour! Bought it for my husband & myself. Neither one of our tours worked on our phones. It had no clue of where you were & did not instruct you on where to go. We did get it to work for maybe 3 minutes on my phone only but from that…”

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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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