Island Tour of Martha's Vineyard

Name: Island Tour of Martha's Vineyard
Brand: HomeGrown Tours
SKU: 6f936852-8d27-4196-ab61-f20988f04a4b

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Summary

Meet a local guide at the Vineyard Haven ferry terminal, often called the Steamship Authority, the terminus for the Wood’s Hole to Vineyard Haven ferry. Two tour options are available: On the Aquinnah tour, leave Vineyard Haven for the town of Aquinnah, once called Gay Head, where a brick red lighthouse looks out towards colorful clay cliffs and the Elizabeth Islands. Aquinnah is an important place for local Wampanoag Indians, and you’ll have time to browse small shops with handicrafts and souvenirs, or read about Wampanoag history. Opt for the Down Island tour, and you’ll head straight for the picturesque town of Oak Bluffs, one of the first vacation communities on Martha’s Vineyard. See the Wesleyan Grove Methodist ‘campground,’ where bright gingerbread cottages surround an open-air tabernacle, exploring the historic neighborhood on foot. Throughout each tour, the guide will share stories and insights about Martha’s Vineyard today and historically, offering a glimpse of the island’s distinctive culture. This tour, which is wheelchair accessible, concludes with drop-off at the Vineyard Haven ferry terminal.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Explore charming Martha's Vineyard with this tour led by a local islander! Learn about the island's past and connect to its present as you explore all that scenic Martha's Vineyard has to offer. Enjoy both the cliffs and shops of Aquinnah and the gingerbread cottages of Oak Bluffs, our tours have something for everyone and is a guaranteed highlight of your time on the island!

What’s included?

Bottled water
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Face masks required for travelers in public areas

Masks must be worn for duration of tour.... Keeping windows open help air out the bus ....

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

HomeGrown Tours

About operator:

HomeGrown Tours is the most unique tour company on Martha's Vineyard. Your tour is not only narrated by a 3rd generation Islander but it is also a hands on learning experience. I pass around items that relate to the Vineyard to get a feel of how we live here, I have a screen that shows what certain sites looked like in the 1800s, I offer cold bottled water and lite snacks and rain ponchos for those wet days. Our bus tours are fun, safe and full of history! Book privately and we go where other tours buses dont go. I treasure Martha's Vineyard and the history and beauty. Book a tour with us and make it the highlight of your vacation. Thank you for letting me show you where I live, you wont be disappointed.