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

Go at your own pace, anytime! It's your tour. On our historic walking tour of the Edgartown, you will see the iconic sights and secret gems including the whaling church, the oldest buildings, underground railroad locations, the Carnegie library, filming sights of Jaws, the lighthouse and much more. And I’ll tell you this town’s stories of the settlers, natives, whaling, ghosts, myths and legends, the Kennedy’s, it’s history and much more. Pro narration and production! Best deal in town :)

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   Dr. Daniel Fisher House

   Pass by

   The tour starts outside of the Dr. Daniel Fisher house, the historic house tells the story of Martha's Vineyard and it's whaling story. The tour will then guide you step by step through Edgartown telling you it's history.

2. 2

   Edgartown

   45 min

   We will stop by many houses as we walk through the streets of this historic town and you'll hear about their hidden stories. These include stories of Jaws, settlers, Native Americans, folklore and legends, ghosts, the underground railroad and much more.

3. 3

   Stop 3

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   Historical spot in downtown that was also the site of the filming for Jaws! Learn about the part of the movie that was filmed here and the story behind why they choose Martha's Vineyard.

4. 4

   The Federated Church of Martha's Vineyard

   5 min

   The tour stops at the church and you'll learn the story of when Frederick Douglas gave a moving speech here and you'll hear about the role the Edgartown played on the underground railroad.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   5 min

   We wills top at the Giant Pagoda Tree and you'll hear how the ship captain brought it here 150 years ago, how it became part of the town and the rich people that tried to cut it down.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   Pass by

   You will walk the dock and hear about the fishing derby the made the island famous, the prizes and the sharks caught.

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   Stop 7

   5 min

   The Carnegie library in Edgartown? Learn how it was built here and the story of Patron Saint of Libraries.

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   Edgartown Lighthouse

   Pass by

   The tour ends at the lighthouse where you'll hear about the lighthouse, how the island and town got their name and the native american people that that lived here and their legends.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.