The 6 Best Tours in Edgartown, Massachusetts (MA)

The af/am history tour is one of the most treasured tours here. We will visit most or all of the sites that have to do with af/am history and heritage. There are 27 sites to visit. We will see the Rebecca Amos farm, The Shearer Cottage, the Denniston House of worship, The Highlands, and many many others. We will also visit places that are not listed on the trail.... This tour can take 2 hours or up to 5 hours depending on what you would like to see...

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Screen to see what certain sites looked like in the 1800s

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Island Time Charters offers Martha's Vineyard sunset/cocktail cruises which are ideal for those who want to celebrate a special occasion such as bachelorette parties, proposals, first time island visitors or just want to celebrate life. We will pick you up by boat and take you on a private sightseeing harbor cruise while you comfortably enjoy the sunset sipping on your favorite cocktail. There are 3 different routes to choose from giving our guest the opportunity to experience different areas of Martha's Vineyard.

Inclusions: A fully fueled 26' Bennington Pontoon Boat, Soft drinks, towels, blankets ​

Exclusions: Can be arranged for an additional charge., Guest are encourage to their own snacks and BYO, Gratuities

Island Time Charters offers Martha's Vineyard Sightseeing cruises which are ideal for those who want to celebrate a special occasion such as bachelorette parties, proposals, first time island visitors or just want to celebrate life. We will pick you up by boat and take you on a sightseeing cruise while you comfortably enjoy breathtaking views sipping on your favorite beverage. There are 3 different routes to choose from giving our guest the opportunity to experience different areas of Martha's Vineyard.

Inclusions: A fully fueled 26' Bennington Pontoon Boat, towels, blankets ​

Exclusions: Guest are encourage to their own snacks and BYO, Can be arranged for an additional charge., Gratuities

Experience our famous 3-hour full Island tour for a budget friendly rate! This 3-hour tour will introduce you to our 100 square mile island by giving you the history, both past and present, of our 6 unique towns. In all, 2 ½ hours of the tour is narrated, and you'll have two 15-minute stops in Menemsha & Cliffs of Aquinnah. Top highlights on this tour include Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, Vineyard Haven, Aquinnah, West Tisbury, Chilmark, and Menemsha.

Inclusions: 3-Hour Island Tour of Martha's Vineyard from Oak Bluffs, Small-group tour for a more personalized experience, Professional Driver/Guide, Live commentary on board, Transportation via air-conditioned vehicle, Experience top Martha's Vineyard areas including Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, and Aquinnah, 15-minute photo stop at Aquinnah (Gay Head Cliffs), 15-minute stop in Menemsha, an Idyllic fishing village

Exclusions: Gratuities, Snack & Water

Don't be fooled by copycats. We are Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard day trip and Boston's #1 day trip service to the island since 2011. Our professional guides, approved Boston Hotel pickups and newer air-conditioned mini-coaches will help provide you with the personalized passenger experience that our guests truly deserve. Transportation to the island has never been this easy! You will also receive complimentary snacks, bottled water, island guidebooks and a discount card with some island perks! Once on the island, explore on your own or upgrade with our 3 hour fully narrated island tour. Let us help you Discover Martha's Vineyard!

Inclusions: Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day-Trip Excursion, Round-Trip Transportation on Air-Conditioned Mini Coach Bus, Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off included at select Boston hotels, 3-Hour Narrated Martha's Vineyard Island Bus Tour (option available at checkout), 50-minute stop to explore downtown Edgartown at your leisure (Island Tour upgrade), 15-minute stop to view the Gay Head Cliffs in Aquinnah (Island Tour option), See all 6 Martha's Vineyard Towns during your island tour including Vineyard Haven & Aquinnah , Drive through charming downtown Falmouth and along the Cape Cod Canal on the way to the ferry, Scenic 35-45 min ferry cruise from Cape Cod to Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven (based on travel date), Bonus stop at Nobska Lighthouse in Falmouth in Cape Cod (based on travel date), Complimentary Bottled Water, Snacks and Island Guidebooks, Narration during Mini Coach Bus Ride, Restroom stop halfway between Boston and Cape Cod, 6 hours total time on the island

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch (dining options available on Martha's Vineyard)

Originally inhabited by the Wampanoag people, Martha's Vineyard was known in the Massachusett language as Noepe, or "land amid the streams". In 1642, the Wampanoag numbered somewhere around 3,000 on the island. By 1764, that number had dropped to 313.[10] A smaller island to the south was named "Martha's Vineyard" by the English explorer Bartholomew Gosnold, who sailed to the island in 1602. The name was later transferred to the main island. It is the eighth-oldest surviving English place-name in the United States. English settlement began with the purchase of Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and the Elizabeth Islands by Thomas Mayhew of Watertown, Massachusetts from two English "owners". He had friendly relations with the Wampanoags on the island, in part because he was careful to honor their land rights. His son, also named Thomas Mayhew, began the first English settlement in 1642 at Great Harbor (later Edgartown, Massachusetts)

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Tips