Explore Martha’s Vineyard on a self-guided historic walking tour. Discover iconic sights, secret gems, and fascinating stories of settlers, whaling, ghosts, and more!
Explore Martha’s Vineyard on a self-guided historic walking tour. Discover iconic sights, secret gems, and fascinating stories of settlers, whaling, ghosts, and more!
- Dr. Daniel Fisher House - The tour begins outside the historic Dr. Daniel Fisher House, which narrates the tale of Martha’s Vineyard and its whaling history. The tour will then lead participants step by step through Edgartown, sharing its rich history.
- Edgartown - As the tour progresses through the streets of this historic town, many houses…
- Dr. Daniel Fisher House - The tour begins outside the historic Dr. Daniel Fisher House, which narrates the tale of Martha’s Vineyard and its whaling history. The tour will then lead participants step by step through Edgartown, sharing its rich history.
- Edgartown - As the tour progresses through the streets of this historic town, many houses will be visited, each with its own hidden stories. These include tales of “Jaws,” settlers, Native Americans, folklore and legends, ghosts, the Underground Railroad, and much more.
- Edgartown Town Hall - This historical site in downtown was also a filming location for “Jaws.” Discover the scenes filmed here and the reasons Martha’s Vineyard was chosen for the movie.
- The Federated Church of Martha’s Vineyard - The tour pauses at the church, where participants will learn about Frederick Douglass’s impactful speech and Edgartown’s role in the Underground Railroad.
- Giant Pagoda Tree - The tour will stop at the Giant Pagoda Tree, where participants will hear how a ship captain brought it here 150 years ago, its integration into the town, and the wealthy individuals who attempted to remove it.
- Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby, Inc. - Participants will stroll along the dock and learn about the fishing derby that made the island famous, the prizes, and the sharks that were caught.
- The Carnegie | Vineyard Preservation Trust - Discover the story of the Carnegie Library in Edgartown, how it was established, and the tale of the Patron Saint of Libraries.
- Edgartown Lighthouse - The tour concludes at the lighthouse, where participants will learn about its history, the origins of the island and town’s names, and the legends of the Native American people who once lived here.

- Tour on our walking tour app in Edgartown Martha’s Vineyard
- The tour never expires take it anytime
- Tour on our walking tour app in Edgartown Martha’s Vineyard
- The tour never expires take it anytime
- No Food, Drink or admission tickets, this is all outside and navigated by your phone (app)
- No Food, Drink or admission tickets, this is all outside and navigated by your phone (app)
Explore at your leisure, whenever you wish! This is your tour. During our historic walking tour of Edgartown, you’ll encounter iconic landmarks and hidden treasures such as the whaling church, the oldest buildings, underground railroad sites, the Carnegie library, filming locations of Jaws, the lighthouse, and much more.
Discover the town’s fascinating…
Explore at your leisure, whenever you wish! This is your tour. During our historic walking tour of Edgartown, you’ll encounter iconic landmarks and hidden treasures such as the whaling church, the oldest buildings, underground railroad sites, the Carnegie library, filming locations of Jaws, the lighthouse, and much more.
Discover the town’s fascinating stories about the settlers, natives, whaling, ghosts, myths and legends, the Kennedys, its history, and much more.
Enjoy professional narration and production!
The best value in town :)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.