#1 Best 3hr Martha's Vineyard shared Island Tour from Oak Bluffs
Marthas Vineyard Tours and Transport
4.6
Dmarkwind
2 days ago
Our guide, Phil, started our tour off a little shaky with some bad dad jokes, but quickly showed himself to be a skilled and knowledgeable tour guide. Phil said he grew up in Martha’s Vineyard, but can’t afford to live on the island year-round. He sure knew his way around and the history of a lot of different things on the island.
He told us that as a 10-year old, he was an extra in the “out of the water” scene in Jaws, and shared a lot of other great stories about the island, including about times he was a bartender to Bill Murray, and some of his encounters with other famous people. Our tour vehicle was 15-person private van, but Phil said he preferred his tours stay in the 10-12 range, which ours was. Those other tours with busses would have never been able to pull off the road in some of the tight spots Phils stopped at to point out some interesting sites and details. We visited all the cities on the island and saw centuries-old stone walls, great views of the Atlantic, rolling hills & the bridge used in Jaws. There was only one stop where we actually got out and left the van, and that was at Gay Head cliffs and lighthouse, where we had about 20 minutes to take a short walk to a high point on the island. This has nothing to do with Phil, but I wish the ticket we purchased for this tour through Groupon had the Martha’s Vineyard Tours and Transportation name on it, because we didn’t know which of the literally dozens of tour operations we were looking for, but it worked out. We learned that there were definitely cheaper tours we could have taken, but for our first Martha’s Vineyard experience, we were happy with this one, and would highly recommend Phil and this tour!
Experience our famous 3-hour full Island tour for a budget friendly rate! Our tour drivers - native Islanders & long-time "wash-a-shores" have years of tour driving experience and the best reviews to show it! 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 a stop at the beautiful Cliffs of Aquinnah. Top highlights on this tour include Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, Vineyard Haven, Aquinnah, West Tisbury, Chilmark, and Menemsha. So join us in our comfortable air-conditioned vans & get ready to make memories for a lifetime - your Martha's Vineyard tour! (Children under 10 excluded from this tour.)
Departure Point
- At the Soldier Statue Diagonally Across the StreetOn The Island of Martha's VineyardMUST BE ON MARTHA'S VINEYARDPlease let us know in special requests what ferry you are taking to get to the island. This information is important incase your ferry gets diverted to another location port
- At the Soldier Statue Diagonally Across the StreetOn The Island of Martha's VineyardMUST BE ON MARTHA'S VINEYARDPlease let us know in special requests what ferry you are taking to get to the island. This information is important incase your ferry gets diverted to another location port
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Flying Horses Carousel33 Lake Avenue, , Oak Bluffs, MassachusettsThe oldest platform carousel still operating in the United States. Originally located on Coney Island and moved to the Island in 1884.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Old Whaling Church89 Main St, , Edgartown, MassachusettsBuilt by fisherman when Edgartown was known as a major Whaling port.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Aquinnah CliffsState Rd., Aquinnah, MassachusettsA National Landmark known for it's multi colored clay cliffs.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Edgartown Lighthouse121 N Water St, Edgartown, MassachusettsBuilt in 1828 and was the Lighthouse Keepers home.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Martha's Vineyard Camp meeting Association (MVCMA)80 Trinity Park, , Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts19th Century religious movement where people with many religious backgrounds gathered for up to a week at a time. In the beginning of these gatherings children were not allowed to attend.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Joseph Sylvia State Beachbtwn Oak Bluffs and Edgartown, off Beach Rd, Oak Bluffs, MassachusettsWatch as visitors and Islanders alike jump from the bridge in Jaws, filmed here on Martha's Vineyard.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Aquinnah LighthouseLighthouse Rd., Aquinnah, MassachusettsThe only Lighthouse still operating on Martha's Vineyard.Duration: 5 minutesAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- CANCEL 24 HR IN ADVANCE
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age for children is 10 years
- Tours depart Diagonally across the street from the Oak Bluffs Steamship Authority Ticket Office. Near Soldier Statue. Look for mini-bus or van marked "MV Transport" along the curb in front of the ticket office.
- During Check out Please use Special Requirements and let us know what Ferry you will be taking to the island. Thank you
- No refunds or rescheduling of reservations unless 24 hours prior to tour date & time.
- If you area taking the Hyline Fast Ferry from Hyannis, The New Bedford Seastreak, or the Rhode Island Fast Ferry (Quonset Point) Please make those reservation first to assure you getting to the island on time before booking with us
- You MUST BE ON the island of MARTHA'S VINEYARD to do this tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- No Children under the age of 10
- Transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
- 3-Hour Island Tour of Martha's Vineyard from Oak Bluffs
- 15 minute stop at the beautiful cliffs in Aquinnah
- Live commentary on board
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Small-group tour for a more personalized experience
- Experience top Martha's Vineyard areas including Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, and Aquinnah
- Snack & Water
- Children under 10
Experience our famous 3-hour full Island tour for a budget friendly rate! Our tour drivers - native Islanders & long-time "wash-a-shores" have years of tour driving experience and the best reviews to show it! 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 a stop at the beautiful Cliffs of Aquinnah. Top highlights on this tour include Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, Vineyard Haven, Aquinnah, West Tisbury, Chilmark, and Menemsha. So join us in our comfortable air-conditioned vans & get ready to make memories for a lifetime - your Martha's Vineyard tour! (Children under 10 excluded from this tour.)
Departure Point
- At the Soldier Statue Diagonally Across the StreetOn The Island of Martha's VineyardMUST BE ON MARTHA'S VINEYARDPlease let us know in special requests what ferry you are taking to get to the island. This information is important incase your ferry gets diverted to another location port
- At the Soldier Statue Diagonally Across the StreetOn The Island of Martha's VineyardMUST BE ON MARTHA'S VINEYARDPlease let us know in special requests what ferry you are taking to get to the island. This information is important incase your ferry gets diverted to another location port
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Flying Horses Carousel33 Lake Avenue, , Oak Bluffs, MassachusettsThe oldest platform carousel still operating in the United States. Originally located on Coney Island and moved to the Island in 1884.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Old Whaling Church89 Main St, , Edgartown, MassachusettsBuilt by fisherman when Edgartown was known as a major Whaling port.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Aquinnah CliffsState Rd., Aquinnah, MassachusettsA National Landmark known for it's multi colored clay cliffs.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Edgartown Lighthouse121 N Water St, Edgartown, MassachusettsBuilt in 1828 and was the Lighthouse Keepers home.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Martha's Vineyard Camp meeting Association (MVCMA)80 Trinity Park, , Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts19th Century religious movement where people with many religious backgrounds gathered for up to a week at a time. In the beginning of these gatherings children were not allowed to attend.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Joseph Sylvia State Beachbtwn Oak Bluffs and Edgartown, off Beach Rd, Oak Bluffs, MassachusettsWatch as visitors and Islanders alike jump from the bridge in Jaws, filmed here on Martha's Vineyard.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Aquinnah LighthouseLighthouse Rd., Aquinnah, MassachusettsThe only Lighthouse still operating on Martha's Vineyard.Duration: 5 minutesAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- CANCEL 24 HR IN ADVANCE
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age for children is 10 years
- Tours depart Diagonally across the street from the Oak Bluffs Steamship Authority Ticket Office. Near Soldier Statue. Look for mini-bus or van marked "MV Transport" along the curb in front of the ticket office.
- During Check out Please use Special Requirements and let us know what Ferry you will be taking to the island. Thank you
- No refunds or rescheduling of reservations unless 24 hours prior to tour date & time.
- If you area taking the Hyline Fast Ferry from Hyannis, The New Bedford Seastreak, or the Rhode Island Fast Ferry (Quonset Point) Please make those reservation first to assure you getting to the island on time before booking with us
- You MUST BE ON the island of MARTHA'S VINEYARD to do this tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- No Children under the age of 10
- Transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
- 3-Hour Island Tour of Martha's Vineyard from Oak Bluffs
- 15 minute stop at the beautiful cliffs in Aquinnah
- Live commentary on board
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Small-group tour for a more personalized experience
- Experience top Martha's Vineyard areas including Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, and Aquinnah
- Snack & Water
- Children under 10
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Dmarkwind
Our guide, Phil, started our tour off a little shaky with some bad dad jokes, but quickly showed himself to be a skilled and knowledgeable tour guide. Phil said he grew up in Martha’s Vineyard, but can’t afford to live on the island year-round. He sure knew his way around and the history of a lot of different things on the island.
He told us that as a 10-year old, he was an extra in the “out of the water” scene in Jaws, and shared a lot of other great stories about the island, including about times he was a bartender to Bill Murray, and some of his encounters with other famous people. Our tour vehicle was 15-person private van, but Phil said he preferred his tours stay in the 10-12 range, which ours was. Those other tours with busses would have never been able to pull off the road in some of the tight spots Phils stopped at to point out some interesting sites and details. We visited all the cities on the island and saw centuries-old stone walls, great views of the Atlantic, rolling hills & the bridge used in Jaws. There was only one stop where we actually got out and left the van, and that was at Gay Head cliffs and lighthouse, where we had about 20 minutes to take a short walk to a high point on the island. This has nothing to do with Phil, but I wish the ticket we purchased for this tour through Groupon had the Martha’s Vineyard Tours and Transportation name on it, because we didn’t know which of the literally dozens of tour operations we were looking for, but it worked out. We learned that there were definitely cheaper tours we could have taken, but for our first Martha’s Vineyard experience, we were happy with this one, and would highly recommend Phil and this tour!
Navigate68337241757
Our tour guide was outstanding. Informative and personality plus. He covered the amazing history of MV with a personal touch that made this trip amazing.
robert r
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot about the island history and seen some great sights
890dickw
My wife and I throughly enjoyed this 3 hour tour and the wealth of information that Bart shared through this van tour around the island. Bart shared local community information, natural environment information, historical information, insights about important cultural events and celebrities who are involved with Martha's Vineward. Well done. Only wish would have been more time to take photos or get out to explore.
awimberg
Loved this tour and the tour guide was VERY knowledgeable and interesting. He had a lot to add from a personal perspective having lived on the island for 50 years. The van was very comfortable and cool. I only wish there were more brief stops and a longer stop at Aquinnah. Totally worth the price.