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A white colonial-style building with a sign reading 'Christopher' on the front. 1
A street with a large American flag, a building with a sign reading 'Christopher,' and parked cars. 2
A large tree in front of a house with a well-maintained garden. 3
A garden with dense clusters of blue hydrangea flowers and green foliage. 4
A lighthouse, an American flag, and a cruise ship near a body of water. 5
By Edgartown Tour Company
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $69 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
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Overview

    • Discover the history, architecture, and ecology of Edgartown
    • Learn about the whaling era, its captains, and their homes
    • Visit popular attractions and off-the-beaten-path gems
    • Hear stories and insights you won’t hear anywhere else
    • Learn about the Wampanoag Tribe and the European settlement

Activity location

    • Edgartown
    • Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 25 Main St, Edgartown, MA 02539, USA | The tour will meet outside, near the benches in front of the Paper Store in Edgartown. Feel free to find shade while you wait. No affiliation with the store, we just meet here.
    • Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Public Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 1:30PM
Price details
CA $68.80 x 1 AdultCA $68.80
Total
Price is CA $68.80

Private Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 1:30PM
Price details
CA $148.77 x 1 TravellerCA $148.77
Total
Price is CA $148.77

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided walking tour through Edgartown, MA
  • Inclusions
    History of the whaling era
  • Inclusions
    Architecture insights
  • Inclusions
    Ecology of Edgartown and Martha's Vineyard
  • Inclusions
    Stories about the Wampanoag Tribe
  • Inclusions
    Insight into European settlement in 1642
  • Inclusions
    Connections of Martha's Vineyard to the world
  • Exclusions
    Transport to Edgartown
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks

What you can expect

  • Embark on a guided walking tour through Edgartown, a pristine New England whaling town that provides many windows to the past. Experience the history, architecture, and ecology of Edgartown and the island of Martha's Vineyard.

    Learn about the whaling era, its captains, their homes, and even some of their shipwrecks. Visit the most popular attractions in town and many off-the-beaten-path gems.

    Learn about what makes each of the island towns unique, and have a solid understanding of the creation and history of Martha’s Vineyard. Learn about the Wampanoag Tribe, the first people to call the island home, and the struggles and determination of the European settlement in 1642.

    Hear stories and insights you won’t hear anywhere else and learn about Martha’s Vineyard's countless connections to the world at large.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Edgartown
    • Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 25 Main St, Edgartown, MA 02539, USA | The tour will meet outside, near the benches in front of the Paper Store in Edgartown. Feel free to find shade while you wait. No affiliation with the store, we just meet here.
    • Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 25 Main St, Edgartown, MA 02539, USA | The tour will meet outside, near the benches in front of the Paper Store in Edgartown. Feel free to find shade while you wait. No affiliation with the store, we just meet here.
    • Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States