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Private, Guided Sightseeing Tour of Marthas Vineyard Island (3 hours)

Private, Guided Sightseeing Tour of Marthas Vineyard Island (3 hours)

Overview

Offering private tours of beautiful Marthas' Vineyard Island specifically for small groups of people (4 max) looking for a truly unique experience.

For those travelers coming over for the day with limited time, who would like to see the whole island, this is the perfect tour.

Relax and enjoy this narrated tour as we drive along the scenic coast, stop for photos, talk about famous people, learn about local history, all while passing through the 6 island towns.

City: Martha's Vineyard

Fri 20 Sep

Other dates

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Starting at $700.00

Make a reservation

Fri 20 Sep

Starting at $700.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled Water

Luxury Mini-Van (Extremely Clean).

Short stop for Lobster Rolls and Clam Chowder (Seasonally). Price not included.

Small Group Tour

Historical details/facts about the Island, past and present.

Professional Driver/Guide

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
As previously mentioned, this is for small groups only. We will be traveling in a very clean and well kept Chrysler Town and Country Mini-Van. We clean and sanitize daily. However, please be aware this is a fairly closed space and therefore ask that you please be exceptionally courteous and kind.

What To Expect

Vineyard Haven

We drive past the Steamship Authority Wharf and then along Vineyard Havens' Historic Main Street which winds down towards West Chop and the outer Harbor.

West Chop Lighthouse

Enjoy the charming architecture of this historical lighthouse as well as the beautiful bluff of West Chop. We pause here briefly to learn about lighthouses and then continue our drive along this picturesque coastal area passing by the West Chop Club and scenic overlook of the Elizabeth Islands. We stop at this overlook for photos!

Menemsha

Walk around this historical harbor while enjoying a lobster roll or cup of New England clam chowder…yummy! This area is also home to many famous scenes from the original 1975 film "Jaws", a summertime Island favorite. See which ones you can remember as you take in this unique gem of a fishing village. Also a very famous sunset destination boasting the best sunsets on the Vineyard.

Aquinnah Cliffs

Walk around the picturesque cliffs that overlook Nomans' and the Elizabeth Islands. Takes pictures of the sound as well as the painted clay cliffs that make this area such a sought after destination. Enjoy some local seafood or burgers while supporting the local Wampanoag population. Ice cream is also available seasonally. Take pictures of the Aquinnah Lighthouse and learn how it was moved, to preserve it from erosion.

Edgartown

We drive along the timeless Main Street area where the Old Whaling Church can be seen as well as the harbor and many of the charming shops and cottages that are so unique to the Edgartown look. We drive to the Edgartown light house and stop in front of the Harbor View Hotel where we will find sweeping views of the outer harbor and discuss the history of the lighthouse.

Joseph Sylvia State Beach

Take in views of the ocean as well as Sengekontacket Pond as we drive past Jaws Bridge.

Oak Bluffs

Here we will focus on the Gingerbread Cottages of the Old Methodist Campground. We stop for pictures as we drive through this uniquely, well preserved area. From here we drive along Oak Bluffs harbor and then East Chop bluff which eventually leads back to Vineyard Haven as we drop off at the Steamship Authority Terminal for the conclusion of our tour.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (20)

528keris

Jun 2022

We had an incredible time! Our tour guide Craig was exceptional, he crafted the tour to what interested us and then was flexible to our drop off spot! Great job and great day! Small group is the way to go! Thanks Craig!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you for making the tour a pleasure for me as well. You braved the weather on the voyage over and we where rewarded with a nice afternoon. The conversations where entertaining and I learned a lot from you as well!! I wish a wonderful time as you continue to explore New England ;-))

morallyprudent

May 2022

We would like to thank you again Craig, for showing us such a lovely time during our 3 hour tour!! The viewpoints that we stopped at where breathtaking, as we especially enjoyed Lobsterville basin and the sunset pics at State beach. Our favorite being the secret overlook you showed us that provided a panoramic view of the whole island. Amazing! We highly recommend Craig and his company Laid Back Tours to anyone who is visiting the Island and looking to see it all in 3 hours. You helped make our special, one-time trip to MV, truly unforgettable!

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you so much for such a nice review. It was truly my pleasure to have you and your grandparents on my tour that morning. I can’t remember the last time I laughed that much. It was really magical!