Your tour of Martha’s Vineyard begins right off the ferry in Vineyard Haven. As you drive along the coast, you’ll hear about the Wampanoag tribe and how the island got its unusual name. Then, it’s time for a bit of historic architecture, starting with the Flying Horses Carousel, which dates all the way back to 1876.

Next, you’ll head to Inkwell Beach, a beautiful stretch of sand with an unfortunate history. Then you’ll find out how a genetic mutation resulted in Martha’s Vineyard residents creating their very own form of sign language.

As you continue south, you’ll learn more about how the island fared during the tumultuous times of the American Revolution. Then you’ll see a surprising landmark: the beach where Steven Spielberg filmed an iconic scene from the movie Jaws.

Nature lovers will adore the next stop, the Caroline Tuthill Wildlife Preserve. Home to all manner of flora and fauna, this is a perfect spot to reconnect with the natural world. Next, you’ll reach Lighthouse Beach, home to an iconic lighthouse that was first built almost two hundred years ago. You’ll also pass through Edgartown’s historic district, a quaint little slice of the past.

Then, you’ll hear about the island’s mysterious disappearing deer and the 1938 hurricane, which devastated local communities. Finally, you’ll arrive at South Beach, which offers a placid bay and dramatic beach all in one. Your tour concludes here.

Explore quaint New England towns full of historic buildings
Catch some sun on pristine white sand beaches
Uncover the Vineyard’s whaling history
Relive the dramatic events of the Hurricane of 1938
Learn about the Wampanoag tribe

Important to know

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket