For a chance to see Martha’s Vineyard and learn about its unique history, there’s no better opportunity than going on a walking tour. We will take a look at some of the most interesting walking tours to make memories for years to come!
Ghosts, Gossip and Downright Scandal Walking Tours
Occurs: 7pm Fridays
Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours
Looking for a fun and entertaining walking tour to learn about Martha’s Vineyard unique folklore? Then the Ghosts, Gossip and Downright Scandal Walking Tours is right for you. Your guide will take from historic site while regaling you with who the famous Martha of Martha’s Vineyard was, stories of haunted fisherman, and much more. Tickets run around ten bucks, so this a great deal on the island.
Literary Edgartown Walking Tour
Occurs: Saturdays at 2:30pm
Duration: 2 hours
Are you a literary buff? If so, the Literary Edgartown Walking Tour is the perfect choice for you and your family. Hosted by Vineyard Trust, you will discover the backstories and literary heritage of such famous writers as Herman Melville, Emily Post, and many other literary luminaries in a two-hour walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide. See historic sites and architectural wonders that inspired and housed famous wordsmiths. Plus, you will collect words and phrases along the walking tour that will be used at the end of the tour to complete an ekphrastic poem.
African-American Heritage Trail Walking Tour
Occurs: April through to October
Duration: Variable based on tour (i.e. the full tour is 4.5 hours, though most run 1.5 to 2 hours)
African-Americans have strong cultural roots in Martha’s Vineyard dating back several hundred years. Learn about this rich history on the African-American Heritage Trail Walking Tour, which includes a detailed journey through thirty historic sites across the island’s African American Heritage Trail. Expert guides bring to life the contributions of people of color to Martha’s Vineyard’s unique culture and ongoing legacy.
