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Edgartown Historic Architecture Walking Tour
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- Martha's Vineyard
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Edgartown’s historic seaport at your own pace with GPS-triggered audio stories, offline access, and no in-person guide.
About this tour
Explore Edgartown’s remarkably preserved seaport on a self-guided audio walking tour of historic architecture. Starting near the harbor, GPS-triggered stories accompany you past the Daniel Fisher House, the Old Whaling Church, Edgartown Light, and the Chappy Ferry. Along the way, discover the town’s whaling-era wealth, the stories behind historic captains’ homes, Wampanoag history, and local cinematic lore. This Edgartown Historic Architecture Walking Tour lets you set the pace. Pause to browse shops, stop for seafood, or take in harbor views, then continue whenever you’re ready. Download the Drives & Detours app and tour before setting out; once downloaded, the audio works offline and plays automatically based on your location. There’s no in-person guide or group to keep up with, and access never expires, so you can explore on a day and at a time that suit you. Follow the route and experience Edgartown’s architecture and layered history at your own pace.
Highlights
- Admire the Daniel Fisher House, Old Whaling Church, and Edgartown Light
- Uncover stories of whaling captains’ homes and the town’s seaport past
- Explore Wampanoag history and local cinematic lore
- Pause for shops, seafood, or harbor views and resume whenever you like
What's included
Included
- Audio guide
- App and tour download
- Flexible usage with unlimited access
Not included
- Smartphone
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Important information
- Bring your own smartphone
- Download the Drives & Detours app and tour before you go
- The tour works offline after download and does not require cell service
- GPS-triggered audio plays automatically based on your location
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- Access the tour any day or time; it does not expire
- The Vineyard Preservation Trust is at the Dr. Daniel Fisher House & Gardens, 99 Main Street, Edgartown, beside the Old Whaling Church
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a self-guided tour with no in-person guide
Frequently asked questions
How does the audio tour work?
Download the app and tour in advance. GPS-triggered audio plays automatically as you follow the route, and the tour works offline.
Can I take the tour at any time?
Yes. Access is flexible, and the tour does not expire.
Do I need a guide?
No. This is a self-guided experience with no in-person guide.
What should I bring?
Bring your own smartphone and download the Drives & Detours app and tour before you go.
Where is the meeting point?
The Vineyard Preservation Trust is at the Dr. Daniel Fisher House & Gardens, 99 Main Street, Edgartown, beside the Old Whaling Church.
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