Embark on a self-guided driving tour of Cape Cod, exploring its rich history and stunning beaches. Purchase one tour per car and listen together!
Embark on a self-guided driving tour of Cape Cod, exploring its rich history and stunning beaches. Purchase one tour per car and listen together!
- Cape Cod Visitor Center - Begin the journey into America’s rich history at the Cape Cod Visitor Center. Discover the story of the Pilgrims, the nation’s beginnings, and the extensive history of the Cape. As the drive through charming Massachusetts towns begins, learn about the Nauset tribe, their legends, traditions, and their cautiousness when…
- Cape Cod Visitor Center - Begin the journey into America’s rich history at the Cape Cod Visitor Center. Discover the story of the Pilgrims, the nation’s beginnings, and the extensive history of the Cape. As the drive through charming Massachusetts towns begins, learn about the Nauset tribe, their legends, traditions, and their cautiousness when unfamiliar ships appeared on the eastern horizon.
Note: This 65+ mile-long tour highlights the essentials of Cape Cod in 2-3 hours.
- Scargo Tower - An optional detour leads past the fish-shaped Scargo Lake. According to Nauset legend, this lake was created by a great chieftain to console his daughter, who mourned over three dead fish. Learn about the Nauset group who first spotted the Mayflower and their apprehensions about its arrival.
- Harwich - Another optional detour takes visitors to Harwich, a charming Cape town renowned for its numerous stunning beaches. For those who enjoy swimming, this is one of the best spots on the Cape!
- Cape Cod Lavender Farm - While in Harwich, visit the Cape Cod Lavender Farm, a secluded estate as beautiful and fragrant as it sounds. Enjoy free walks on the woodland trails, savor the lavender aroma, and pick up some souvenirs!
- Bank Street Beach - Next, the Harwich detour leads to Bank Street Beach, an ideal place to relax or dip your toes in the Atlantic.
- Eastham - Continuing the drive, enter Eastham, a picturesque Colonial town. Hear about the first encounter between the Pilgrims and the Nauset, the brave assistance from Squanto, and the first Thanksgiving, where the Pilgrims and Nauset celebrated a truce.
- 220 Samoset Rd - Further down the Cape, arrive at First Encounter Beach, where the dramatic skirmish between Nauset and Pilgrims occurred. The beach now features a plaque commemorating the encounter and the eventual truce.
- Salt Pond Visitor Center - A little further on, reach the Salt Pond Visitor Center. This small museum offers a chance to catch up on Cape history, use the restroom, or stretch your legs.
- Nauset Light Beach - As the drive continues up the Cape, spot the Nauset Light, the charming lighthouse featured in every quintessential Cape Cod photograph. Learn about its significance and how the Cape’s rough waters earned the nickname “ocean graveyard” before the lighthouse was built.
- Nauset Lighthouse - As the drive continues up the Cape, spot the Nauset Light, the charming lighthouse featured in every quintessential Cape Cod photograph. Learn about its significance and how the Cape’s rough waters earned the nickname “ocean graveyard” before the lighthouse was built.
- Three Sisters Lighthouses - Continuing the drive, arrive at the Three Sisters Lighthouses, three small white lighthouses not on the coast but nestled among trees inland. Discover why they are there and how the Cape transformed from Nauset land to Colonial fishing towns, and then to a tourist hotspot.
- Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary - Another optional detour leads to the Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary. With five miles of trails through four different biomes and numerous bird species, this stop delights nature enthusiasts, bird watchers, and avid hikers.
- Marconi Wireless Station - As the drive continues, pass Marconi Station, the first radio station to send a wireless message across the Atlantic! The station played a crucial role in the infamous Titanic tragedy in 1912. Learn how a radio station hundreds of miles away saved lives on that fateful day!
- Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail - The next optional detour leads to the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail, perfect for hikers of all levels to stretch their legs and explore Cape Cod’s diverse terrain. Within a short mile lies a beach, a freshwater marsh, a deciduous forest, and a salt plain! Continuing the drive, hear about Cape Cod’s former whaling industry.
- Pilgrim Spring Trail - As the drive continues, pass the Pilgrim Spring Trail, a short hike leading to one of the first places the Pilgrims visited after landing on the Cape. Here, the weary travelers found their first freshwater spring, a crucial find for their survival. Then, continue toward Provincetown.
- MacMillan Wharf - Driving through P-Town, arrive at Macmillan Pier, where thousands of ships have launched over the years. Witness how past and present intertwine on the Cape. Today, the pier is mainly used for whale watching expeditions.
- Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum - The penultimate stop is the Pilgrim Monument, the tallest all-granite monument in the country! Since its completion in 1910, thousands of tourists climb the steps of this 250-foot colossus for a panoramic ocean view. It’s worth the trek! Learn about the Mayflower Contract, the rough set of laws the Pilgrims established upon landing in the New World.
- Pilgrim’s First Landing Park - Finally, end where it all began: the site where the Mayflower first landed. Explore the park and imagine what it was like for the settlers, after ten challenging weeks at sea, to step onto Nauset soil on November 11th, 1620. The tour officially concludes at this historic stop.
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
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- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Explore Cape Cod’s scenic beauty with this self-guided driving tour. Visit the Cape Cod Visitor Center, then ascend Scargo Tower for breathtaking views. Discover Harwich and its picturesque Cape Cod Lavender Farm. Relax at Bank Street Beach, and delve into history at Eastham’s First Encounter Beach. Stop by Salt Pond Visitor Center, marvel at Nauset…
Explore Cape Cod’s scenic beauty with this self-guided driving tour. Visit the Cape Cod Visitor Center, then ascend Scargo Tower for breathtaking views. Discover Harwich and its picturesque Cape Cod Lavender Farm. Relax at Bank Street Beach, and delve into history at Eastham’s First Encounter Beach. Stop by Salt Pond Visitor Center, marvel at Nauset Light, and visit the Three Sisters Lighthouses. Enjoy nature at Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay, the Marconi Wireless Station, and serene trails.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person.
After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.
New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
This isn’t an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email with instructions. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the separate app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular.
- How to start the tour: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Amazing Savings: why pay for an expensive, crowded, and limited bus tour — priced per person! — when you can have ONE amazing audio guide on your OWN phone for your WHOLE group?
- Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
- Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
- Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
- Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
- Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
- Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
- Minimum Mobile OS Requirement: iOS 14 or later / Android 9 (Pie) or later. It is compatible with iPad models that have a GPS chip.
- CarPlay and Android Auto are not yet supported. Connect your phone via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux for audio. Use phone speakers if needed.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.