Cape Cod Driving Tour: Lighthouses, Beaches, History
3.9
167 Ratings
Provincetown
Embark on a self-guided driving tour of Cape Cod, exploring lighthouses, beaches, and rich history. Book now for lifetime access!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cape Cod Visitor Center - We begin our journey into America’s distant past at the Cape Cod Visitor Center. Prepare to dive into the Pilgrims, the nation’s origins and the long history of the Cape. As we begin our drive through picturesque Massachusetts towns, we’ll learn about the Nauset tribe, their legends and traditions, and why they were wary when strange ships appeared on the eastern horizon.
What's Included
  • Automated storytelling with hands-free GPS playback.
  • Comprehensive package including full itinerary, travel tips, professional narration, videos, text, and hidden spots.
  • No need for internet with offline GPS map and turn-by-turn directions.
  • Private, customizable tour experience in your own or a rental car.
  • Easy access through a downloadable app with provided Action Tour Guide password.
  • Flexible use any day and time, across multiple days, with no expiry.
  • Excellent value with one purchase covering the entire car, more affordable than bus tours.
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

** Kindly acquire one tour for each vehicle.

Experience the charm of Cape Cod with this self-guided road journey, encompassing iconic lighthouses to spectacular beaches! As you navigate, learn about the Cape’s maritime legacy, Pilgrim chronicles, and extensive beautiful coastlines. From Barnstable to Provincetown, explore sites like the Nauset Lighthouse (the symbolic landmark of the Cape), First Encounter Beach (early Pilgrim’s exploration site), Marconi Station (a must-see spot) & beyond!

Once your booking is complete, check your email to download the Tour Guide App by Action, key in your exclusive password, and unlock your tour. The above actions necessitate a robust internet/wifi connection. Simply adhere to the audio guide and the course from there.

Please note, this is not an admission ticket. Confirm operational hours prior to your trip.

No expiry date — The tour comes with a lifetime validity!

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, 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: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
  • 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.
Location
MacMillan Pier Parking Lot
Ryder Street Extension
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
3.9
(167 Ratings)
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Brendawl3590iw
Jun 17, 2024
Great tour of Cape Cod - It was a wonderful experience a couple of glitches which may have been “operator error”. It took us to places we wouldn’t have gone to if we didn’t have the tour Only negative was it directed us down a one- way street in Provincetown that obviously should have been marked for pedestrians only. We should have parked and walked that area
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Mleser
Jun 12, 2024
Great add-on - Went to a number of spots we were going to anyway, guide made the trip easier,informative and enjoyable at an excellent price.
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Moesings
Jun 11, 2024
Well worth it! - This app was so informative! I loved the historical stories regarding the first settlers and the Indigenous people. So much detail we never learned in school. It took us longer than expected because we did take many of the detoured stops that were recommended. Toward the end we bypassed them and finished at Provincetown. It was a well spent $16.99! I would highly recommended it! (Side note - I would have loved to hear examples of the music that was described many times)
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Jamie_r
Jun 6, 2024
Worth it! - We were only in Cape Cod for 2 days and wanted to see as much as possible but didn't know where to start. Easy to follow. Interesting stories, history. Great way to see so much of the Cape.
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Mark_w
May 21, 2024
Visit to Cape Cod - Wonderful small towns and beaches. It was a beautiful day without crowds. Met many noce people along out trip
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Jill_r
May 20, 2024
Cape Cod - My vacation started with rain, so I decided to use the audio tour. It was outstanding as I familiarized with the cape. Then when the sun came out, I was able to know where I was going and revisit areas I had really liked!
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Lspencersells
May 26, 2024
Fun facts - Really enjoyed the fun facts along the route. Had an awful problem with the system starting back up again after we made a stop for more than 30 minutes. Instead of resuming, it cut off completely. Took 30 minutes to figure out how to get it to start again. I actually had to download the system a second and third time.
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Pamela_w
May 30, 2024
Not greatest tour but learned about the area. - Spending time together. The route narrator was ok but some things didn’t click with the location. A participant should allow a half day or more to get the most out of it.
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Robin
May 29, 2024
Cape Code Tour - We were kinda expecting more of fishing/boating villages. I’m sure if you like driving a lot, it would be nice. But we like to walk/hike villages or small downtown areas. So we cut it short and drive straight to Provincetown.
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John_c
Jun 22, 2024
Troublesome - Went through some of the tour which was informative and interesting but stopped to get lunch and the app reset and the passcode would not work. Have reached out to other app owners about the same issue and got no resolution or response.
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