Cape Cod Driving Tour: Lighthouses, Beaches, History
3.8
151 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
3.8
(151 Ratings)
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Ribhavsar
Apr 16, 2024
Captivating Cape Cod - I found it very interesting, Icould visualize the interaction between the Pilgrims and the Nausets while the narration was on going .
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591conniel
Mar 26, 2024
Fun time! - It was our first time in Cape Cod, so this provided a good overview of the history of Cape Code, and showed us some beautiful lighthouses and beaches. We took the Cape Cod - Eastbound (Barnstable to Provincetown) tour.
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786carissah
Mar 22, 2024
Educational! - My husband and I really enjoyed the self guided tour of Cape Cod! Without it, we wouldn’t have known about some of the neat places and even neater history along the way!
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Katiedid1234
Mar 22, 2024
Peaceful trip - Great way to get some history of the Cape and see a lot of sights. It is nice because you can stop and enjoy whenever you want to.
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Luisabj7660ya
Feb 13, 2024
Cape cod besties trip - It was amazing that we used this self-guiding tour!!! It made our girls’ trip even more memorable ❤️🫶! We highly recommend it on your next rip to cape cod
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Margotsq5165iz
Oct 23, 2023
A must do tour in Cape Cod - This was a superb true. We felt that it gave us the opportunity to really experience Cape Cod. As a result we also purchased the tour for Martha's Vineyard which was equally as amazing.
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Sue_c
Dec 29, 2023
A nice way to spend a December day on the Cape - My husband and I came across this tour and decided to take it. It was informative and took us places we had never been. We had a lovely lunch in Provincetown before heading back. It was a nice way to spend a December day while visiting Cape Cod!
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Departure32761520205
Nov 23, 2023
Road sings in Cape Cod area are sorely lacking or incomplete. Making it hard to follow a narrive. - I guess the tour directions were right, but many of the intersections had no signs or the signs they had may have been a different name, for example, it may have been a highway or county road that also had a city street name and only the highway or road sing was there and not the street name or vice versa. Whichever one was in the narrative wasn't on the corner. It was hard to know if it was the wrong corner or ir not. Continuing on we still couldn't find that intersection. This happened multiple times.
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Diane_g
Nov 8, 2023
Lots of fun - Did this day trip with my daughter and we both loved it. It definitely took us longer than expected to see everything suggested on the trip. It was a full day activity.
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Charles_b
Mar 16, 2024
Worst Waste of Time & Money - Endless frustration dealing with glitches. I should have realized we had a loser when it skipped stop #2. After that, the directions were inconsistent and incorrect; the little map line disappeared during trip legs and finally the videos stopped broadcasting sound, making them useless. One of the worst apps I have ever experienced. Must have wasted at least an hour of our time trying to adjust through the multitude of mistakes. Great idea, terrible execution! I'm going to be seeking a refund.
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