Cape Cod & Provincetown Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
by Stories With Action
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This self-guided Cape Cod and Provincetown tour combines driving and walking with an audio guide accessible through the Action Tour Guide app. The tour covers about 65 miles and takes approximately 3 to 4 hours by car, starting at the Cape Cod Visitor Center. Travelers begin by learning about the Pilgrims, the Nauset tribe, and the early history of the area. The driving route passes key landmarks including Nauset Lighthouse, First Encounter Beach, Marconi Wireless Station, and the Three Sisters Lighthouses. Optional detours include Scargo Tower and Lake, Harwich beaches, Cape Cod Lavender Farm, Bank Street Beach, and the Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary. The tour continues through Eastham and ends in Provincetown, where visitors can explore Macmillan Pier, the Pilgrim Monument, Pilgrim's First Landing Park, the historic Pharmacy, and a Freemason lodge founded by Paul Revere. The audio guide provides detailed historical context about the Pilgrims, Native American tribes, and Cape Cod’s maritime past. After booking, travelers receive instructions by email or text to download the separate Action Tour Guide app, enter a password, and download the tour while connected to WiFi or mobile data. The app works offline once downloaded and plays audio automatically based on location, allowing hands-free navigation. The tour can be started, paused, and resumed at any time and offers lifetime access with no expiration. The purchase covers one car, not per person, so all passengers listen together. This is an audio guide only and does not include entrance fees or reservations for attractions. For walking portions, headphones or earbuds are recommended. The app supports connection to car audio systems via Bluetooth, USB, or AUX and is compatible with Apple CarPlay; Android Auto support is forthcoming. A supported mobile device with GPS is required, such as an iPhone with iOS 15 or later or an Android device with Android 9 or later.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cape Cod Visitor Center
The tour starts at the Cape Cod Visitor Center with audio about the Pilgrims, the Nauset tribe, and the region’s early history. The route covers approximately 65 miles and is designed to take between 2 and 3 hours, offering a broad overview of Cape Cod.
10 min
Scargo Tower
An optional side trip passes Scargo Lake, shaped like a fish according to Nauset legend. The audio explains the story of a chieftain’s daughter and the Nauset party’s first sighting of the Mayflower, including their concerns about its arrival.
10 min
Harwich
Another optional stop is the town of Harwich, known for its many beaches. Visitors interested in swimming or relaxing by the shore can take a break here.
Cape Cod Lavender Farm
Located in Harwich, this quiet farm offers free access to woodland trails. The audio encourages visitors to enjoy the lavender scents and consider buying souvenirs.
10 min
Bank Street Beach
This beach in Harwich is suggested as a good spot to rest or dip toes in the Atlantic Ocean.
10 min
Eastham
The tour continues into Eastham, a Colonial town. The audio tells about the first encounter between the Pilgrims and the Nauset, the role of Squanto, and the first Thanksgiving celebration marking a truce.
10 min
First Encounter Beach
At this beach, the audio recounts the initial conflict and later peace between the Pilgrims and the Nauset. A plaque marks the site.
10 min
Salt Pond Visitor Center
This small museum stop allows visitors to learn more about Cape Cod history, use restrooms, and stretch their legs.
10 min
Nauset Light
The drive passes Nauset Lighthouse, a frequently photographed landmark. The audio covers its importance and how it helped reduce shipwrecks in a dangerous part of the ocean.
10 min
Nauset Lighthouse
The guide repeats information about the Nauset Light as it is a key Cape Cod symbol and part of the scenic route.
10 min
The Three Sisters Lighthouses
The route includes the Three Sisters Lighthouses, unique for being far inland among trees rather than on the coast. The audio explains their history and Cape Cod’s transformation from Native land to fishing and tourist areas.
10 min
Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary
An optional detour leads to this sanctuary with five miles of trails, featuring four biomes and a variety of birds and wildlife, ideal for hikers and nature watchers.
10 min
Marconi Wireless Station
The tour passes Marconi Station, where the first transatlantic wireless message was sent. The guide explains its role in the Titanic rescue efforts in 1912.
10 min
Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail
Another optional stop, this one includes a one-mile trail showcasing diverse habitats: beach, marsh, forest, and salt plain. The audio also discusses Cape Cod’s whaling history.
10 min
Pilgrim Spring Trail
This short hike leads to one of the first freshwater springs found by Pilgrims after landing. The trail is part of the approach to Provincetown.
10 min
Macmillan Pier
Located in Provincetown, this pier has been the launch point for thousands of ships and today serves mainly whale-watching tours. The audio describes the mix of historical and current use.
10 min
Pilgrim Monument
The tour stops at the Pilgrim Monument, a 250-foot granite structure completed in 1910. Visitors can climb it for panoramic ocean views. The audio also covers the Mayflower Compact made by the Pilgrims.
Pilgrim's First Landing Park
The final stop is the park where the Mayflower first landed on November 11th, 1620. The audio invites visitors to reflect on the settlers’ arrival after a long sea voyage. This marks the official end of the tour.
10 min
Pilgrim Monument And Provincetown Museum
This stop notes the nearby Provincetown town hall with its clock tower and focuses on the Pilgrim Monument tower, a prominent Cape Cod landmark.
Historic Pharmacy
The tour mentions the Pharmacy, operating from 1875 to 2009 at the same location. It was a popular local hangout, with a soda fountain and stools, and was frequented by playwright Tennessee Williams.
10 min
Souvenir Shops and Local Restaurants
An area with shops and restaurants leads to the beach. The audio suggests walking through if conditions allow.
10 min
Freemason Lodge
This historic lodge was founded by Paul Revere in 1795. The building itself dates to 1826 after local opposition to the Freemasons. The audio covers its early history.
10 min
Pilgrim's First Landing Park
The audio reiterates the location where the Mayflower first touched land. The memorial circle was paved in 1917 by Pilgrim descendants, with additional local commemorations.
10 min
Meeting point
Start eastbound on US-6 (Route 6) near the Cape Cod Visitor Center (Mid-Cape Hwy, Barnstable, MA 02630), Visitor Center on your right, heading toward Provincetown. Suggested start; we’re not affiliated and staff won’t have tour info. Audio auto-starts—check email/text for setup and download.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cape Cod & Provincetown Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
by Stories With Action
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$24.99Overview
This self-guided Cape Cod and Provincetown tour combines driving and walking with an audio guide accessible through the Action Tour Guide app. The tour covers about 65 miles and takes approximately 3 to 4 hours by car, starting at the Cape Cod Visitor Center. Travelers begin by learning about the Pilgrims, the Nauset tribe, and the early history of the area. The driving route passes key landmarks including Nauset Lighthouse, First Encounter Beach, Marconi Wireless Station, and the Three Sisters Lighthouses. Optional detours include Scargo Tower and Lake, Harwich beaches, Cape Cod Lavender Farm, Bank Street Beach, and the Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary. The tour continues through Eastham and ends in Provincetown, where visitors can explore Macmillan Pier, the Pilgrim Monument, Pilgrim's First Landing Park, the historic Pharmacy, and a Freemason lodge founded by Paul Revere. The audio guide provides detailed historical context about the Pilgrims, Native American tribes, and Cape Cod’s maritime past. After booking, travelers receive instructions by email or text to download the separate Action Tour Guide app, enter a password, and download the tour while connected to WiFi or mobile data. The app works offline once downloaded and plays audio automatically based on location, allowing hands-free navigation. The tour can be started, paused, and resumed at any time and offers lifetime access with no expiration. The purchase covers one car, not per person, so all passengers listen together. This is an audio guide only and does not include entrance fees or reservations for attractions. For walking portions, headphones or earbuds are recommended. The app supports connection to car audio systems via Bluetooth, USB, or AUX and is compatible with Apple CarPlay; Android Auto support is forthcoming. A supported mobile device with GPS is required, such as an iPhone with iOS 15 or later or an Android device with Android 9 or later.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cape Cod Visitor Center
The tour starts at the Cape Cod Visitor Center with audio about the Pilgrims, the Nauset tribe, and the region’s early history. The route covers approximately 65 miles and is designed to take between 2 and 3 hours, offering a broad overview of Cape Cod.
10 min
Scargo Tower
An optional side trip passes Scargo Lake, shaped like a fish according to Nauset legend. The audio explains the story of a chieftain’s daughter and the Nauset party’s first sighting of the Mayflower, including their concerns about its arrival.
10 min
Harwich
Another optional stop is the town of Harwich, known for its many beaches. Visitors interested in swimming or relaxing by the shore can take a break here.
Cape Cod Lavender Farm
Located in Harwich, this quiet farm offers free access to woodland trails. The audio encourages visitors to enjoy the lavender scents and consider buying souvenirs.
10 min
Bank Street Beach
This beach in Harwich is suggested as a good spot to rest or dip toes in the Atlantic Ocean.
10 min
Eastham
The tour continues into Eastham, a Colonial town. The audio tells about the first encounter between the Pilgrims and the Nauset, the role of Squanto, and the first Thanksgiving celebration marking a truce.
10 min
First Encounter Beach
At this beach, the audio recounts the initial conflict and later peace between the Pilgrims and the Nauset. A plaque marks the site.
10 min
Salt Pond Visitor Center
This small museum stop allows visitors to learn more about Cape Cod history, use restrooms, and stretch their legs.
10 min
Nauset Light
The drive passes Nauset Lighthouse, a frequently photographed landmark. The audio covers its importance and how it helped reduce shipwrecks in a dangerous part of the ocean.
10 min
Nauset Lighthouse
The guide repeats information about the Nauset Light as it is a key Cape Cod symbol and part of the scenic route.
10 min
The Three Sisters Lighthouses
The route includes the Three Sisters Lighthouses, unique for being far inland among trees rather than on the coast. The audio explains their history and Cape Cod’s transformation from Native land to fishing and tourist areas.
10 min
Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary
An optional detour leads to this sanctuary with five miles of trails, featuring four biomes and a variety of birds and wildlife, ideal for hikers and nature watchers.
10 min
Marconi Wireless Station
The tour passes Marconi Station, where the first transatlantic wireless message was sent. The guide explains its role in the Titanic rescue efforts in 1912.
10 min
Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail
Another optional stop, this one includes a one-mile trail showcasing diverse habitats: beach, marsh, forest, and salt plain. The audio also discusses Cape Cod’s whaling history.
10 min
Pilgrim Spring Trail
This short hike leads to one of the first freshwater springs found by Pilgrims after landing. The trail is part of the approach to Provincetown.
10 min
Macmillan Pier
Located in Provincetown, this pier has been the launch point for thousands of ships and today serves mainly whale-watching tours. The audio describes the mix of historical and current use.
10 min
Pilgrim Monument
The tour stops at the Pilgrim Monument, a 250-foot granite structure completed in 1910. Visitors can climb it for panoramic ocean views. The audio also covers the Mayflower Compact made by the Pilgrims.
Pilgrim's First Landing Park
The final stop is the park where the Mayflower first landed on November 11th, 1620. The audio invites visitors to reflect on the settlers’ arrival after a long sea voyage. This marks the official end of the tour.
10 min
Pilgrim Monument And Provincetown Museum
This stop notes the nearby Provincetown town hall with its clock tower and focuses on the Pilgrim Monument tower, a prominent Cape Cod landmark.
Historic Pharmacy
The tour mentions the Pharmacy, operating from 1875 to 2009 at the same location. It was a popular local hangout, with a soda fountain and stools, and was frequented by playwright Tennessee Williams.
10 min
Souvenir Shops and Local Restaurants
An area with shops and restaurants leads to the beach. The audio suggests walking through if conditions allow.
10 min
Freemason Lodge
This historic lodge was founded by Paul Revere in 1795. The building itself dates to 1826 after local opposition to the Freemasons. The audio covers its early history.
10 min
Pilgrim's First Landing Park
The audio reiterates the location where the Mayflower first touched land. The memorial circle was paved in 1917 by Pilgrim descendants, with additional local commemorations.
10 min
Meeting point
Start eastbound on US-6 (Route 6) near the Cape Cod Visitor Center (Mid-Cape Hwy, Barnstable, MA 02630), Visitor Center on your right, heading toward Provincetown. Suggested start; we’re not affiliated and staff won’t have tour info. Audio auto-starts—check email/text for setup and download.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.