Top Cape Cod Walking Tours

Experience the best of Cape Cod in your own time without overlooking any sights with this self-guided driving tour. Download the app with its GPS map, audios, and text, and hit the road from the Cape Cod Visitor Center. Follow the route to see and learn about the peninsula's lighthouses, beaches, and sights, and take optional detours to relax, hike, or delve deeper into the cape's history. For lifetime access, you can dip in and out whenever you wish.

Herman Melville said this city was perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all of New England. On this tour you will explore the streets that inspired Melville's tale, showcasing the city's nineteenth-century architecture and the landmarks that played a crucial role in both the whaling industry and Melville's masterpiece. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk guiding you step by step through the streets. Stop anytime, and listen again later anytime.

Dive into Ptown’s culinary and cultural treasures on this 2-hour Anthony Bourdain centric stroll, savoring a lobster roll, Ice Cold Beer, and a Portuguese malasada (all of his favorites) while uncovering tales of Bourdain and seaside lore. Pass the Lobster Pot, its neon sign glowing, where Bourdain toiled in the 1970s. Roll by the Old Colony Tap, a 1937 dive bar Bourdain loved. Stop at Spiritus Pizza, a 1971 haven that sparked the 1990 riot and housed Bourdain. Savor a malasada at the Portuguese Bakery. Slow at Lopes Square, with its 1801 anchor from the 1873 railroad. Admire Cannery Wharf Park’s harbor views. Catch the UU Meeting House’s 1847 steeple. Pass the Provincetown Library, with its schooner and Bourdain’s archives. Wave at the A-House, a 1798 tavern of Tennessee Williams and Billie Holiday. End at the Boatslip Resort’s Tea Dance, a 1965 LGBTQ+ disco tradition!

Explore Provincetown's rich history with this self-guided walking tour! Discover the charm of Commercial Street, admire the towering Pilgrim Monument, and visit the bustling Beachcombers at Town Hall. Stop by the historic Adams Pharmacy and Whalers Wharf. Take in the architecture at 2 Masonic Place and the Martin House. Experience the legacy at the former Zora's Fish Market and Railroad Wharf. Pass by the Seth Nickerson House and the home of Jack Tworkov. Conclude at the stunning Land's End Inn and Pilgrim's First Landing Park. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

Toast to Provincetown’s vibrant past on history journey down Commercial Street, blending craft cocktails, local bites, and tales of bohemian spirit. Ideal for cocktail lovers and history buffs, this tour celebrates Ptown’s maritime, artistic, and LGBTQ+ legacy. Start at The Harbor Lounge sipping a cape Cod Blueberry vodka lemonade martini amid nautical relics and beautiful harbor views. Pass Lobster Pot, Gov. Bradford and the Old Colony Tap Room one of America's oldest bars. Stop at Spiritus Pizza, tied to the 1990 gays rights riot for two pipping hot slices. Pause at Lopes Square’s 1801 anchor. See Cannery Wharf Park’s harbor views. Catch UU Meeting House’s 1847 steeple. Pass Provincetown Library’s schooner. Wave at A-House (1798), loved by Tennessee Williams. Stop at a local favorite for a delicious fresh Espresso Martini. End at Boatslip Resort’s Tea Dance originating in the 1970's

Join Your guide Cathy and embark on a captivating journey through Provincetown’s West End, where the sands of time meet the tides of history. This unique walking tour weaves together the stories of ancient homes, weathered wharves, and steadfast lighthouses, all nestled along the shimmering edge of Provincetown Harbor. Designed to feel like a step into a living museum, this tour blends maritime grit, pilgrim lore, and bohemian charm, offering a soulful exploration of Cape Cod’s northernmost tip. This 90 minute walking tour covers about .5 mile along the West End of Commercial Street. Each stop pulses with Provincetown’s unique blend of history, art, and seafaring spirit, making this tour a love letter to a town that’s both timeless and ever-evolving. After the tour, opt for a Pedi-cab back to the center of town!

Enjoy complete flexibility and explore the parts of Massachusetts that most interest you with this collection of self-guided walking and driving tours. Receive 10 different itineraries and choose the day and time to use any of them. Use offline with GPS and learn about each place as you travel through.

Experience true local wines with a tasting at Plymouth Bay Winery, where talented vintners and chefs create wines, wine jellies and wine sauces from fruits that are native to the northeastern United States. Sample the entire collection of wines, and learn about using the jellies and sauces in your home cooking. Finish the tasting with an etched, commemorative glass from this unique winery in ‘America’s Hometown,’ just a stone’s throw away from historic Plymouth Rock.

Provincetown’s charming seaside facades hide a sinister past soaked in blood, betrayal, and supernatural terror. On this chilling self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover the dark underbelly of Provincetown’s history, from bloodthirsty pirates and treacherous mooncussers who lured ships to their doom. I’ll also tell you about the restless spirits that continue to haunt the town’s historic buildings and picturesque streets. Starting at the infamous American Horror Story house, you’ll journey through Provincetown’s most haunted locations. You’ll explore historic cemeteries where smallpox victims lie in unmarked graves, and pass by former funeral homes that now operate as quaint inns. Along the way, you’ll discover how this seaside paradise earned its ominous nickname “Helltown” after centuries of maritime tragedy and malevolence.

Discover P-town's LGBTQ+ sites, oldest gay bars and historic stories. Go at your own pace, anytime. Explore the rich history and cultural significance that have made Provincetown the gayest town in America. Go at your own pace, anytime. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour plays automatically as you walk making it a hands free heads up spooky experience. The tour is all outside. You can go anytime, 24/7/365. It does not enter any buildings :)

Learn about Plymouth through games on this interactive scavenger hunt. Using your smartphone as your guide, visit different locations and solve puzzles with your team. Enjoy the route at your leisure, as only puzzles are timed. As you enjoy the sights of Plymouth, unlock educational riddles to figure out where to go next.

Taste your way through the vibrant streets of Provincetown on a relaxed, flavor-packed walking food tour blending local bites with rich cultural history. Led by a local guide, this 3-hour experience explores one of New England’s most unique seaside towns, with multiple tasting stops at locally loved eateries and hidden gems. Provincetown is unlike anywhere else on Cape Cod—known for its thriving arts scene, maritime roots, and its role as one of the most welcoming LGBTQ+ destinations in the country. As you explore iconic spots like Commercial Street, you’ll enjoy curated tastings while hearing the stories that make this town unforgettable. From waterfront views to lively streets filled with character, this tour offers the perfect mix of food, history, and local insight—whether it’s your first visit or a return to a favorite escape.

Explore Provincetown in a unique way with this private, app-led scavenger hunt. Discover hidden gems, landmarks, and local trivia as you navigate the historic district. Perfect for everyday adventures, bachelorette parties, birthdays, or corporate team building. Choose your interactive role and compete or collaborate with your team. Challenges vary for a personalized experience and there are no reservations needed.

Embark on a privately guided journey through Truro’s soul, where history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes converge. This tour weaves together three iconic Cape Cod landmarks: The Highland House Museum, Highland Links Golf Course, and the historic Highland Light. Begin at Highland Light, Cape Cod’s oldest lighthouse (1797). Ascend 69 steps to the lantern room for panoramic Atlantic Ocean views and hear the thrilling tale of its 1996 relocation. Next, step into the Highland House Museum, a 1907 farmhouse-turned-hotel-turned-cultural gem. Once a haven for literary giant Henry David Thoreau, who penned parts of Cape Cod here. Explore rooms inspired by Edward and Josephine Hopper’s artistry. Stroll along the Highland Links Golf Course, America’s first 9-hole links course. Nestled amid rolling dunes and windswept grasses. Available June-September only.