Cape Cod & Provincetown Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
Explore all that Cape Cod has to offer with this self-guided driving tour, from quintessential lighthouses to sandy beaches! As you drive, discover the Cape’s seafaring traditions, Pilgrim history, and miles of beautiful beaches. From Barnstable to Provincetown, visit Nauset Lighthouse (the unofficial Cape icon), First Encounter Beach (which the Pilgrims explored), Marconi Station (a must-do) & more!
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.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
How to start touring: 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 No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
What To Expect
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. Note: This 65+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Cape Cod in 2-3 hours. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Scargo Tower
An optional detour takes us past the fish-shaped Scargo Lake. According to Nauset legend, this lake was built by a great chieftain to comfort his daughter, who could not stop weeping over three dead fish. We'll also learn about the Nauset party who first spotted the Mayflower, and the fears they had about its approach.
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Cape Cod & Provincetown Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour
What‘s Included
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
This tour is NOT a ticket or in-person guided tour
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
214 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Best Decision We Made During Our Cape Cod Visit
X532QCjamest,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We chose this tour because we wanted to explore Cape Cod at our own pace, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The driving tour was easy to follow, with interesting stories and local history that brought the area to life and led us to places we might have otherwise missed. When we reached Provincetown, we got the walking audio tour as well, which was a fantastic addition and helped us discover charming streets, hidden spots, and the town’s unique character. The flexibility to stop whenever we wanted made the whole experience feel personal and stress-free. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Cape Cod for the first time.
Great activity for a...
Amelia L,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great activity for a rainy day. Just can’t get out to look at the sights. Wish there was flexibility to start at other locations-we had to drive 20 minutes to start.
A Great Buy To Learn the Land
broro777,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great buy. We were able to go all over Cape Cod and as we approached another site, the narrator would come on and tell us new information. The history lesson we learned about how the natives americans interacted with the "Pilgrims" and vica versa. It was eye opening.
Easy to follow
Todd R,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I appreciate the info given and was easy to follow. And like that I can replay any segment at any time
Missed lighthouses
Joanne B,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00A few glitches. It couldn't keep up while even slowed down or stopped. We missed 4 lighthouses, circled around routes, and went to "alternate routes".
Good walking tour
Dawn C,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The walking tour was very descriptive and easy to follow. It provided the highlights of downtown and offered good suggestions.
A Local's Guide in Your Car!
Alaskan430,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was excellent. We chose the start near Provincetown's MacMillan Pier and loved the local insights we got while driving. It's a perfect self-paced road trip, giving you the freedom to explore every beach.
Difficult to navigate
Holly H,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Very difficult to navigate while using app. Talking during navigating should be going on. Got lost. Gave up. Did enjoy what we did hear
pleasant experience
karendE7191PH,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour was very informative and enjoyable. The only issue was that after we stopped for lunch at MacMillan Wharf the audio tour would not start again!
Nice way to see the Cape
suezq1013,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Tour was great , we loved the ability to stop at different locations and not felling rushed. Directions were very clear and easy to follow . Very easy to pick and skip attractions depending on personal choice.
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