Private Tour
Cape Cod Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Explore Cape Cod’s scenic beauty with this self-guided driving tour. Visit the Cape Cod Visitor Center, then ascend Scargo Tower for breathtaking views. Discover Harwich and its picturesque Cape Cod Lavender Farm. Relax at Bank Street Beach, and delve into history at Eastham’s First Encounter Beach. Stop by Salt Pond Visitor Center, marvel at Nauset Light, and visit the Three Sisters Lighthouses. Enjoy nature at Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay, the Marconi Wireless Station, and serene trails.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person.
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.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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.
For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
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: The tour is over 77 miles long, with more than 64 audio stories, and takes about 3-4 hours to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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 Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Self guided Cape Cod driving tour
Larry S,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Didn’t seem to keep up with our vehicle. Had to turn around numerous times to get the narrator back on track
Ok, but not as good as some
Sally R,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00This audio tour seemed to have trouble keeping up with where we were. If we stopped to see something, it would repeat the last section of the narrative we heard before we stopped. It would also sometimes tell me to turn after I had already passed a street. I have used a different vendor for other audio tours in the past, and those were much better.
Great history lesson!
deborah f,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The stories were wonderful! However the narrative would repeat it self before or after the supposed location. Also, we missed, somehow the various points in Ptown. Not sure why.
We thought this was a...
Josie W,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We thought this was a great little app to guide you round the cape on a rainy day when going to the beach was not an option. We visited lots of things we wouldn’t have picked up on and found it was an easy to use fun app.
First Time in Cape May
Anita H,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The experience was eye opening. The history of the area was fascinating and kept us wanting to see places and know more. We were able to take great photos and it sparked a lot of conversation. Two comments the voice needs to sensitive to where and when turns are coming up since people do not know the area. Plus it should include instructions on how to get back to the starting point.
Very nice sightseeing drive
Lynn K,
Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Turn by turn directions. Map that shows / follows you. Stops that you might not know about. Great narrator and nice history lesson. You can get out and explore and then hit start to pick up where you left off. Would definitely buy these types of drives again.
Freedom to explore on your own time
Jennie H,
Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What I enjoyed most about this audio driving tour was the ability to stop and continue on your own. The information provided was greater than a stop at a visitors center. Although we only did 1/2 of round trip it was worth the value.
A FUN ADVENTURE WITh FRIENDS
NorthStar728131,
Mar 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The voice was not loud enough for us senior women. We could not understand what was being said but the idea was great. We had fun seeing new areas and did get out to explore. I would suggest using a stand alone Bluetooth to hook up to the car speakers if available.
Winter’s drive
Carmen R,
Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Historical info was interesting. Not an enormous amt of sights. Intermittent directions talked over/cancelling audio 😔. I’m a local, it was a nice drive on a cold sunny day. If you are a traveler and stop at the sites and took it all in or used it to help map a trip and augmented it in other ways it would be helpful. Note: the beaches highlighted are not accessible to nonresidents June-September.
An entertaining drive along Cape Cod
mariacS6467UM,
Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The drive back from a weekend away on the Cape was very interesting, we learned things along the way thanks to the self-guided tour we bought. It was very user friendly and we will do it again next time we travel.
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