Private Tour

Local Legends and Lobster Roll Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Ice Cream cone from the Iconic "Nut House"

One Ice Cold Beer / Substitute non-alcoholic, soda or water

Lobster Roll/Substitute Hamburger or Hot Dog

What To Expect

Cannery Wharf, located at 387-395 Commercial Street in Provincetown, Massachusetts, was historically one of the town’s most picturesque and frequently painted wharves, known for its offset pier sheds and cupola, which created a striking composition. Originally owned by David Conwell in the 19th century, it served as a hub for outfitting whaling and fishing vessels. In 1882, L. Pickert & Company revitalized it as a fish-packing and canning operation, with the adjacent Small’s Wharf used for smoking fish. The wharf was damaged in 1926 when the Coast Guard cutter USCG Morrill sliced it in half during a storm. In 2019, the Town of Provincetown acquired the half-acre waterfront parcel using Land Bank funds and a $400,000 grant, transforming it into Cannery Wharf Park

Admission Not Applicable

Provincetown Library

The Provincetown Public Library, located at 356 Commercial Street in Provincetown, Massachusetts, is a cultural and historical gem housed in the historic Center Methodist Episcopal Church, a Second Empire-style building constructed in 1860. Converted into a library in 2002, it serves as a community hub, offering books, digital resources, programs, and events. Its iconic feature is a half-scale replica of the schooner Rose Dorothea, a 66-foot fishing vessel, displayed in the main reading room, commemorating Provincetown’s maritime heritage. The library also houses a significant archive of local history, including the Anthony Bourdain Collection, donated in 2023, featuring manuscripts and materials from his time in Provincetown. Open year-round, it’s a vital resource for residents and visitors, blending historic charm with modern services.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Lobster Legends & Coastal Bites History Tour

Reviews

5.00

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Our guide Cathy was fantastic!
sheldonr742,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Cathy, our guide, was fantastic ! Her knowledge and enthusiasm was infectious. We highly recommend her and this tour! We are Sheldon and Val Rohde from Dallas Texas.
Great Tour of The Cape
James P,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful and interesting experience! Our guide Cathy was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We were amazed about the history of the Cape. The Lobster roll & beer were good too!
P-town lobster sachay
Marcia L,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Cathy, our tour guide was awesome. She was fun, and very informative! Lobster roll was delicious Great afternoon!
Getting to know PTown.
lisadL385SV,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Cathi was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and fun!!! There was a good bit of diversity in the tour. We learned a lot about PTown. I hope she adds shots to the Old Colony Tap stop. :)
Delightful & engaging walking tour
K5408DNkathleenm,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Cathy’s an experienced local guide that can tailor your tour based on your interests. We covered a bit of history, arts, food, entertainment, local culture, and the natural environment in a short time. We learned a lot of interesting historical and cultural tidbits about Provincetown that we would never have noticed on our own.
Fun and history too!
spierce77,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Cathy was awesome! Never a dull moment and even though I’ve been coming to P-Town for years I still learned a lot! Will be taking her scary tour in October for sure!
Great tour, great facts, great lobster rolls!
Marissa A,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Such an informative and lively tour of Provincetown. This was a tale of two travelers- I’m from New England and learned lots of new facts and enjoyed a classic lobster roll. My husband is from the south, has never been to the cape and is iffy on lobster- he loved the lobster roll and said it may have just changed his mind on lobster and he’s a huge Anthony Bourdain and history junky and got all he could ask for from the tour!
Excellent informational tour of Ptown
Cristina C,
Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about Provincetown. We enjoyed learning about the history of the town and seeing historical areas that we would have overlooked not knowing they were there. I’d list a couple but wouldn’t want to spoil the surprise for others. We also enjoyed the treats that we experienced during the tour.
The Best of P-Town!
30brentn,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Took the family (16 year old triplet girls and wife) on this fun foodie tour in Provincetown. Our guide Cathy was so much fun! She was so knowledgeable and gave us an insider’s tour of this great seaport town. Highlights were the lobster rolls, Portuguese fried dough and roasted banana ice cream! We loved learning all about the early days of Cape Cod and the fascinating history about all of the renknown artists, authors, chefs and playwrights that began their careers in P-Town. As an Anthony Bourdain fan, it was aspirational to hear about how he got started and worked his way up from dishwasher to Food Icon. Cathy made this a memorable and fun experience!