Cape Cod Old Kings Highway Self Guided Scenic Audio Driving Tour
By WalknTours
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Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 4h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
Explore the charm of Cape Cod on the Old Kings Highway, a scenic drive along Massachusetts Route 6A. This self-guided tour reveals centuries-old villages, picturesque landscapes, and historic landmarks from Sandwich to Provincetown. Discover the stories of early settlers and maritime legends as you meander through colonial homes, cranberry bogs, and art-filled towns. Perfect for history enthusiasts and leisurely travellers alike, this tour offers a unique perspective on Cape Cod’s heritage. Plan for a full day to soak in the sights, whether you’re drawn by summer sun or fall foliage.
- Scenic self-guided drive through Cape Cod’s historic Route 6A
- Visit charming towns including Sandwich, Barnstable, and Provincetown
- Discover colonial homes, art galleries, and cranberry bogs along the way
- Ideal for all travellers seeking history and beautiful landscapes
Activity location
- The Three Sisters Lighthouses
- Cable Road
- Eastham, Massachusetts, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center
- 60 Ed Moffitt Drive
- 02563, Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States
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Cape Cod Old Kings Highway Self Guided Scenic Audio Driving Tour in English
- 4h
- Opening hours: Thu 12:00am-11:30pm
- English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $16.77 x 1 TravellerCA $16.77
Total
includes taxes & fees
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
What's included, what's not
- Carplay or use on your phone, the tour plays automatically using GPS as you drive.
- Go at your own pace, anytime, the tour never expires
- Self-Guided Driving Tour of Cape Cod and Old Kings Highway on our Self-Guided Tour App
- No Admission to sites on Cape Cod this is only a driving tour and all outside
Know before you book
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
The Three Sisters Lighthouses
- 10m
Photograph the red-and-white Nauset Light, one of Cape Cod’s most recognisable landmarks, before walking to the nearby Three Sisters. The three small wooden towers were built to create a distinctive navigational pattern that sailors could recognise from the sea.
Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center
- 10m
This free, family-friendly museum explains the history, engineering, and daily operation of the Cape Cod Canal. Visitors can explore exhibits and watch boats travel through the protected waterway that helped ships avoid the dangerous waters around the Cape.
Sandwich Historic District
- 10m
Explore the oldest town on Cape Cod, settled in 1637 and filled with colonial homes, museums, locally owned shops, cafés, and historic landmarks. City centre Sandwich is an ideal introduction to the villages and stories found along the Old King’s Highway.
Old West Barnstable Cemetery
- 10m
This historic cemetery contains gravestones dating to the early 1700s, including the grave of legendary naval officer Captain John “Mad Jack” Percival. Look for classic New England gravestone carvings featuring winged skulls, cherubs, urns, and willow trees.
Taylor-Bray Farm
- 10m
Operating since 1639, this historic farm is home to Scottish Highland cattle, goats, sheep, donkeys, and chickens. Visitors can also follow a boardwalk towards Black Flats Marsh for peaceful views of Cape Cod Bay.
Cape Cod Museum of Art (Pass by)
Discover artwork inspired by Cape Cod’s villages, beaches, people, and distinctive coastal light. The museum features generations of regional artists, while the outdoor sculpture garden can be explored without entering the museum.
Scargo Tower - OPEN AS OF JUNE 2021
- 10m
Climb this 30-foot cobblestone observation tower for one of the widest panoramic views on Cape Cod. Built in 1901, the tower overlooks Scargo Lake, Cape Cod Bay, and the surrounding villages and woodlands.
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History (Pass by)
Explore exhibits about Cape Cod’s wildlife, marine environments, geology, and coastal ecosystems. Nature trails lead from the museum through woodlands, salt marshes, and tidal landscapes.
Nickerson State Park
- 10m
This nearly 2,000-acre park contains pine forests, campsites, bicycle trails, and eight clear, spring-fed kettle ponds. It is one of the best stops on the route for swimming, hiking, biking, picnicking, and family recreation.
Fort Hill Trail
- 10m
Walk the one-mile Fort Hill Trail for sweeping views over Nauset Marsh, open fields, woodlands, and historic Indigenous sites. Nearby, the Captain Penniman House preserves the grand home of a successful 19th-century whaling captain.
Eastham Windmill
- 10m
Visit the oldest working windmill on Cape Cod, originally built in 1680 and carefully preserved as one of the region's most iconic historic landmarks. For centuries, the windmill ground corn into meal for local families, and today visitors can admire its traditional wooden construction, learn about early colonial life, and explore one of the Cape's most photographed pieces of living history. It's also located just minutes from First Encounter Beach, where the Pilgrims first encountered the Wampanoag people.
Coast Guard Beach (Pass by)
Frequently ranked among America’s most beautiful beaches, Coast Guard Beach features expansive sand, Atlantic surf, dunes, and dramatic ocean views. The area is also connected to Cape Cod’s courageous surfmen and shipwreck-rescue history.
Highland Light
- 10m
Commissioned by President George Washington in 1797, Highland Light was Cape Cod’s first lighthouse. Visitors can explore the grounds, enjoy Atlantic views, and take a seasonal guided climb to the top of the historic tower.
Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum (Pass by)
Climb the 252-foot granite tower commemorating the Pilgrims’ first landing in Provincetown and the signing of the Mayflower Compact. The museum presents Provincetown’s maritime, Indigenous, artistic, and Pilgrim history, with panoramic views from the monument’s summit.
Pilgrim's First Landing Park
- 10m
Pilgrims' First Landing Park marks the approximate spot where the Mayflower passengers first came ashore in New England on November 11, 1620, before eventually sailing on to Plymouth. Today, visitors can stroll along the waterfront, read the historic monument, enjoy views across Provincetown Harbour towards Long Point Lighthouse, and stand where one of America's most significant colonial stories began.
Old Kings Highway
- 10m
Travel the historic Old Kings Highway and learn the stories along the drive.
Location
Activity location
- The Three Sisters Lighthouses
- Cable Road
- Eastham, Massachusetts, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center
- 60 Ed Moffitt Drive
- 02563, Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States
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