Boston · CAPE COD AND PROVINCETOWN DAY TRIPS
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Here are the 15 best cape cod and provincetown day trips on the books right now, with what each costs, how long it runs, and the kind of visitor it suits. Number one is up there for a reason.
Boston pickup, Cape Cod Canal views, and a ferry cruise to Martha's Vineyard, with optional island tour for Aquinnah and Edgartown.
“Johnny Boston is the man! He made the trip to and from informative and easy. Martha’s Vineyard was amazing even though a bit chilly today. Thx again to Johnny and the team for an awesome experience.”
Boston to Martha’s Vineyard by ferry and coach, with gingerbread Oak Bluffs, Aquinnah cliffs, and optional 3-hour island tour.
“The tour was really fun and informative. Was a really great way to see the island. I would’ve liked maybe another 15 or 20 minutes at the first stop of Edgartown. There were so many cute shops and places to visit, but we really only had about 30 minutes.”
Hotel pickup plus ferry takes you to Martha’s Vineyard from Boston, with Cape Cod stops and optional 3-hour island tour.
“I had always wanted to see Martha’s Vineyard and this tour was a great way to get a sense of island and take in its charm! Everything was smooth with regard to the logistics/transportation. I would highly recommend signing up for the (optional) 3 hour island tour! You see the entire island with a local guide, such a bonus. It rained buckets the day we went, so that wasn’t ideal, but no one could control that. I also wish there had been some time on the tour or afterwards to shop and walk around. We had just enough time for lunch before getting on the ferry. Great tour and worth…”
Self-guided audio tour of Cape Cod and Provincetown with flexible driving, scenic stops, and Pilgrim-to-Nauset stories on lifetime access.
“An enjoyable audio tour with interesting historical tidbits you wouldn’t necessarily “google” on a normal drive through the area. The audio was brief enough to give you some facts, without distracting you from the driving directions.”
Speedy catamaran ferry from Boston to Provincetown with skyline views, onboard concierge help, and an easy, no-car Cape day.
“I was afraid my phone might die before boarding so the man in booth put my phone on charger then checked me in early. Off season September light day is quiet and pleasant crossing.”
Boston to Martha’s Vineyard by ferry with optional 3-hour island tour, local guides, easy pickup, and plenty of time for beaches and shopping.
“friendly and knowledgeable guides. pickup was easy and the minibus was comfortable.”
A private 4-hour Cape Cod night photo tour timed to moonlight or starlight, with pickup, expert guidance, and a matted print.
“Tim is a great teacher, this was a fantastic experience, highly recommend! Whole new way to look at photography. Can’t wait to try out on my own.”
Walk Chatham’s waterfront to Main Street on a guided food tasting with three savory stops, dessert, and one drink, plus local coupons.
“Mike was the perfect guide: personable, knowledgeable, flexible, unflappable. He made everything a breeze and was fun to hang around with. He was laser-focused on meeting our specific needs. Onto the food: The clam fritters and shriRead more”
Guided climb at Highland Light and a Henry David Thoreau museum visit, with a scenic Provincelands drive from Provincetown.
“Fantastic tour! Our guide was amazing. She pointed out all the details of the sites and we never felt rushed.”
9-hour small-group tour from Boston to Cape Cod Canal, Sandwich, and Plymouth, including Mayflower II, glass, grist mill, and more.
“more time at each place. 30 minutes at mayflower not enough”
A private open-air pedicab tour of Provincetown covers Commercial Street, Herring Cove, and First Landing Park fast, plus a Polaroid souvenir.
“There was no experience. We were never told what time to meet up for tour. I tried contacting people for over an hour with no response. By the time they contacted us it was too late for us to do your tour. Absolutely unprofessional company. They actual hung up on my wife once they got back to us.”
A 2-hour Cape Cod scavenger hunt drive with a remote host, photo-text clues, and stops in Truro, Hyannis, and Coast Guard Beach.
“We enjoyed the fact that there was help when we needed it and all the cheering us on. We had a great time and had LOTS of laughs! Would do it again in a heartbeat!!”
Kayak Popponesset Bay to the protected Popponesset Peninsula for calm wildlife spotting, guided by pros, small groups, $80.
“We had the two nicest guides. Mike and Kian were amazing!! They were so familiar with the wildlife and so helpful to teach us the basics. They even helped guides us for other things we can do locally. They were the best guides we could have hoped to get!”
Boston to Plymouth and Cape Cod in one day, with the Cape Cod Canal, Sandwich, Mayflower II, Plymouth Rock, and granite monuments, led by a patient guide.
“Coach was a great guide and was very patient and helpful with my elderly aunt. I highly recommend this tour!”
Paddle Popponesset Bay at sunset from Mashpee, see The Spit, spot wildlife, and learn from small-group guides on a 2-hour kayak tour.
“It was super fun ! We had Kyle as our guide he was very knowledgeable and helpful . My daughter found this adventure and loved it told me I had to go. She was right a must do if you are near Mashpee .”
