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Truro Cape Cod Lighthouse Tour
4.4
14 Ratings
Provincetown
Experience the beauty of Cape Cod’s lighthouses on a scenic tour. Visit the Highland Lighthouse in Truro for a tower tour, museum exploration, and gift shop browsing.
Experience the beauty of Cape Cod’s lighthouses on a scenic tour. Visit the Highland Lighthouse in Truro for a tower tour, museum exploration, and gift shop browsing.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Highland Light - This stop includes an approximately 90-minute tour of both the Cape Cod Light and the Highland House Museum. Participants will join guided tours for both attractions and have the opportunity to climb to the top of the oldest and tallest lighthouse on Cape Cod! Built in 1797, the Highland Light is steeped in maritime history. The…
- Highland Light - This stop includes an approximately 90-minute tour of both the Cape Cod Light and the Highland House Museum. Participants will join guided tours for both attractions and have the opportunity to climb to the top of the oldest and tallest lighthouse on Cape Cod! Built in 1797, the Highland Light is steeped in maritime history. The guided tour of the lighthouse allows visitors to ascend to the very top! Following this, there will be a pleasant 10-minute walk to the Highland House Museum. This remarkable museum is where Henry David Thoreau stayed while working on his renowned novel, Cape Cod. Originally the first hotel on the outer Cape, each room has been transformed into “museum rooms” that illustrate what life was like in the 1800s. The museum also features maritime, Native American, and art history. The renowned artists Edward & Josephine Hopper have a dedicated room showcasing some of their incredible works from the early to mid-1900s.
- Highland House Museum - This charming museum was one of the first hotels on The Cape. Discover where Henry David Thoreau stayed during his journey while writing his book, Cape Cod! Enjoy a guided tour inside the museum to experience life in the 1800s! Please note, the Highland House Museum will not be available for the Saturday 1:00 tour due to a staffing shortage.
- Cape Cod Provincelands Trail - En route to the historic Cape Cod Lighthouse and Highland House Museum, the journey passes through the Provincelands National Park, offering breathtaking views of the famous Cape Cod sand dunes and the iconic Beech Forest!
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Other
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Other
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Tips
Additional Information
Discover the rich history of Cape Cod with a visit to Highland Lighthouse, the oldest and tallest lighthouse on the Cape, proudly overlooking the Atlantic since 1797. Once a vital guide for sailors navigating the Outer Cape’s dangerous shoals, it continues to serve as an active navigational aid and a cherished emblem of maritime tradition.
Join the tour…
Discover the rich history of Cape Cod with a visit to Highland Lighthouse, the oldest and tallest lighthouse on the Cape, proudly overlooking the Atlantic since 1797. Once a vital guide for sailors navigating the Outer Cape’s dangerous shoals, it continues to serve as an active navigational aid and a cherished emblem of maritime tradition.
Join the tour for an unforgettable visit to Truro, where you can:
- Ascend the lighthouse tower for breathtaking coastal vistas
- Explore the keeper’s house and browse the onsite gift shop
- Visit the Truro Highland Museum, showcasing local maritime history, Edward Hopper’s connections to Cape Cod, and tales from the area’s early tourism
- Enjoy a picturesque drive to and from the Lighthouse
Whether you’re a lighthouse enthusiast or simply appreciate coastal history, this experience provides a unique insight into the life and legacy of Cape Cod’s rugged coastline.
Lighthouse and museum admission are included in the tour price.
- Children must be at least 48” tall to climb due to height of stairs & ladders
- No flip flops are allowed if climbing the lighthouse tower
Location
Provincetown Town Hall
Commercial Street
Directly in front of Provincetown Town Hall
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(14 Ratings)
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Markme4715ql
Jun 9, 2025
A fine litte something for everyone in the family, young to old. - Is there such a place as "off the beaten path" on Cape Cod? (It's not on the main hightway!) This wonderful Highland House museum surprised us with well thought-out historical and cultural exhibits, not to mention a fantastically crafted Doll House - equal to the finest anywhere. We especially appreciated a small exhibit dedicated to the indiginous Wampanoag peoples, and another exclusively devoted to the Portuguese who came to the region. And, there's the Truro Lighthouse tossed in for extra delight.
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Rick_w
Aug 31, 2024
The Great Truro Lighthouse experience. - The tour guide Alisha was great, very personal and knowledgeable about the area. Is comfortable with the job and good at answering our questions. The goodie bag was a pleasant surprise. I had been visiting the area for many years, so I knew a lot of the history. Alisha seemed spot on with her information. Didn't get the same info as I got from the other town tour where we learned about the captain's housed and dunes, but that's probably not in the script. I thought we'd get a tour from Aisha once we got to the lighthouse but we were on our own -- which was kinda ok. Not your worry, but the video at the lighthouse was in a bad place. too much back and fourth traffic. Would like more tours in this category -- also simple harbor tours. I saw a great deal of places on the lighthouse map, that I haven't visited -- that could be great. You don't seem to have them on the site and the ones there are sunset or really expensive.
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Angela_f
Jul 30, 2024
Great tour - Our tour guide did a great job giving information about the history of Provincetown. Unfortunately I can’t remember her name. She was friendly and did a wonderful job. Highly recommend.
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Daytrip821606
Jul 27, 2024
Great experience! - Rhonda was our guide. She made the trip so fun. Shared a lot of great history and interesting facts. Highland tower and museum were very interesting. Thanks Rhonda!!! Barbara, Kevin, Ray and Marguerite.
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Navigate67174961563
Jul 19, 2024
Hidden gem of a light house! - The tour is very informative. The drive through The National Seashore is interesting, also. Not only do you learn about the lighthouse, you get to climb it. Tracy, our guide gave an excellent history of the area. I recommend this tour. It is worth your time.
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391wendyb
Jul 16, 2024
Great tour - The tour and the guide were great.After the tour she drove us to my car as my friend was having trouble with the walking.this is a must do and well worth the money
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Tour19217640104
Jun 27, 2024
Great experience - Our guide Tracy was very nice and knowledgeable. Very nice view of the lighthouse and all the beaches. Would definitely suggest this to anyone visiting this area
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Gregory_p
Jun 20, 2024
Fun Tour - Fantastic tour! Our guide was amazing. She pointed out all the details of the sites and we never felt rushed.
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Margaret_c
Sep 17, 2024
Nice afternoon excursion - Views were gorgeous, museum was interesting and fun seeing the golfers. Loved the history of the lighthouse
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Gretchenejohnston
Sep 29, 2024
Overpriced Van ride - Save your money and drive yourself!! The van “tour” there was nothing special. We did not get up close to any other lighthouses. The driver just points to two in the distance. Upon arriving to the lighthouse, we found out that the museum was closed. As that was included in the tour price, I felt a partial refund should have been offered. It costs $8 per person to enter the lighthouse and the same for the museum. So $32 versus $130….
I recommend driving yourself to the lighthouse as it’s worth climbing to the top to check out the great views! Unfortunately, I can’t comment on the museum because we never saw it.
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