Highland House and Cape Cod Lighthouse Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on a privately guided journey through Truro’s soul, where history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes converge. This tour weaves together three iconic Cape Cod landmarks: The Highland House Museum, Highland Links Golf Course, and the historic Highland Light. Begin at Highland Light, Cape Cod’s oldest lighthouse (1797). Ascend 69 steps to the lantern room for panoramic Atlantic Ocean views and hear the thrilling tale of its 1996 relocation. Next, step into the Highland House Museum, a 1907 farmhouse-turned-hotel-turned-cultural gem. Once a haven for literary giant Henry David Thoreau, who penned parts of Cape Cod here. Explore rooms inspired by Edward and Josephine Hopper’s artistry. Stroll along the Highland Links Golf Course, America’s first 9-hole links course. Nestled amid rolling dunes and windswept grasses. Available June-September only.
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission fee
What's not
- Tips
Itinerary
Truro’s Timeless Trio: A Thrilling 2-Hour Guided Tour of Highland House, Highland Links & Cape Cod Lighthouse Dive into Truro’s captivating past with our exhilarating 90 minute guided tour through the Cape Cod National Seashore’s historic gems! Start at the legendary Cape Cod Lighthouse (Highland Light, est. 1797), Cape Cod’s oldest beacon. Ascend 69 steps for jaw-dropping Atlantic vistas, uncovering tales of shipwrecks, its daring 1996 cliff-edge rescue, and visits by Thoreau and Hopper. Next, wander to the Highland House Museum, a 1907 hotel reborn as a cultural treasure. Marvel at Wampanoag artifacts, step into Hopper-inspired rooms, and admire vibrant local art. End with a scenic trek across Highland Links Golf Course (c. 1892), spotting rare migratory birds and ancient flora, capped with a zesty local seafood tasting. Meet at 6 Highland Light Rd, North Truro. June-September, $15 ticket. Book now—parking vanishes fast!
Perched on Truro’s cliffs in the Cape Cod National Seashore, Highland Light, established in 1797, is Cape Cod’s oldest and tallest lighthouse at 66 feet. Commissioned by George Washington, it guards treacherous waters with a flashing LED beacon. Moved 450 feet inland in 1996 to escape erosion, it offers 69-step climbs for stunning Atlantic views.
Nestled in Truro’s dramatic Cape Cod National Seashore, Highland Links Golf Course, dating to circa 1892, is a 9-hole Scottish-style gem perched on bluffs overlooking the Atlantic. Its rugged fairways, windswept dunes, and deep bunkers challenge golfers amid breathtaking ocean views. Near Highland Light, this historic course blends natural beauty with timeless play. Open April-October, book at 10 Highland Light Rd, North Truro.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- All tours meet directly in Front of the Truro Historical Society- Highland House Museum, Highland Light Road, Truro, Ma.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- PTown Walking Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
How it compares in Cape Cod
- Its from-price is 50% above the median of the 38 experiences we list in Cape Cod.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cape Cod
Cape Cod is a hooked peninsula of Massachusetts reaching into the Atlantic, with lighthouses, long sandy beaches, salt marshes and old fishing villages.
Cape Cod curls out from the Massachusetts mainland like an arm bent at the elbow, cut off from the rest of the state by the Cape Cod Canal, which opened in 1914. The Cape Cod National Seashore, created in 1961, protects miles of beach, dunes and marsh on the outer shore, and towns such as Chatham, Falmouth and Sandwich keep white clapboard houses, village greens and harbours.
Top-ranked sights in Cape Cod: Cape Cod Canal, Provincetown .
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