Truro Cape Cod Lighthouse and Highland House Museum Tour

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About this activity

Step into Cape history with a visit to Highland Lighthouse—Cape Cod’s oldest and tallest lighthouse, proudly standing watch over the Atlantic since 1797. Once a critical beacon for mariners navigating the Outer Cape’s treacherous shoals, it remains an active aid to navigation and a beloved symbol of maritime heritage.

Join us for an unforgettable stop in Truro, where you’ll have time to:

Climb the lighthouse tower for sweeping coastal views
Explore the keeper’s house and onsite gift shop
As an alternative to climbing, you can visit the Truro Highland Museum, featuring local maritime history, Edward Hopper’s Cape Cod connections, and stories from the area’s earliest tourism
And enjoy a scenic drive to and from the Lighthouse

Whether you’re a lighthouse aficionado or simply love coastal history, this experience offers a rare glimpse into the life and legacy of Cape Cod’s rugged shoreline.

Choice of Lighthouse or Museum admission included in the tour price.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Mayflower Trolley & Excursions

Ages: Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Highland Light

45 min Admission included

Here we will stop and allow for an approximate 90 minute tour of both the Cape Cod Light and the Highland house Museum. We will join guided tours for both and be able to climb to the top of the oldest and tallest light house on Cape Cod! The Highland Light was built in 1797 and is rich in maritime history. This will be a guided tour of the lighthouse and we'll be able to climb to the very top!

After we will enjoy a 10 minute stroll to the Highland House museum. This is a fabulous museum where Henry David Thoreau stayed while working on his great novel Cape Cod. The museum once was the 1st hotel on the outer Cape and each room has been turned into "museum rooms" depicting what life would have been like living in the 1800's. The museum is also filled with maritime, Indian and art history. The great artists Edward & Josephine Hopper, have their very own room showcasing some of the incredible produced in the early to mid 1900's.
Highland House Museum

45 min Admission included

A beautiful museum which was one of the first hotels on The Cape. See where Henry David Thoreau stayed on his journey while writing his book Cape Cod! Visit inside the museum on a guided tour to see how life was in the 1800's!

Unfortunately, the Highland House museum will NOT be available on the Sat. 1:00 tour due to museum staffing shortage.
Cape Cod Provincelands Trail

Passing by

On our way to the historic Cape Cod Light House and Highland House Museum we'll travel thru the Provincelands National Park and take in the beautiful natural scenery of the famous Cape Cod sand dunes and iconic Beech Forest!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Directly in front of Provincetown Town Hall

End point

Directly in front of Provincetown Town Hall

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

Options

Truro Cape Cod Lighthouse and Highland House Museum Tour
Extended Lighthouse Tour

Custom Pickup / drop off

Duration: 5 hours: A customized tour that will also include Nauset Lighthouse in Eastham, and the Chatham Lighthouse in Chatham.

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