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Ultimate Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Gloucester and Rockport
Ultimate Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Gloucester and Rockport
Ultimate Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Gloucester and Rockport
Ultimate Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Gloucester and Rockport
Ultimate Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Gloucester and Rockport

Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport

By Stories with Action
7.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$29 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Discover the natural beauty of New England’s most picturesque coastline with this narrated driving tour. Hear the tragic tale of the Perfect Storm and how that fateful day still reverberates along this coast. Cruise past perfect beaches, explore the history of quaint fishing towns, visit iconic lighthouses, and learn why the locals find the call of the sea so impossible to resist.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

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Activity location

  • Gloucester Visitor Center at Stage Fort Park
    • 24 Hough Avenue
    • 01930, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gloucester Visitor Center at Stage Fort Park
    • 24 Hough Avenue
    • 01930, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

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Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • Opening hours: Fri 6:00 am-9:00 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$29.01 x 1 TravellerNZ$29.01
Total
Price is NZ$29.01

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's includedGreat value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • What's includedWhat's includedEngaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPerfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tonnes of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's includedComprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGo at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's includedHands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email with instructions. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the separate app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular.
  • How to start the tour: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once on-site. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing Savings: why pay for an expensive, crowded, and limited bus tour — priced per person! — when you can have ONE amazing audio guide on your OWN phone for your WHOLE group?
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It's perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favourite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalised stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilise the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalised, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
  • Minimum Mobile OS Requirement: iOS 14 or later / Android 9 (Pie) or later. It is compatible with iPad models that have a GPS chip.

Activity itinerary

Gloucester Visitor Center at Stage Fort Park
  • 10m
Our Cape Ann excursion begins at the Gloucester Visitor Information Centre. We'll get our view breathtaking views of the waterfront from this point. Note: This 24 mile-long tour covers the essentials of Cape Ann in 1-2 hours.
Tablet Rock
  • 5m
Instead of setting off on our drive right away, we'll first check out the most striking feature of the scenery: the massive Tablet Rock. In 1907, the plaque the rock was unveiled to Commemorate the first settlers in this area.
Stage Fort Park
  • 5m
We can also choose to walk around this area before our driving, admiring the amazing views of the park, the ocean, and the city.
The Fishermen's Memorial
  • 5m
Our drive along Cape Ann's scenic harbour begins once we cross the canal. First, we'll admire Cape Ann's most famous momument: the Fisherman's Memorial. As we continue, we'll learn about the significance of fishing in Cape Ann's past — and the famous film about it, "The Perfect Storm".
Gloucester HarborWalk
  • 5m
Here we can choose to pause again to explore Cape Ann's Harborwalk. Along the path are 41 granite slabs containing pieces of the town’s long, odd, sometimes sad history. These “storey moments,” as they are called, were put together by teams of volunteers eager to show the world what Gloucester is made of. Taken together, they form a mosaic of this strange, beautiful place.
Cape Ann Whale Watch
  • 5m
Cape Ann and Glouchester’s whale watching industry guarantees whale sightings with every voyage. Their boats often take passengers to a marine wildlife preserve that’s been called one of the top five whale-watching destinations in the entire world!
Niles Beach
  • 5m
As we drive along scenic Cape Ann's waterfront, we'll discover beaches both big and small. We can choose to stop at one, some, or all, as we learn more about what's unique about each one.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House
  • 5m
Beauport, also known as Sleeper–McCann House, Little Beauport, or Henry Davis Sleeper House, is a beautiful historic home tucked away on the Cape Ann waterfront. As we drive, we'll dive back into Cape Ann's history.
Eastern Point Lighthouse
  • 5m
During the early 1800s, maritime trade in Gloucester was booming. Ships travelling between these ports and China or India were turning enormous profits, and captains started to become especially anxious at the prospect of losing their extremely valuable cargo in a shipwreck. Enter: lighthouses!
Thacher's Island
  • 5m
Thacher Island is a small island off Cape Ann on the Massachusetts coast in the United States. It is a part of the Town of Rockport. It was a place where some naval confrontations, both minor and major, took place, which helped secure a victory for the colonists.
Cape Ann Light Station
  • 5m
Annisquam Harbour Light Station is a historic lighthouse on Wigwam Point. As we approach, we'll learn more about shipwrecks, shipping, fishing, and maritime trade.
Motif #1
  • 5m
Our brings us to "the most painted building in America"!
Bearskin Neck
  • 5m
This land was once home to a large number of bears, but don’t worry! They’re long gone now. According to legend, one such bear was caught by the tide and killed in 1700, which is how this place got its name.
Rockport
  • 5m
Our scenic drive along Cape Ann now leaves Gloucester and brings us into Rockport. We'll learn more about Rockport and the region as we drive.
Rockport Granite Pier
  • 5m
Granite Pier is one of the Rockport’s oldest piers. As you might have guessed, this used to be where ships would be loaded with granite for transport. As we explore the pier and nearby beaches, we'll get a better understanding of the Cape Ann of days past, and that of the present. Our drive then continues along Halibut Point and Harvey Reservation.
Halibut Point State Park
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Halibut Point State Park and Halibut Point Reservation are adjacent parcels of conserved, oceanside land located on Cape Ann in the town of Rockport, Massachusetts.
Front Beach
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Front Beach is a beautiful sandy beach on Sandy Bay in Rockport. From warm summer days to bright winter mornings, this beach is enjoyed by visitors
Plum Cove Beach
  • 5m
Located on Washington Street in the northern section of the City, this small, quiet beach has been enjoyed by families in Lanesville for many years. It is a great place to bring small children due to the small confines of the beach. Parking is limited and restricted to vehicles with a current City of Gloucester beach sticker.
Harvey Reservation
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Harvey Reservation is one of the best spots on Cape Ann to sit and watch the sunset. This small reservation offers a short trail, a granite bench, and a terrific spot for a seaside picnic.
Goose Cove Reservation
  • 5m
Our scenic drive along Cape Ann has finally looped back to Stop 1! We're nearly back at the Gloucester Visitor Information Centre.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGloucester Visitor Center at Stage Fort Park
    • 24 Hough Avenue
    • 01930, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGloucester Visitor Center at Stage Fort Park
    • 24 Hough Avenue
    • 01930, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

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