Attractions & guided tours
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 Hours
Do this because
Visit Plymouth Rock, a historical landmark associated with early European arrival in the region
Learn about regional history including early interactions between European settlers and Indigenous peoples
Walk past the exact replica of the Mayflower ship the European settlers used to cross the Atlantic in 1620
Admire the picturesque, distinctly New England architecture of Plymouth
What to expect
Experience Plymouth's heritage through this self-guided walking audio tour. During the tour, you will see highlights of Plymouth and learn about the city's intriguing history.The tour begins with a walk along the waterfront where you'll receive an introduction to the history of both the English settlers who arrived in 1620 and the Wampanoag people who had inhabited the region for thousands of years. Your first stop offers a view of a replica of the Mayflower, the vessel that transported European colonists from England to Massachusetts.Next, you'll visit Plymouth Rock, the site traditionally associated with the 1620 landing of European settlers who established the Plymouth Colony. You'll discover the complex historical context surrounding this landmark while viewing this enduring historical symbol.The tour continues to the statue commemorating Ousamequin (also known as Massasoit), leader of the Wampanoag, where you'll learn about the historical relationship between the Wampanoag Nation and European settlers, including the circumstances that led to their initial alliance. You'll also gain historical perspective on the autumn harvest gathering of 1621, commonly referred to as the 'First Thanksgiving,' including historical details that differ from popular narratives.
What's included
Self-guided tour taken via the Action Tour Guide app
Unique password (sent by email) for access to the Action Tour Guide app
Live GPS map on your phone
Audio narration
Written text explanations
Route from stop to stop
List of stops along the route
What's not included
Transportation
Entry to paid attractions
Vehicle rentals
Parking
Food or drinks
What to remember
Know in advance:
This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you, and entrance tickets are not included. The app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
After booking, you will receive an email with instructions to download the app. You'll need to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Once you've downloaded the tour, you can use it offline
The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualise what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
You can take the tour anytime, as many times as you want. There is no expiration date
Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
136 Water St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Meeting point:
This tour begins at 136 Water St, Plymouth, MA 02360.