Cape Cod Tours from Boston

Just 90 minutes from Boston by ferry or car, Cape Cod offers a peaceful getaway from the city. Soak up some history in Plymouth or Hyannis Port, enjoy a relaxing cruise, or try some of the area’s superb seafood. Here is what to know before you go.

Cape Cod Highlights 

• Visit the John F. Kennedy Memorial in Hyannis Port.
  
• Enjoy a sightseeing cruise along the Cape Cod Canal, or take a fast catamaran from Boston to Provincetown.
  
• Stroll through the Cape’s charming seaside villages.
  
• Explore historic Plymouth, including Plymouth Rock and the Plymouth Plantation Museum.
  
• Learn about the history of Sandwich, the oldest town on the Cape.
  

Things to Know 

• Hyannis Port is set about 73 miles (117 kilometers) from Boston, a journey of about 1.5 hours by road.
  
• Full-day trips can last up to 11 hours, so prepare for a long day.
  
• Pickup is available from select downtown Boston hotels.
  
• The fast catamarans only run only in the summer and early fall.
  
• Some Cape tours run only on a seasonal basis.