Plimoth & Patuxet: Historic Tours & Cultural Adventures

Immerse yourself in the living history of Plymouth with unforgettable Plimoth & Patuxet experiences. Journey through time with expert-led historical tours, authentic cultural encounters, and scenic walking adventures that bring America's earliest stories to life. From sailing on iconic vessels like the Mayflower II to exploring sacred landmarks, our curated selection of attractions offers the perfect day trip for history buffs and families alike. Discover the rich heritage of the Wampanoag people and the Pilgrims through immersive guided tours, nature walks, and unique maritime cruises. Book your historic adventure today and experience the true essence of Plymouth's cultural legacy!

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Rating

Rating

4.62★ average

Based on 967 pooled reviews with ~82% positive sentiment

Tour Price

Tour Price

$35–$159 typical

Wide range from $10 to $815

Tour Type

Tour Type

Walking & Historical

69% are walking tours, 62% focus on history

Tour Length

Tour Length

4.5 hours median

Typically ranges from 1.3 to 8.9 hours

Booking Info

Booking Info

Instant confirmation

100% of options include instant confirmation, 69% offer free cancellation

Special Features

Special Features

Private & Eco-friendly

31% are private tours and 31% are tagged eco-friendly

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Boston to Plymouth Day-Trip including Quincy, Plimoth Patuxet and Mayflower II
$159
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Boston to Plymouth Day-Trip including Quincy, Plimoth Patuxet and Mayflower II
Summary

Leave Boston behind and visit two iconic Plymouth Attractions on this amazing day trip to "America's Hometown" Plymouth, MA. This unique day trip travels through "The City of Presidents" Quincy, MA where you'll visit the birthplaces of two U.S. Presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams. You'll al...

Inclusions
  • Admission onboard the Mayflower II (except 7/10, 7/13 and 7/17)
  • Admission to the Grist Mill (as substitution for Mayflower on 7/10, 7/13 and 7/17)6
  • Pass through charming coastal towns while in route to Plymouth
  • Stop at Plymouth Rock, the historic disembarkation site of the Mayflower Pilgrims in 1620
  • Complimentary snacks & bottled water
  • Stop and view the Scituate Lighthouse and hear the amazing story of the “American Army of Two”
  • Complimentary Pick-Up/Drop-Off at one of our 5 strategically located pickup locations
  • Admission to Plimoth Patuxet Museum
  • Round-Trip Transportation via air-conditioned Mini Coach Bus
  • Boston to Plymouth Small Group Day-Trip
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Stop in Quincy to see the birthplaces of two U.S. Presidents John Adams and son John Quincy Adams
Exclusions
  • Gratuities (recommended)
Itinerary
  • Boston Harbor Cruises
  • Plimoth Patuxet Museums
  • Plymouth Rock - Pilgrim Memorial State Park
  • Plymouth Visitor Information Center
  • National Monument to the Forefathers
  • Quincy
  • Scituate Lighthouse
  • Weymouth
  • Cohasset
  • King Caesar House
  • Marshfield
  • Mayflower II
Good to know
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark, Infant seats are not available, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, Food and drink (non-alcoholic) is allowed on the bus
Cancellation Policy

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

Plimoth Patuxet Admission with Mayflower II & Plimoth Grist Mill
$35
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Plimoth Patuxet Admission with Mayflower II & Plimoth Grist Mill
Summary

It's America's Founding story! Plimoth Patuxet Museums is a living history museum that tells the story of the historic events of America's founding story: the arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620; the Mayflower Compact (founding document U.S. Constitution), relationship with the Wampanoag Nation and the ...

Inclusions
  • Plimoth Grist Mill is an add-on to Plimoth Patuxet- 6 Spring Lane, located at Brewster Gardens.
  • Mayflower is an add-on to Plimoth Patuxet. 3 miles north, you will need a car.
  • Exhibit @ Plimoth Patuxet: We Gather Together-Thanksgiving, the Making of an American Holiday
  • Plimoth Patuxet ticket: Historic Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, Craft Center
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • This is a ticket only and does not include Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
  • Plimoth Patuxet Museums
  • Plimoth Grist Mill
  • Mayflower II
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, At Plimoth Patuxet: Free golf cart service operated by staff to assist those with mobility concerns. Inquire on arrival with guest services., Museum is open in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, wear comfortable shoes., Amtrack station: Kingston/Plymouth line from South Station. Bus: Plymouth & Brockton from South Station. Recommend that you arrange livery service prior to arrival. Or visit seeplymouth and download the Ridecircuit app - free livery service, check schedule to get you from one location to another.
Cancellation Policy

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

Day Tour of Pilgrim Plymouth and Cape Cod from Boston
$159
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Day Tour of Pilgrim Plymouth and Cape Cod from Boston
Summary

Take advantage of your visit to Massachusetts by touring both Plymouth and Cape Cod combined. This tour offers scenic photo ops and points of interest spanning the period in American history from the 1600s through the 1800s. Each tour has a maximum group size of 14 to allow for a personal touch, so ...

Itinerary
  • Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center
  • Sandwich
  • Sandwich Boardwalk
  • Dexter’s Grist Mill
  • Sandwich Glass Museum
  • Mayflower II
  • Plymouth Rock - Pilgrim Memorial State Park
  • National Monument to the Forefathers
  • Boston
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

Plimoth Patuxet Museums: Entry Ticket
Summary

Four hundred years ago, the winds of change filled the Mayflower’s sails and brought pilgrims to a new land across the Atlantic, to the Indigenous homeland on the shores of Patuxet. Two cultures met, and their complex, interwoven history has shaped the United States. The Plimoth Patuxet Museums a...

Inclusions
  • Admission to Plimoth Patuxet (if selected)
  • Admission to the Mayflower II (if selected)
  • Admission to the Plimoth Grist Mill (if selected)
Good to know
  • wheelchair accessible
Plymouth Pilgrims Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
3 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$15
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Plymouth Pilgrims Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Summary

Visit the place where the Pilgrims landed! As one of the earliest English settlements in North America, Plymouth is an essential stop for any history lover. Get to know the Pilgrims, the Wampanoag who helped them, and learn what life was like in the New World. Plus, visit famous artifacts like Plymo...

Inclusions
  • Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
  • Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
  • This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
  • Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
  • Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
  • This tour is NOT a ticket or in-person guided tour
  • Offline GPS-enabled route map
  • NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Exclusions
  • Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Itinerary
  • Plymouth Visitor Information Center
  • Mayflower II
  • Plymouth Rock - Pilgrim Memorial State Park
  • Massasoit Statue
  • Pilgrim Hall Museum
  • Hedge House
  • Jabez Howland House
  • Plimoth Patuxet Museums
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download., How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • 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 No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience., Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you, Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones, New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want., For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour., 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., Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
Cancellation Policy

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

Plymouth & South Shore Private Tour from Boston
6 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellationLikely to sell out
$995
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Plymouth & South Shore Private Tour from Boston
Summary

This full day private tour combines some of the best coastal views in the region with Pilgrim history. First stop focuses on the Presidential history of John Adams and then for something completely different we swing by the first Dunkin' Donuts (how's that for random). Then it's sit back and enjoy...

Inclusions
  • Downtown Boston pick up and drop off
Itinerary
  • Quincy
  • Adams National Historical Park
  • Scituate
  • Scituate Lighthouse
  • Duxbury Beach Park
  • Plymouth
  • Plymouth Rock - Pilgrim Memorial State Park
  • Mayflower II
  • National Monument to the Forefathers
  • Boston
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

Plymouth Pilgrim Historic Self Guided GPS Audio Walking Tour
1.5 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$10
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Plymouth Pilgrim Historic Self Guided GPS Audio Walking Tour
Summary

The tour will take you from the decks of the Mayflower Two, a faithful replica of the Pilgrims’ ship, and end at the historic Jabez Howland House, the last standing home in Plymouth where Pilgrims actually lived. Along the way you'll walk for an hour and about a mile as you explore Plymouth rock, st...

Inclusions
  • Hands free location aware experience
  • Go at your own pace, anytime, the tour never expires.
  • Tour on our walking tour app in Plymouth
Exclusions
  • No food or drink
  • No Admission
  • No human guide, it's all on our walking tour app
Itinerary
  • Jabez Howland House
  • Mayflower II
  • Plymouth Rock - Pilgrim Memorial State Park
  • Massasoit Statue
  • Plymouth Rock - Pilgrim Memorial State Park
  • Church Of The Pilgrimage UCC
  • Plymouth
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

Plymouth Half Day Private Tour from Boston
4 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellationLikely to sell out
$695
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Plymouth Half Day Private Tour from Boston
Summary

If you've always wanted to see Plymouth Rock, this 4 hour tour lets you check it off the bucket list. It can fit snuggly into a Boston city break without using up too much of your time in the city. We pick up in downtown Boston and travel 50 minutes directly to Plymouth. There we'll do a walking to...

Inclusions
  • Downtown Boston pick up and drop off
Itinerary
  • Plymouth
  • Plymouth Rock - Pilgrim Memorial State Park
  • Mayflower II
  • National Monument to the Forefathers
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

Plymouth Ice Cream Sundae Cruise
$41
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Plymouth Ice Cream Sundae Cruise
Summary

Get ready for a mouthwatering ice cream sundae cruise in Plymouth, MA. Become the master dessert architect and load up your sundae with all the toppings your heart desires. Enjoy great music, limbo, and an awesome ride through Plymouth’s most famous landmarks. Board the boat and get ready to create...

Inclusions
  • Safety Equipment
Exclusions
  • Gratuity
Itinerary
  • Plymouth Rock - Pilgrim Memorial State Park
  • Mayflower II
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility, Waivers must be signed by all passengers prior to departure
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Best of Boston Small Group Tour to Plimoth Patuxet Museum
Summary

Plymouth Colony comes to life in our recreation of early Plymouth, complete with timber-framed houses furnished with reproductions of the types of objects that the Pilgrims owned, aromatic kitchen gardens, and heritage breeds livestock. At The Patuxet Homesite, learn about the Indigenous heritage ...

Itinerary
  • Plimoth Patuxet Museums
  • Mayflower II
  • Plimoth Grist Mill
  • National Monument to the Forefathers
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

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