See Cape May Your Way - On Foot or by Golf Cart!

Painted Ladies, Porches & More Walking Tour

Take a guided walking tour from the Washington Street Mall to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., and experience charming Cape May, a National Historic Landmark city, up close. Delight in beautiful gardens as you learn about Victorian social history and Cape May’s colorful history along the way. Discover the interesting features of various Victorian styles and learn why front porches were so important to Victorian social customs. In July, August & September, a trolley shuttle will bring guests back to the mall. Comfortable shoes recommended.

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Architectural Walking Tour

See the architectural features of America’s only National Historic Landmark City up close on this one-hour walking tour that explores Cape May’s Historic District by foot. Put on your walking shoes and stroll along the sidewalks of streets such as Hughes Street, Ocean Street and Columbia Avenue, with a knowledgeable guide to describe the distinctive elements that make Victorian Cape May’s architecture so special. See where Victorian gamblers won or lost their shirts, where the Great Fire of 1878 burned and how it affected how the town looks today, and more. Tour begins and ends at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth. Comfortable shoes recommended.

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Fisherman's Wharf Tour

Take this guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf at the Lobster House Restaurant at Schellenger’s Landing and you’ll learn how your seafood gets from the sea to your table and discover how Cape May is a major commercial fishing port. Guests meet in front of the main entrance, next to the green awning at the Lobster House. The tour guide arrives by trolley to meet the tour. Get tickets online at capemaymac.org or at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street. Comfortable shoes recommended. 

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Backstreets & Byways Golf Cart Tours

This 90-minute breezy tour by electric cart departs from the Washington Street Mall and takes you off the beaten track along routes not usually traveled — Cape May’s “back streets and byways.” Discover the fascinating history of Cape Island, from its maritime and agricultural roots to its designation as a National Historic Landmark City, and more, from experienced guides with a professional driver. The cart will make two planned stops for photo opportunities. Tour returns to the Washington Street Mall.

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Whisper Technology

With the Whisper mini, communication on tour is much better and easier! The Whisper mini is a compact headphone that provides high quality sound as the guide transmits via headset and everyone on the tour has their own earpiece that fits as easily as sunglasses. Hear your guide more clearly and without distraction as if she were right next to you. It is offered on all walking tours and golf cart tours and has been proven to offer a crisp and clear sound, enabling a more engaging tour experience.

More Information

For more information visit capemaymac.org or call 609-884-5404. For accessibility information regarding our sites and tours, learn more here.