Historic Salem Walking Tour

Name: Historic Salem Walking Tour
Brand: Shaka Guide
SKU: 146
Price: 9.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.81 (2400 reviews)

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Massachusetts

4.9

61249 ratings

$9.99

Grand historic brick building with tall white columns, wide stone steps, and a golden eagle statue on the roof.

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Historic Salem Walking Tour

Massachusetts

4.9

61249 ratings

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$9.99

About The Tour

This tour introduces you to some of the most surprising firsts that took place in Salem, along with the city’s deep maritime roots and historic wharfside buildings. We’ll take you to a beautiful public park, a famous author’s childhood home, a haunted hotel, a famous seaside mansion, and walk the pier to a classic New England lighthouse.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

• Tour the historic mansion, gardens, and Hawthorne’s childhood home, possibly haunted.
• Relax on Salem’s waterfront with green lawns and ocean views.
• Walk the long pier to the lighthouse and board a replica ship.
• Explore this historic Custom House where Nathaniel Hawthorne once worked as a surveyor.
• Stroll through Salem Common with paths, a gazebo, and playground areas.

Sample Tour Audio

Turner's Seafood, Lyceum Hall & Bell's Telephone

Two Special Candies Invented in Salem

The Custom House

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Tour Stops

Salem Common

The House of the Seven Gables

Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie

The Custom House

Derby Lighthouse

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4.9 (61249 Users)

Pamela Mendez
1 day ago
Android

Incredible! We loved the app. heard many recommendations from the local as well as from tourists. It did not fail. I would highly recommend it!

Scott Critchfield
1 day ago
Android

Lake Tahoe was fun. Some of the sights were closed for infrastructure updates, but overall very enjoyable. Love the quick stops. The Fire Lookout was worth the hike.

anna conway
2 days ago
Android

The app is great! It is like having a personal tour guide in the car with you. It is very informative and entertaining. I will definitely be trying this for the other islands, too.

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What is Salem, Massachusetts, known for in maritime history?

Salem played a major role in early American sea trade, especially in the 1700s and 1800s. It became one of the richest ports, trading with Asia, the West Indies, and Europe. The Salem Maritime National Historic Site honors this legacy with histori...

What is Salem’s connection to the National Guard?

Salem is recognized as the birthplace of the U.S. National Guard. In 1637, the first militia regiment was formed here to defend the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Today, Salem honors this history with the Salem Armory and related landmarks.

What to expect when visiting Salem, Massachusetts, during Halloween in October?

October in Salem is busy, festive, and filled with Halloween-themed events. The city hosts "Haunted Happenings," a month-long celebration with parades, ghost tours, and costumes. Expect large crowds, early bookings, and themed attractions across t...

What is an Audio Tour Guide?

Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here’s how it works:

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Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.

Tour FAQs

This tour has 10 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops, and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, Here’s What You Need To Know Before You Go!

Sun protection (sunscreen, hat)
Comfortable, supportive, broken-in walking shoes
A phone charging cable for outlets at cafes or hotel lobbies to boost your battery life
A backup phone battery
A jacket/layers for cooler or windy days

The House of the Seven Gables: Prices vary. Check this site for the up-to-date prices.
Salem Ferry Fares range from $20 - $40

The tour stops have seasonal hours of operation. The site’s facilities and restaurants also have varying hours of operation.

Salem Armory Visitor Center
- Daily 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
The House of the Seven Gables
- Daily 10 am - 6 pm
Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie
- Daily 10 am - 5 pm
The Custom House
- Wednesday - Sunday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Waite & Peirce Gift Shop
- Hours vary, but mostly 10 am - 5 pm

The Historic Salem Walking Tour runs along a set path in one direction only, so it can’t be taken in reverse. To get the complete experience, we recommend joining the tour at the official starting point and following it as intended.

The Historic Salem Walking Tour follows a set route and moves in one direction only, so guests aren’t able to join midway along the path. To enjoy the full experience and all the stories shared along the way, we recommend you or your group begin the tour at our recommend starting point.

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.

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