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The historic House of the Seven Gables rises beside a lush colonial garden with manicured hedges and colorful flowers, overlooking Salem Harbor with sailboats visible in the background.
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Grand historic brick building with tall white columns, wide stone steps, and a golden eagle statue on the roof.
The historic House of the Seven Gables rises beside a lush colonial garden with manicured hedges and colorful flowers, overlooking Salem Harbor with sailboats visible in the background.
Illustrated map of the Historic Salem Walking Tour showing landmarks like the House of the Seven Gables, Salem Common, the Custom House, and Derby Lighthouse along a marked route through downtown Salem, Massachusetts.
Graphic showing the Shaka Guide app on a smartphone with features highlighted: authentic storytelling, offline map, satisfaction guarantee, automatic tour playback, no cell service required, tours never expire, turn-by-turn directions, reliable phone support, and local music.
Tour media
Grand historic brick building with tall white columns, wide stone steps, and a golden eagle statue on the roof.
The historic House of the Seven Gables rises beside a lush colonial garden with manicured hedges and colorful flowers, overlooking Salem Harbor with sailboats visible in the background.
Illustrated map of the Historic Salem Walking Tour showing landmarks like the House of the Seven Gables, Salem Common, the Custom House, and Derby Lighthouse along a marked route through downtown Salem, Massachusetts.
Graphic showing the Shaka Guide app on a smartphone with features highlighted: authentic storytelling, offline map, satisfaction guarantee, automatic tour playback, no cell service required, tours never expire, turn-by-turn directions, reliable phone support, and local music.

Historic Salem Walking Tour

Massachusetts Massachusetts
4.9
76262 ratings
$9.99

Historic Salem Walking Tour

(76262)
Massachusetts Massachusetts
 
4.9
76262 ratings
Trusted by 7,000+ Users
Trusted by 7,000+ Users
13 Must-See Stops
13 Must-See Stops
1+ hour of Audio
1+ hour of Audio
1 Starting Point
1 Starting Point
One-Way Route
One-Way Route
Half-Day Walking Tour
Half-Day Walking Tour

About The Tour

Salem History Self-Guided Walking Tour (Waterfront & Maritime Route). 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. You’ll discover a beautiful public park, a famous author’s childhood home, a historic waterfront district, a seaside mansion, and a walk out to a classic New England lighthouse.

Located right next to our Haunted Salem tour, this experience offers a more traditional Salem history walking tour or the perfect second route if you want to see a different side of the city. Instead of focusing on the witch trial era downtown, this tour takes you through the scenic Derby Waterfront District and all the way out to the pier and lighthouse.

With the Shaka Guide app, you’ll follow a guided walking route on your phone, making it easy to navigate from stop to stop—no need for a separate map. Along the way, you'll listen to stories, directions, and local insights so you can explore at your own pace.

Here are just a few of the highlights on the tour:

• Visit the historic House of the Seven Gables, including connections to Nathaniel Hawthorne
• Relax along the waterfront at Salem Maritime National Historic Site
• Walk the long pier to Derby Wharf Light Station and see a replica tall ship
• Explore the Custom House, where Hawthorne once worked
• Stroll through Salem Common with its shaded paths and open green space

Whether you’re searching for a Salem self-guided walking tour, looking for an easy-to-follow Salem walking tour map, or planning a deeper dive into Salem’s maritime history, this route is the perfect complement—or alternative—to the Haunted Salem experience.

Historic Salem Walking Tour Map

Meet the Creators

Matt Caracciolo

Matt Caracciolo

Writer & Editor

I’ll be your guide on this tour. Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.

Historic Salem Walking Tour FAQS

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Inclusions:

  • GPS-triggered audio with automatic playback
  • Built-in turn-by-turn route guidance
  • Offline access after download
  • Self-paced experience with no fixed start time
  • Pause, rewind, or replay anytime
  • Storytelling based on firsthand travel and research
  • Lifetime access after purchase

Exclusions:

  • Transportation (self-guided; use your own vehicle)
  • Entrance or admission fees (park passes required)
  • Parking fees at attractions or stops

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 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.

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:


  • GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
  • The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.

Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.

Purchase Options

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1. Historic Salem Walking Tour
$ 9.99
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2. Salem Walking Tour Bundle (2 tours)
  • Haunted Salem: Witch Trials & Ghosts Walking Tour
    1. Haunted Salem: Witch Trials & Ghosts Walking Tour
    $ 9.99
  • Historic Salem Walking Tour
    2. Historic Salem Walking Tour
    $ 9.99
$ 14.99 $19.98

Reviews

4.9 76262 Ratings
  • Jammin143
  • 19 Apr 2026

This app made our trip to Hana. Don’t know what we would have done without it.

  • Coltennnnn
  • 19 Apr 2026

Bought all the Maui tours and did the road to Hana one first. It was incredible. Can’t recommend enough. 10/10

  • Priscilla Rachiele
  • 19 Apr 2026

used it for touring Hawaii Volcano National Park. great stories and directions on stops. use Shaka before and will do so in the future

  • Triple-bee155
  • 18 Apr 2026

I’ve been to so many places and our first time in Hawaii like any other place I want to see it all in a short time but with this app I was able to see the entire island and hit all the popular spots for way less than a guided tour just me and my wife choosing where we wanted to go and spend as much time as we wanted at each location not being rushed back on a bus and being over crowded with people absolutely the best trip ever thanks to this app

  • kkasenbao
  • 18 Apr 2026

This was worth every penny and minute listening! The narration is clear and a balance of factoids and direction. Also love that we could download it so not having to stress about internet access during the ride.

  • Cas220
  • 17 Apr 2026

This is such an awesome way to check out Hawaii and all the US national parks. The bundles are a great deal. I will be getting more ✨✨

  • Robert Siegrist
  • 17 Apr 2026

We have used your app the last two years. It made our tours very enjoyable and informative. You did a amazing job setting up these tours. We suggested it several times so people could enjoy it like us. Keep up the good work.

  • 13299bw
  • 16 Apr 2026

We had 1 day to explore Great Smokey National Park. Shaka guide to the rescue! We just listen to the guide , make choices about where to go & what to do as he gave us choices & follow his directions. We did a hike, saw bears, toured a historical homesteading area. It was relaxed & no stress & minimal planning. Thanks!

  • Liking the guide
  • 16 Apr 2026

Such a great guide! Especially when you have no set plans or idea for side visits!!

  • Jane Pierson
  • 16 Apr 2026

Great self guide app!

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Purchase Options

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1. Historic Salem Walking Tour
$ 9.99
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Bundle & Save (25% Off)
2. Salem Walking Tour Bundle (2 tours)
$ 14.99 $19.98
  • Haunted Salem: Witch Trials & Ghosts Walking Tour
    1. Haunted Salem: Witch Trials & Ghosts Walking Tour
    $ 9.99
  • Historic Salem Walking Tour
    2. Historic Salem Walking Tour
    $ 9.99
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