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Historic Salem Walking Tour
Massachusetts
$9.99
Historic Salem Walking Tour
Massachusetts
4.9
75923 ratings
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 Stops
Things to do on the Tour Include:
- Salem Armory Visitor Center
- Turner's Seafood Lyceum Hall
- Salem Common
- The Hawthorne Hotel
- Nathaniel Hawthorne Statue
- Nathaniel Hawthorne's Childhood Home
- The House of the Seven Gables
- Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie
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Historic Salem Walking Tour FAQS
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 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.
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.
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Historic Salem Walking Tour
$ 9.99
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Salem Walking Tour Bundle (2 tours)
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1. Haunted Salem: Witch Trials & Ghosts Walking Tour$ 9.99 -
2. Historic Salem Walking Tour$ 9.99
$ 14.99
$19.98
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Purchase Options
This Tour Only
1.
Historic Salem Walking Tour
$ 9.99
Bundle & Save (25% Off)
2.
Salem Walking Tour Bundle (2 tours)
$ 14.99
$19.98
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1. Haunted Salem: Witch Trials & Ghosts Walking Tour$ 9.99
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2. Historic Salem Walking Tour$ 9.99
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