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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.
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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
76489 ratings
$9.99

Historic Salem Walking Tour

(76489)
Massachusetts Massachusetts
 
4.9
76489 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

Lizzie Gerecitano

Lizzie Gerecitano

Narrator

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:

  • Private transportation (use your own or rental vehicle)
  • Attraction admission or park entrance fees
  • Parking fees

This tour has 13 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 76489 Ratings
  • thepownator
  • 22 May 2026

This app was invaluable as we drove the road to Hannah. It narrated based on our actual location using GPS, which is super helpful. Well worth the $25.

  • Connecticut Clauses
  • 22 May 2026

We would have missed a lot of what we were hoping to see on our first trip to Maui. We used both the West Coast tour and the classic road to Hana tour and we were thrilled with both of them and can’t wait to use more tours on Oahu.

  • Travelingdad86
  • 22 May 2026

I seriously questioned dropping $25 on an audio tour but this did not disappoint. Really elevated the drive on the road to Hana. Tips for stops, history, music. If you are questioning this purchased, just do it!

  • Brazucão
  • 22 May 2026

A light and informative guide that doesn’t get in the way. I make sure to always turn it on

  • mbt725
  • 22 May 2026

Used the shake guide for the Road to Hana and it was perfect! The navigation was great when driving the island with no service and the narration made the trip so much fun. Hope to try another tour one day but recommend if you’re looking for guided driving tours.

  • Friendswithtimeshares
  • 22 May 2026

This is the best way to explore the islands! Turn by turn and story by story… just download and push play!

  • Dot. Dot. Dot.
  • 22 May 2026

Awesome ! Great and detail guidance !

  • MARIAHPINES
  • 22 May 2026

We’ve used these audio tours before and they are well worth the money! Easy to use and lots of good information!

  • The Traveling Rodrigo’s
  • 22 May 2026

I am so glad we decided to do your audio tours of the road to Monuments Valley and of the Monuments Valley Scenic Drive. I will Never hesitate to use this tool and your service again. Everything was right on point.

  • TheDataDude7
  • 22 May 2026

First off, there’s hardly service back there so having this map and the guide were amazing. It syncs to your gps so it almost always knows where you are at. We loved when the narrator would come on because it meant he had something fun to say or a fact about Hawaii that was really interesting. Highly recommend getting this app and honestly it really is amazing.

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Purchase Options

This Tour Only
1. Historic Salem Walking Tour
$ 9.99
purchase
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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