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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.
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.
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Grand historic brick building with tall white columns, wide stone steps, and a golden eagle statue on the roof.
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
63639 ratings
$9.99

Historic Salem Walking Tour

(63639)
Massachusetts Massachusetts
 
4.9
63639 ratings
13 Must-See Stops
13 Must-See Stops
1+ hour of Audio
1+ hour of Audio
1 Starting Point
1 Starting Point
Counterclockwise Route
Counterclockwise Route
Half-Day Driving Tour
Half-Day Driving Tour

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.

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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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.

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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 63639 Ratings
  • Debbie R & Friends
  • 01 Mar 2026

We LOVED our guided trip to Hana with Shaka guy! Every minute was fun, and also educational. The music was great too! Thank you!

  • Linda Sams
  • 28 Feb 2026

amazing!

  • Selmoseven
  • 26 Feb 2026

We used Shaka tours on Oahu and Maui and loved having a tour guide. The directions were accurate and extremely helpful. We got a great overview of both islands, learned a bit of history, and enjoyed the music. We'll take them with us again soon!

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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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