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Salem Historical Audio Walking Tour
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- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Salem’s witch-trial, maritime, and colonial history on a flexible audio walking tour with offline maps and GPS directions.
About this tour
Follow Salem’s storied streets at your own pace with a self-guided audio walking tour that brings the city’s past into focus. Stories of witch trials, early settlers, and maritime life accompany you from stop to stop, with GPS directions helping you find your way.
Begin at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center, then explore landmarks such as the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Old Burying Point Cemetery, Salem Harbor, historic merchant houses, and the House of the Seven Gables. Along the route, narration points out lesser-known buildings and local legends, adding context to the streets and sites around you. Pause to visit a museum, wander a hidden alley, or take a break whenever you like.
Download the Shaka Guide app and tour before you arrive; once downloaded, the map and narration work offline. The tour never expires, so you can explore on your own schedule. Set out on foot and discover Salem’s history one story at a time.
Highlights
- Trace Salem’s stories of witch trials, early settlers, and maritime history
- Visit the Salem Witch Trials Memorial and Old Burying Point Cemetery
- Explore historic merchant houses and the House of the Seven Gables
- Follow GPS directions and listen offline as you walk
What's included
Included
- Tours never expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Offline map that requires no Wi-Fi or data during the tour
- Turn-by-turn GPS directions
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips, and music
Not included
- Private transportation
- Meals and refreshments
- Parking fees
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Important information
- A smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app is required
- Download the app and redeem the tour before arrival
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance
- Enable location services (GPS) on your device
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- Secure any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
- The tour starts at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center in downtown Salem; check the app for exact details
- Salem is compact, walkable, and transit-accessible from Boston; no car is needed
- The Salem ferry operates Memorial Day through October 31; advance reservations are strongly recommended
- Reserve evening dining and House of the Seven Gables tickets in advance during busy seasons
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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