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Salem Self-Guided Audio Tour

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  • Salem
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk Salem’s historic streets and waterfront at your own pace, with audio stories about its architecture, maritime past, and famous residents.

About this tour

Explore Salem’s storied past on a self-guided audio walk through its historic heart. Starting at Washington Arch in Salem Common, this Salem self-guided audio tour leads you along charming streets and the waterfront, with colonial architecture and maritime history around every turn.

Hear how Roger Conant established the settlement in 1626, discover the legacy of novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, and learn about Samuel McIntire, Salem’s celebrated architect. The route also passes places connected to the filming of Hocus Pocus before circling back toward the starting point. Follow the GPS-guided route at your own pace, with offline audio, maps, and geodata available through the app. Download it before you arrive and use the code on your confirmation ticket to get started.

Take in Salem’s history on your own schedule with this Salem self-guided audio tour, from the Common to the waterfront and back.

Highlights

  • Trace Salem’s history from its 1626 settlement to its maritime heyday
  • Admire colonial architecture and works by architect Samuel McIntire
  • Hear stories of Roger Conant and novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Explore Salem’s streets and waterfront at your own pace
  • Pass locations connected to the filming of Hocus Pocus

What's included

Included

  • Lifetime access to the English tour before and after your booking date
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Self-guided GPS tour with flexible pacing
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Directions to the starting point and automatic tour start when you arrive

Not included

  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
  • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

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Important information

  • Install the mobile app and enter the code on your confirmation ticket before arrival
  • Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading the app
  • The tour starts at Salem Common near Washington Arch
  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
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  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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