Freedom Trail and Salem Witch Trials App-Guided Audio Tour

5.0(2)4 hFree cancellationBy Stories with Action

About this activity

Dive into New England history with this tour combo of Salem and the Boston Freedom Trail.

In Salem, uncover the truth behind the Witch Trials. Relive the panic which seized this colonial town. Learn about the victims and why they were accused. Explore this historic town, admire its preserved architecture, and unearth all its dark secrets.

Then, walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers on Boston’s Freedom Trail. History comes alive with this gripping retelling of the fight for independence!

After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

What's included

✓Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
✓Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
✓Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
✓Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
✓Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
✓Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
✓One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
✓Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
✓Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
✓Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

Not included

✕No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Meeting and pickup

Start on New Liberty St in Salem, with the Salem Armory Visitor Center on your left and a multi-story parking lot on your right. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the Visitor Center or nearby businesses. The audio starts automatically—check your email/text for setup.
You can also begin the tour from the New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi or data.
You can also begin the tour from Bunker Hill Monument, Monument Sq, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA. The tour works in both directions, so you can begin in Boston Common and end in Bunker Hill Monument, or vice versa.
Begin from Boston Common Visitors Center, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.
At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking.
More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share a tour by using separate earbuds. We recommend using headphones or earbuds for clearer audio and to avoid disturbing nearby guests.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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