Plymouth Pilgrims Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Description
Visit the place where the Pilgrims landed! As one of the earliest English settlements in North America, Plymouth is an essential stop for any history lover. Get to know the Pilgrims, the Wampanoag who helped them, and learn what life was like in the New World. Plus, visit famous artifacts like Plymouth Rock and an exact replica of the Mayflower! Whether you want to dive deeper into American history, or simply want to stroll through a picturesque coastal town, Plymouth is a must-see. 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.
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The MA Visitor Information Center is a major stop for visitors traveling to and from Boston, Plymouth, Cape Cod, and throughout all of New England. Note: The tour is over 1 mile long, with more than 24 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Mayflower II is a reproduction of the 17th-century ship Mayflower, celebrated for transporting the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. The reproduction was built in Devon, England during 1955–1956, in a collaboration between Englishman Warwick Charlton and Plimoth Plantation, an American museum.
Across the street and up the hill from Plymouth Rock is the historic Mayflower Society House – an 18th century home originally built by Edward Winslow, great-grandson of the Pilgrim Edward Winslow. The story of the Society House extends across three centuries. Experience its rich history on a tour where you will learn about the many influential Plymouth families who lived here and preserved this home over the years. Hear fascinating stories about the struggles of the Winslow family – Loyalists during the Revolutionary era; stand where Ralph Waldo Emerson and Lydia Jackson exchanged vows; relive the great restoration in 1898 by famous New England architect Joseph Everett Chandler, and imagine the hive of activity this peaceful house would have been when it was used as a Red Cross headquarters during World War II.
Plymouth Rock is the traditional site of disembarkation of William Bradford and the Mayflower Pilgrims who founded the Plymouth Colony in December 1620.
Massasoit is a statue by the American sculptor Cyrus Edwin Dallin in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It was completed in 1921 to mark the three hundredth anniversary of the Pilgrims' landing. The sculpture is meant to represent the Pokanoket leader Massasoit welcoming the Pilgrims on the occasion of the first Thanksgiving.
The park up ahead and walks toward the center. This is Brewster Gardens, named for William Brewster, one of the original Mayflower passengers.
Brewster Gardens is a bronze statue, The Pilgrim Maiden by Henry Hudson Kitson (1922), and a stainless steel sculpture honoring Plymouth’s immigrant settlers from 1700 to 2000. The Pilgrim Maiden is dedicated to the intrepid English women whose courage and devotion brought a new nation into being.
The Richard Sparrow House is a historic house at 42 Summer Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and the oldest surviving house in Plymouth. The house was built around 1640 by Richard Sparrow, an English surveyor who arrived in Plymouth in 1636.
The Plimoth Grist Mill is a working grist mill located in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It is a reconstruction of the original Jenney Grist Mill, and it stands on the site of the original mill.
The Pilgrim Hall Museum at 75 Court Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts is the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation, having opened in 1824.
The National Monument to the Forefathers, formerly known as the Pilgrim Monument, commemorates the Mayflower Pilgrims. Dedicated on August 1, 1889, it honors their ideals as later generally embraced by the United States. It is thought to be the world's largest solid granite monument.
The Plymouth Antiquarian House is a historic house museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts owned by the Plymouth Antiquarian Society. The house was built in 1809 for William Hammatt, a New England sea captain. The Hedges, a family of entrepreneurs, purchased the house in 1830 and lived there until 1919.
Exhibits in the Interpretive Centre focus on the Pilgrims, stories of their faith and values, the abolitionists and slavery, the family – the cornerstone of society.
The Jabez Howland House is a historic house at 33 Sandwich Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The oldest portion of this two-story wood-frame house was built by Jacob Mitchell in 1667 and purchased by Jabez Howland, son of Mayflower passengers John Howland and Elizabeth Tilley Howland, two of the original Pilgrims.
Plimoth Plantation is a living history museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts, founded in 1947. It attempts to replicate the original settlement of the Plymouth Colony established in the 17th century by the English colonists who became known as the Pilgrims.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
Reviews(31)
While the information was good, the app was a bit tricky. Every time you stop to take a picture you get kicked out of the app and have to go back in and find your location. That gets annoying after the first 3 or 4 times. I did like the story feature where you could just read about where you are.
Lauri, thank you for sharing your feedback on my Plymouth Pilgrims GPS Walking Audio Tour. I’m glad you found the information helpful and appreciated the story feature for reading more about each location. I’m sorry the app felt tricky when stopping for photos. Did the app fully close each time you opened your camera, or did it just lose your location when you returned? I’d also like to know which phone you were using so I can better understand what happened and pass the details along to my team. Please feel free to reach out — I’m available daily from 9 AM–6 PM EST and happy to help.
This was our first time to the Cape Cod area. With this year being our 250 anniversary, we knew we had to visit Plymouth. This self-guided tour was amazing. We started at the visitors center and were able to find every item on the list. The GPS guided part was great but the information that the narrator gives is wonderful.
I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed my Plymouth Pilgrims GPS Walking Audio Tour. Visiting Plymouth during such an important anniversary year makes the experience even more meaningful, and I’m happy the tour helped you discover the history of the area so easily. It’s wonderful to know you were able to find each stop and enjoyed the narration throughout the tour. If you’re ready for more adventures, check out my Massachusetts Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle, which includes tours like the Boston Freedom Trail, Salem Witch Trials, and Cape Cod. Happy exploring!
This is not like so many tours. It was wonderful to have a digital map that actually told you where to go, began telling you about what was coming up ahead and then giving the history of what you were seeing. The information about how the "Pilgrims" and native americans came to interact was fascinating. To climb aboard the Mayflower 2 was incredible. To think that 108 passengers made the trip on this small boat in such cramped quarters was eye opening. The entire journey was easy, informative and well worth the time.
Roger, I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed my Plymouth Pilgrims GPS Walking Audio Tour. It’s wonderful to know the digital map and GPS-guided narration helped make the experience easy to follow and immersive throughout your visit. I’m especially happy you found the history surrounding the Pilgrims and Native Americans fascinating, and that visiting the Mayflower II was such an eye-opening experience for you. If you’re ready for more adventures, check out my Massachusetts Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle, which includes tours like the Boston Freedom Trail, Salem Witch Trials, and Cape Cod. Happy exploring!
Great walking tour! So much information and LOVED the ‘Learn More’ links included at the stops. In fact when we went to other areas on our trip we searched for walking tours by your company. Unfortunately there was not one available so did a different one and it was not nearly as good.
Georgi, I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed my Plymouth Pilgrims Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour. I’m happy that the ‘Learn More’ links added value and made your experience memorable. If you’re planning to visit other locations, feel free to reach out—I’d be glad to help you find the perfect self-guided tour for your next destination. I’m available daily from 9 to 6 EST and would be happy to assist. If you’re ready for more adventures, check out my Massachusetts Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle, which includes tours like the Boston Freedom Trail, Salem Witch Trials, and Cape Cod. Happy exploring!
The audio tour was somewhat confusing to follow. I’d pause it and it would start as soon as you moved. The voice in my ear made it difficult to communicate with others. Otherwise it provided helpful and interesting information. Although you could read most of the same information at the site.
Helen, I’m sorry to hear about your experience with my Plymouth audio tour. Once you start the tour at the starting point, it should automatically begin, and if you pause it, the tour should pause as well. This is usually how it works, so it seems like something went wrong. For a better experience, I recommend using earphones, which will allow you to remove them easily and communicate with others when needed. I’m glad to hear that the tour still provided helpful and interesting information. My tours are carefully crafted in collaboration with local guides to ensure you receive all the key details. If you need any assistance or have questions about the tour, please don't hesitate to reach out—I’m available daily from 9 to 6 EST.
Great self guided tour learning about Plymouth and the Pilgrims, and the Mayflower, & much more. Loved that we could take as much time as we wanted and not get rushed along in a big group tour.
Michael, I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed my Plymouth Pilgrims audio tour and appreciated the flexibility to go at your own pace. It’s great that you could take your time learning about the Pilgrims, the Mayflower, and more without the rush of a big group. If you’re ready for more adventures, check out my Massachusetts Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle, which features tours like the Boston Freedom Trail, Salem Witch Trials, and Cape Cod. Happy exploring!
We enjoy these self guided tours. It’s nice to be able to do side stuff during the tour and then pick right back up where you left off. This was shorter than previous ones we’ve done but was still vey informative and enjoyable.
Lynn, I’m glad you enjoyed the Plymouth walk and liked the flexibility to explore side stops along the way. It’s a shorter tour, but I’m happy to hear it still delivered a solid dose of history and fun. For more adventures, check out my Massachusetts Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle, which includes Salem & the Witch Trials and the Freedom Trail—great for exploring at your own pace!
The area is really beautiful and Spring was the perfect weather-time to visit. We feel like the audio your added so much to our visit. We all learned new information, and the system was easy to navigate. Would do it again!!!!
James, I’m so glad you enjoyed the Plymouth Pilgrims Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour, especially with that perfect spring weather. It’s great to hear the audio added to your visit and that it helped you learn something new along the way. If you’re ready for more adventures, check out my Massachusetts Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle, which features tours like the Boston Freedom Trail, Salem Witch Trials, and Cape Cod. Happy exploring!
Easy to follow along and good information. Path is easy to follow and the stories as you're walking keep it interesting.
Jason, I’m thrilled you enjoyed my Plymouth Pilgrims Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour. It’s great to hear that the stories kept your walk interesting and the path easy to follow. If you’re ready for more adventures, check out my Massachusetts Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle, which features tours like the Boston Freedom Trail, Salem Witch Trials, and Cape Cod. Happy exploring!
I had major issues with the app not starting when I would get to one of the areas. I had to keep starting it myself when I could figure out which stop I was at. It was alright for the price you pay.
Hi Lori, it’s unfortunate you had to face these issues. The manual start problem might happen if the tour wasn’t started from the designated starting point, and killing the app and relaunching it will solve the issue. The app automatically plays the stops once you’re at the starting point. If you're eager to discover more places at your own pace, don’t forget to check out my Action+ Tour Bundle for over 100 more self-guided tours.
