Self Guided Walking Audio Tour of Plymouth
Download GuideAlong's Plymouth audio tour for a historic journey. Walk the one-mile stretch of historic oceanfront neighborhoods to visit the famous Plymouth Rock and hear the tales behind the Mayflower voyage, the Wampanoag, and early settlers. In the bay, we can step aboard Mayflower II, a historically accurate, full-sized replica of the original sailing ship, then see Brewster Gardens, search for famous names at Burial Hill, and hear the lore of founding families at the Mayflower Society House. Finish up at the Grist Mill for a true colonial experience. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry, and free updates Like having a personal guide by your side at every step Purchase one tour per person, or listen together by sharing headphones or a speaker.
Your experience
Stop 1
One of America’s most famous historic symbols, Plymouth Rock is traditionally associated with the Pilgrims’ arrival in 1620. See the rock beneath its grand waterfront portico and discover how this modest piece of stone became a powerful symbol of Plymouth’s founding story despite centuries of legend surrounding it.
Stop 2
Standing above Plymouth Harbor, this monument honors Massasoit, the Wampanoag sachem whose relationship with the Plymouth colonists played a crucial role in the settlement’s early years. Created by sculptor Cyrus Dallin and installed for Plymouth’s 1921 tercentenary, the statue offers a chance to consider the complex relationship between the Wampanoag people and the newcomers.
Stop 3
Follow Town Brook through this peaceful green space created in the 1920s on land connected to Plymouth’s earliest settlement. The gardens include the original plot granted to Elder William Brewster and highlight the fresh water source that helped make this area an attractive place for the English colonists to establish their community.
Stop 4
Set within Brewster Gardens, this bronze statue honors the English women who endured the hardships of Plymouth Colony’s earliest years. Sculpted by Henry Hudson Kitson and dedicated in 1924, the monument celebrates their courage and perseverance while offering a quiet stop along historic Town Brook.
Stop 5
Once the site of Plymouth Colony’s first fort and meetinghouse, this historic hill later became the resting place of generations of Plymouth residents. Walk among centuries-old gravestones, find memorials associated with Mayflower passengers such as Governor William Bradford and William Brewster, and enjoy sweeping views toward Plymouth Harbor.
Stop 6
Step aboard a full-scale reproduction of the ship that carried the Pilgrims across the Atlantic in 1620. Built in England and sailed to Plymouth in 1957, Mayflower II brings the difficult transatlantic voyage to life; admire the vessel from the waterfront or buy a ticket to explore its decks and exhibits.
Stop 7
Dating to around 1640, the Richard Sparrow House is considered one of Plymouth’s oldest surviving homes and a remarkable example of early colonial architecture. See how some of the town’s earliest English settlers lived, admire its traditional saltbox-style features, or visit the historic property and its collection of locally made art and crafts.
Stop 8
Discover how Plymouth’s early colonists transformed flowing water into power at this working reproduction of their 1636 grain mill. Set beside Town Brook, the mill still uses historic millstones to grind corn and other grains; buy a ticket to explore the machinery, learn how water-powered milling worked, and see the process in action.
What’s included
- Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
- Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
- Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
- Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
- GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 20+ Points
- Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
- Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
- Location Based: Stories, tips and directions that autoplay
Not included
- Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Meeting and pickup
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Start at the Plymouth Visitor Center, 130 Water Street. Commentary begins as you walk toward Plymouth Harbor and turn right onto Water Street. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
- Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
- Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
- Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
- Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
- Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
- Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
- Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
- Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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