Self Guided Walking Audio Tour of Plymouth

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Plymouth Rock - Pilgrim Memorial State Park

  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.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Massasoit Statue

  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.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Brewster Gardens

  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Pilgrim Maiden Statue

  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.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Burial Hill

  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Mayflower II

  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Richard Sparrow House

  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  Plimoth Grist Mill

  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• 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.

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