Outdoor Things to Do in Salem, MA

Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.

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Ways to explore Salem, MA with Questo

One app, one type of quest — different ways to play it.

As a scavenger hunt

Solve clues and puzzles at real Salem, MA landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace — and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.

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As a self-guided walking tour

A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime — and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.

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For a spooky twist

Prefer chills over clues? Some Salem, MA quests lean into haunted history and dark legends after dusk.

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Frequently asked questions

How do self-guided walking tours in Salem, MA work?
Download the Questo app, pick a walking tour in Salem, MA, and start walking. The app guides you with GPS to each stop, where you solve a clue or puzzle before moving on. Most tours take 60-120 minutes. No booking needed, start anytime.
How many walking tours are available in Salem, MA?
Questo currently offers 2 self-guided walking tours in Salem, MA. Prices start from $5.25 per person.
Do I need to book a walking tour in Salem, MA in advance?
No, Questo walking tours are self-guided and available anytime. There is no booking, no fixed time, and no guide to meet. Just open the app when you are ready and start exploring Salem, MA at your own pace.

Walk through Salem with Questo's self-guided walking tours. Follow app-guided clues past the Witch Trial Memorial, through the Peabody Essex Museum district, and along the atmospheric streets of this legendary Massachusetts town. History, mystery, and maritime charm, at your own pace.

About Salem, MA

Step into the Witch City’s fascinating past with Questo's self-guided walking tours and city treasure hunts. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and immerse yourself in interactive stories as you explore Salem’s historic streets, maritime heritage, and legendary witch trial history.

From mystery games around the Salem Witch Trials Memorial to clue-filled adventures through Essex Street Pedestrian Mall and along the Salem Harbor, each quest blends sightseeing with immersive storytelling. You will visit The House of the Seven Gables, Peabody Essex Museum, Old Burying Point Cemetery, and hidden gems like Pickering Wharf — all at your own pace, with no guide required.

Perfect for couples on a spooky date, families with kids, groups of friends, or solo travelers, Questo turns "things to do in Salem MA" into live, interactive adventures. Start anytime, pause for a witch-themed shop or seafood lunch, and experience Salem’s mix of mystery, history, and New England charm in a way you will never forget.