Historic Plymouth self-guided walking audio tour

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Experience Plymouth's heritage through this self-guided walking audio tour. During the tour, you will see highlights of Plymouth and learn about the city's intriguing history.The tour begins with a walk along the waterfront where you'll receive an introduction to the history of both the English settlers who arrived in 1620 and the Wampanoag people who had inhabited the region for thousands of years. Your first stop offers a view of a replica of the Mayflower, the vessel that transported European colonists from England to Massachusetts.Next, you'll visit Plymouth Rock, the site traditionally associated with the 1620 landing of European settlers who established the Plymouth Colony. You'll discover the complex historical context surrounding this landmark while viewing this enduring historical symbol.The tour continues to the statue commemorating Ousamequin (also known as Massasoit), leader of the Wampanoag, where you'll learn about the historical relationship between the Wampanoag Nation and European settlers, including the circumstances that led to their initial alliance. You'll also gain historical perspective on the autumn harvest gathering of 1621, commonly referred to as the 'First Thanksgiving,' including historical details that differ from popular narratives.
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* This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
* After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
* Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
* The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
* Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
* You can use the self-guided tour for one year. It is Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months