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Salem Witch Trials: Historical Walking Tour
4.2
493 Ratings
Salem
Explore the haunting history of the Salem Witch Trials on a 90-minute walking tour. Visit the infamous Witch House, hear stories of those involved, and discover the chilling events that unfolded in this historical town.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour - Examine the demographics, theories and personal stories comprising the dire events of 1692. We will bring you to many of the locations that are full of witch trial history. Many of the structures are long since gone except for a few, but we know where they were located. This is a fascinating tour that will shed new light on what happened during the infamous witchcraft hysteria which turned neighbor against neighbor.
- Salem Witch Trials Memorial - Dedicated in 1992, this bench style memorial is in remembrance for the 20 innocent victims of the 1692 Salem Witchcraft Trials.
- Rockafellas Restaurant - Now a popular restaurant located in the center of historic Salem, Rockafellas or the Daniel Low and Co. building was the original site of the First Church of Salem, as well as the city meeting house in 1692
- Joshua Ward House - Now the Merchant Hotel this is the site where George Corwin’s house once stood. He was the High Sheriff of Essex County in 1692, as such, responsible for signing arrest and execution warrants of the innocent victims of the trials.
- Witch House - The only remaining Salem structure with direct ties to the witch trials of 1692.
What's Included
- Gain detailed insight into the infamous 1692 Salem Witch Trials
- Local and Professional Guide
- 90-minute Salem Witchcraft Walking Tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
- Parking
- No public restrooms
Additional Information
Embark on a 90-minute foot journey through Salem, famous for its Colonial Witch Trials, and explore the sites associated with this dark past. Take a leisurely walk around the historic town as you witness where structures like the First Church, Salem Meetinghouse, and Courthouse once existed. The tour includes visits to the Witch House and the Witchcraft Memorial, with chilling recounts of individuals who were part of these events and the places they inhabited. Learn about the distressing episodes that transpired prior to, during, and post the trials on this foot expedition in Salem.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tours depart at 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour. Check in at Salem Historical Tours Office at 8 Central Street, Salem, MA.
- Our public walking tours can pose challenges for participants with mobility and accessibility concerns. Tours are 90 minutes long and about one mile in length. Each participant must be able to complete the one-mile tour within 90 minutes, providing for frequent stops to view sites and for information from the tour guide. As Salem is a historical city, there are narrow and uneven sidewalks, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. During events and festivals (and particularly October), with crowds and street vendors, the streets can become difficult to navigate.
Location
8 Central St
Central Street
We are part of the pedestrian walkway downtown at the corner of Essex and Central Streets. We are next to Emporium 32 and across from the New England Dog Biscuit Company. Look for our purple sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(493 Ratings)
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Christinesmyth1111
Jun 10, 2024
Fantastic, factual tour - This was an awesome tour. 4 of us, ages 9-40, and we all enjoyed and appreciated it. Very knowledgeable and factual, which we very much look for with these sort of tours. Tour guide (Roger) was very enthusiastic! We loved it. The only negative, (which was no fault of this tour), was the other tour group businesses using microphones and stopping next to us. They were very obnoxious. Our tour guide did not need a microphone, therefore not disturbing other people around town. Excellent job!
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Olivia_t
May 31, 2024
Respectful education - So much to learn. This was a true historical tour and not the over dramatic hokie tours. Paid respect to the women and men who fell victim to this horrible take. FIVE STARS
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Culture223590
May 29, 2024
Informative - The tour was terrific. Loved the stories, the humor, and the point of view. The walk was the right length and the end point gave a chance for further exploration.
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Wytoca
May 29, 2024
Learning history on the go - We had a Very knowledgeable guide. He was able to answer all the questions we threw at him. The small group size was great, too
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597octaviot
May 28, 2024
Salem witch Tour - The tour was informative and well manage. It gives you a quick understanding of the era and the people involved in this dark nine month in Salem history. Our tour guy was well versed in the subject.
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Theresab247
May 28, 2024
So knowledgeable and passionate about the history - Recently, I found out I have an ancestor who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials. This tour group was the only one who offered information on my ancestor. They are really passionate about the history and helped me find additional information regarding one of my ancestors. They went above and beyond to help me understand what my family went through. Truly an unforgettable experience!
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Raiyah_a
May 25, 2024
Amazing story telling from Bob! - Bob was a great tour guide!!! He did on the spot re-enactments playing the accused, the accuser, the judge and jury by knowing the transcript and history. His interpretations were riveting and insightful. While my mom and I had just flown in and I didn't have any money for a tip, I dropped $40 off to the tour company for him the next day after visiting am ATM. For someone to do so much, and have such an amazing tour he loves what he does and it shows. I really hope he is still giving ing tours when I am next in Boston with friends.
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Jorahs2024
May 7, 2024
1692 Ghost Walk - Our guide was awesome! We really learned a lot and had so much fun! I definitely recommend the 1692 Ghost Walk Tours. I'd definitely do it again!
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Vbenchl
May 6, 2024
Nice to visit. - Learning about the history of the area was good but really it has a park setting next to a cemetery so it's sad thinking about what the girls and families went through.
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Lisa_d
May 29, 2024
Not enough story, too much standing still - The guide was professional and knowledgeable. Unfortunately as far as walking tours go there wasn’t much walking. At the first stop we stood in the same spot for 25 minutes! There was also a bit too much reference to sites we would not be seeing because they were torn down long ago. I have to wonder who designed this tour as there didn’t seem to be enough of a story to support a walking sightseeing tour on witchcraft. Lecture in a hall, perhaps. Walking around, I didn’t get it.
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