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Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour
Salem, USA
From $25.00
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Salem Witch Trials was a period in history that is easily misunderstood. On this walking tour of Salem, follow your guide to main sites such as the witchcraft memorial and courthouse, as you listen to true tales of paranormal activity, centuries-old murder & astounding history. Plus, this Salem walking tour starts in the late afternoon leaving you plenty of time to fill up the rest of your day with activities.
- Get closer to sights in Salem by exploring the city on foot
- A guide knows the best spots to see in order to get the most out of your visit
- Hear personal stories of actual accusers and victims of the Salem Witch Trials
- A convenient meeting spot for this Salem tour makes it easy to get started
What's Included
- 90-minute Salem Witchcraft Walking Tour
- Local and Professional Guide
- Gain detailed insight into the infamous 1692 Salem Witch Trials
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
- Parking
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 8 Central St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
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.
End point
- Salem, MA, USA
Return point: Returns to downtown area. Guide can direct you to where you want to go.
What To Expect
Begin your Salem Witch Trials-themed adventure by meeting a guide holding a recognizable sign. This tour saves you hours of research by visiting key locations related to the infamous trials.
First, explore the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, dedicated to honor the 20 innocent victims of the 1692 trials. Next, visit Rockafellas Restaurant, now a popular eatery, but originally the site of the First Church of Salem and the city meeting house during the trials.
Continue to the Joshua Ward House, now the Merchant Hotel. This location was the home of George Corwin, the High Sheriff of Essex County in 1692, who played a significant role in the trials.
Discover the Witch House, the only remaining structure in Salem with direct ties to the 1692 witch trials.
Your walking tour ends where it began, leaving you with new knowledge about the Salem Witch Trials and a convenient location for further exploration.
First, explore the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, dedicated to honor the 20 innocent victims of the 1692 trials. Next, visit Rockafellas Restaurant, now a popular eatery, but originally the site of the First Church of Salem and the city meeting house during the trials.
Continue to the Joshua Ward House, now the Merchant Hotel. This location was the home of George Corwin, the High Sheriff of Essex County in 1692, who played a significant role in the trials.
Discover the Witch House, the only remaining structure in Salem with direct ties to the 1692 witch trials.
Your walking tour ends where it began, leaving you with new knowledge about the Salem Witch Trials and a convenient location for further exploration.
Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rockafellas Restaurant
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Joshua Ward House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The Witch House at Salem
Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tours depart at 4pm. Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your tour. Check in at Salem Historical Tours Office at 8 Central Street, Salem, MA.
- Please be advised that the state of Massachusetts and the City of Salem are requiring masks to enter business establishments. You will not be able to enter our business without a mask or face covering. Until further notice, a mask or face covering will be required on tours since we will not be able to stay six feet away from each other. Salem Historical Tours LLC reserves the right to deny service to anyone refusing to wear a mask or face covering. This requirement is subject to change based on orders by the state and the city.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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483 reviews
Stephen_L, Apr 2024
Enjoyable experience, learned a lot. One bit of constructive feedback: maybe don’t have the group stand in the direct sun for a long time when there is shade available a few feet away!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hello and thank you for the great review! While we're pleased to hear you enjoyed the tour overall, we apologize that our guide kept the group in the sun. We try to train each guide to look out for things such as this.
Carol_D, Apr 2024
We learned that the Salem witch trials lasted less than a year.
Interesting memorial.
I have nothing more to say.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hello Carol, It sounds like you didn't have the best time with us. We're sorry to hear that. We do our best to ensure each guest has a great tour. With that being said, The trials were 330 years ago and the buildings are gone. The Witch House is the home of Judge Corwin. It's called the witch house because of his ties to the witch trials. We know the site of the executions, but nobody knows what tree was used to hang the witches. Nobody knows if the tree still exists. And the debate rages as to whether they used a tree for the first hanging and then built a gallows. We know the locations of many of the events. Every tour in Salem has the same issue, but at least our tour shows pictures we've found from old books of people's homes and locations where events happened that are too far to walk. We walk about a mile because many locations were centered in the downtown area.
frank_w, Feb 2024
The guide was not good. He stumbled through the entire tour not remembering what he was supposed to say. He kept thumbing through a book that he had to show us meaningless pictures of things, and other parts of the country that had nothing to do with Salem. He was quite awkward, and the whole tour was very uncomfortable.
Waste of money
Response from Host, Feb 2024
The trials were 330 years ago and the buildings are gone. The Witch House is the home of Judge Corwin. It's called the witch house because of his ties to the witch trials. We know the site of the executions, but nobody knows what tree was used to hang the witches. Nobody knows if the tree still exists. And the debate rages as to whether they used a tree for the first hanging and then built a gallows. We know the locations of many of the events. Every tour in Salem has the same issue, but at least our tour shows pictures we've found from old books of people's homes and locations where events happened that are too far to walk. We walk about a mile because many locations were centered in the downtown area.
Lisa_L, Jan 2024
Our guide Bob added humour to a dark event. I learned a lot. He taught me a few things I didn't know.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hello and Thank you for the amazing review! We're so pleased to hear you had a great time with us! Bob is on one of the best guides in town! Please be sure to come back and visit again soon!
Susan_S, Nov 2023
Our guide was very nice and definitely knew his history, but there was a great deal of pointing to places in the distance. I really thought we'd get to see some of the historical areas. It was basically a two hour history lecture where you are standing on street corners and straining to hear over traffic.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
The trials were 330 years ago and the buildings are gone. The Witch House is the home of Judge Corwin. It's called the witch house because of his ties to the witch trials. We know the site of the executions, but nobody knows what tree was used to hang the witches. Nobody knows if the tree still exists. And the debate rages as to whether they used a tree for the first hanging and then built a gallows. We know the locations of many of the events. Every tour in Salem has the same issue, but at least our tour shows pictures we've found from old books of people's homes and locations where events happened that are too far to walk. We walk about a mile because many locations were centered in the downtown area.
Pratibha_K, Nov 2023
Did not like the way of presenting. Seemed to talk more to the ones near her than the entire group. She added her own spin on the events.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
If your group had a hard time hearing you could've asked for the guide to speak a little louder or moved your position in the group to hear the guide better. Salem even in November can be very noisy and active.
Joann_D, Nov 2023
Guide was very good- had lots of good information and really knew a lot- very pleasant. She was on time-wasn’t rushed-the day was perfect weather for a tour!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hello and Thank you for the amazing review! We're so pleased to hear you had a great time with us! Please be sure to come back
and visit again soon!
Jennifer_K, Nov 2023
We had a wonderful tour. Our guide was great. The tour provided a very knowledgeable overview of the witch trials with lots of details as well.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hello and Thank you for the amazing review! We're so pleased to hear you had a great time with us! Christine is on one of the best guides in town! Please be sure to come back and visit again soon!
Mandee_H, Nov 2023
Bob was great! We would definitely let others know it was a great experience. Full of knowledge and fun.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hello and Thank you for the amazing review! We're so pleased to hear you had a great time with us! Bob is on one of the best guides in town! Please be sure to come back and visit again soon!
Emma_E, Nov 2023
I loved the enthusiastic story telling! The tour guide was helpful and very informative! I can’t wait to come back!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hello and Thank you for the amazing review! We're so pleased to hear you had a great time with us! Please be sure to come back and visit again soon!
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