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Salem's Dark History & Witchcraft Hysteria Guided Walking Tour
Badge of ExcellenceSalem, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
History enthusiasts will enjoy learning about Salem’s dark and spooky past on this 90-minute walking tour. Visit the most popular locations in Salem, as well as some hidden gems that few tourists get to see. Your guide will regale you with tales from Salem’s past, from its founding in 1692 until the present.
- Join an economical group tour
- Cover Salem’s highlights on one easy tour
- Learn about history while having fun
- This is a walking tour so wear comfy shoes
What's Included
- 1.5 Hour Dark History & Witchcraft Hysteria Guided Walking Tour in Salem
- Visit a few of of Salem’s popular sites such as Witch House, as well as off-the-beaten-path areas
- Hear details of the witchcraft hysteria & Salem’s unique dark history
- Parking
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Moons Gift Shop226 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Meet your guide outside of Coon's Card and Gift Shop
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Essex Street Pedestrian Mall (Pass By)
The Witch House at Salem
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Dogs Welcome!
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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Reviews
4.5
185 reviews
Keith_F, Apr 2024
Maria was a great tour guide. She made the experience enjoyable and informative. She tailored the tour to suit us with a variety of ages. The whole tour was expertly presented and I would highly recommend it.
Max_P, Mar 2024
The tour was amazing!! The guide was extremely friendly, witty, and knowledgeable about Salem and genuinely cared about conveying the history to the group in the most accurate and interesting way possible. The guide was also great at answering questions, navigating through the busy-October pre-Halloween season in the town, telling lesser-known stories from locals or previous tour guests, and also provided recommendations for post-tour food/activities in the area. Overall, I could not recommend this tour enough.
Juliet_B, Mar 2024
The tour was so informative. We have been on tours before but we heard stories we have never heard and been to places we haven’t been to before! Would definitely recommend!
lisa_g, Nov 2023
The tour guide was excellent. We loved it. Stopped frequently to rest and listen to the guide. We were here on our first Salem trip and had a marvelous time
Sarah_J, Oct 2023
Maria was phenomenal! So much history and she kept it entertaining the whole time. Everyone in the group truly enjoyed themselves. She did an amazing job taking us step by step through the city while telling us all the ins and outs of the history of Salem. She even gave us local tips of places to check out and places to grab a bite to eat. I will definitely be recommending this tour to others! 10/10!!
Ariana_C, Oct 2023
It was ok it rained the whole time I recommend only doing one of the tours because they are all the same just by different tour guides
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Again, please try to attach your review to the right company. We currently only offer one type of tour, so this isn't for us. However, a one-star review is super lame, especially when the biggest critique is about the weather and not the tour itself. Be more careful with these, Ariana. They matter to businesses.
CHANA_H, Oct 2023
Maria was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. She not only answered questions about the tour but she also answered any questions we had about local places. I would recommend this tour to anyone. Best experience of our whole trip.. even if it was pouring rain.
Rick_C, Oct 2023
Learning more of the real history of Salem and the Witch Trials. The tour guide was so knowledgeable and was fantastic at telling and explaining the true history of the Colony named Salem and the truth behind the Infamous Witch Trials. I do highly recommend it.
Glen_C, Oct 2023
The tour highlighted the area of Salem that had historical value. Much is gone since it was over 300 years ago. Our guide was very friend and knowledgeable
Jane_N, Oct 2023
Our tour guide was enthusiastic and very informative. We could not have experienced the city on our own, so taking the Salem's Dark History & Witchcraft Hysteria Guided Walking Tour was the perfect for us. It was just the right length too.
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