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Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour
Badge of ExcellenceSalem, USA
- 1 to 2 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn all about the Salem’s dark history and the witch trials at your own pace. With this app-led, self-guided audio tour, you can start and complete the tour whenever it suits you. Enjoy a seamless touring experience, with offline capability and stories that play automatically via your phone’s GPS. Includes a full itinerary, tips, photos, and videos.
- Explore Salem on a self-guided audio tour
- Use at any time, valid for an entire year for the tour.
- Easy to use app works offline
- Includes help by phone, chat, and email
What's Included
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1 New Liberty St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Opening hours
- 7/29/2020 - 5/28/2025
Monday - Sunday : 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
End point
- Salem CommonN Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970, USA
What To Expect
Old Burying Point Cemetery
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
John Ward House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Burying Point
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Roger Conant Statue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Broad Street Cemetery
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hamilton Hall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nathanial Hawthorne Statue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It's perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
- Comprehensive Tour Experience: • The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
- Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
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
35 reviews
Tina_L, Apr 2024
Great self guided tour.
Audio good and easy to follow 👌
Would recommend - fantastic town and history
Weather wasn't kind to us so we did a few short cuts but saw main parts.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
I’m delighted you enjoyed my Salem Witch Trials Audio Tour, Tina! If you want to explore more, you may want to check out my East Coast Self-Guided Tour Bundle. It includes a variety of fascinating walks, such as the Freedom Trail, Harborwalk, and Much more. I hope you continue to enjoy my tours!
Rebecca_Z, Dec 2023
Easy to follow & great narrator. A perfect choice if you want to explore Salem at your own pace while getting an overview of the history.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Rebecca, I'm thrilled you found my Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour easy to follow and enjoyable! It's great to know that the narration and pace of the tour enhanced your experience as you explored Salem and its rich history. For your future travels, don’t forget to check out my Action+ Tour Bundle for over 100 more self-guided tours.
Thomas_H, Oct 2023
Very cheap activity to do. Tickets sell out almost every day so you must buy them online starting at midnight the day you want to go. The activity wasn’t worth spending the hour it was very dated, basically a few maniqin sets you look at with a voice over. Very cool outside of the building though. Gift shop is accessible from outside.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hi Thomas, you’ve left a review for something else. There are no mannequins, sets, or gift shops in our self-guided audio tour.
Joseph_B, Oct 2023
Waste of money. Never received the link. Rip off. Sent me to the visitor center and they knew nothing about the tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Sorry about that mix-up, Joseph. We had a hiccup with Viator not forwarding my instruction emails, but we've tackled that issue. My support team's always on deck to help out with these snags. Your tour's not going anywhere – it doesn't expire. So, you're all set whenever you feel like diving into Salem's history. Or, if you fancy something different, give me a holler, and I'll swap it out for one of our 100+ self-guided tours. Here's to smoother adventures ahead!
Greg_T, Oct 2023
This was a great way to move at our own pace with the kids on a busy day in Salem! Very easy to use and well worth the price.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hey Greg! I am thrilled to hear the Historic Salem and Witch Trials Audio Tour fits the bill for your family adventure. Keeping the kiddos engaged while absorbing all that history can be challenging, so I'm glad I could help you. Whenever you guys are up for another adventure, remember my Action+ Tour Bundle is packed with over 100 tours waiting for you. Happy travels to you and the fam!
Bridget_E, Oct 2023
Well worth the money! This tour gets you out of the big crowds and makes the trip more enjoyable. Make sure to not forget your headphones as some places are heavily populated which makes it difficult to hear with just the speaker. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hey Bridget! I'm so glad you had a stellar time with the Historic Salem and Witch Trials Audio Tour. Dodging the crowds and diving deep into history sounds like a win-win! Don't forget about my Action+ Tour Bundle whenever the travel bug bites again. It's loaded with over 100 tours for all those wanderlust moments.
Krystal_C, Sep 2023
Tour was easy to follow and navigate. Learned some interesting facts by doing the alternate suggested locations. Easy walk on a good day!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you, Krystal, for your positive feedback! I'm thrilled you had an informative experience with my Salem and Witch Trials tour and that the alternate locations added to your learning. A sunny day enhances the beauty and experience of Salem's rich history. Should your wanderlust call you to explore further, my Action+ Tour Bundle offers over 100 self-guided tours that you might enjoy. Safe travels, and may your journeys always be enlightening!
Rod_M, Aug 2023
Easy to follow tour led by listening to app instructions. Automatically adjusts topics as you walk into vicinity of the next subject. Easy to download and use the app, we found it best to test the app before getting to the tour starting point. And if you leave the designated tour path, it will automatically pickup once you return to a specific location. Price was reasonable. Use headphones rather than speaker to avoid annoying others nearby. Recommended.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for your detailed feedback, Rod! I'm delighted to hear that my Salem and Witch Trials Audio Tour provided an easy and informative experience for your exploration. It's excellent advice to use headphones for a more immersive experience. Should your wanderlust take you to new destinations, I invite you to delve into my Action+ Tour Bundle, which includes over 100 self-guided tours designed for curious travelers like you.
Stacey_S, Oct 2022
The app didn’t work it skipped around when it would finally load. Wasn’t at all what it advertised ………,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Hmm. Unfortunately, it did not work for you. I would love to help you out. Can you tell me a bit about your phone? I also have another 100 tours in the US. I will happily exchange this with any of them. Please let me know.
John_W, Oct 2022
My mother, daughter and I took on the self guided tour of Salem. The hardest part was the orientation of the map but after recognizing the need to read street signs (duh) we were off! There were a couple of places that the guide was unclear about entry and order of viewing (memorial and graveyard) but other than that it was perfect. We also added the extra stops which were fun!
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback, John! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the stories and your trip to Salem. The tour has been completely updated, but if you have any suggestions for new features, we will forward them to our team! because we are constantly looking for ways to enhance the touring experience I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the United States — hopefully you'll get a chance to try them the next time you visit! Also, as a reminder, the tour you purchased is valid for a lifetime. As a result, you can listen to it at home or during your next visit.
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