Curses and Crimes Candlelight Tour

Overview

This tour is only given by Krystina, a historian specializing in the history of witchcraft that has presented academically both nationally and internationally.

This tour will talk about the darker side of Salem's history: the reality of the witch trials (both within and out of Salem), the Old Witch Gaol, the old County Jail, and the victims of the Salem witch trials.

This is an adult tour. We will discuss injustice, true crime, deaths, executions, the history of witch trials and mistreatment of individuals of various races, religions, and genders. I am not doing so with the intention of being obscene or extreme in any way, nor am I doing it for shock value. It is simply my passion to tell the history as close to reality as I can. I look forward to sharing the darker side of this beautiful city with you.

Prepare for your trip in advance by listening to my podcast Effed Up History!

City: Salem

Tue 08 Apr

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Starting at $25.00

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Tue 08 Apr

Starting at $25.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

History Information

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

The Witch House at Salem

WE WILL NOT BE ENTERING

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Here we will end our tour talking about the witch trials and some other information about the victims.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (55)

Clara_S

Dec 2024

One of the best guided tours I have taken in a while (and I take a lot of them <3) Thank you!! historical, clear and still very entertaining!

Mizan_S

Oct 2024

100% recommend taking this tour whether you're local to Salem or a tourist. For folks that want a proper tour of the Witch Trials and Salem's past, Krystina is an excellent tour guide and does an amazing job talking about the real history of our town.

Russell_B

Oct 2024

My group loved this informative and engaging tour with Krystina! She’s a historian with a deep knowledge of the witch trials and the broader context of Salem/MA history. We learned about all the key players and stories from the period of the witch trials - all told with color and enthusiasm from our guide. It’s clear she is passionate about this history and it’s infectious in the best way. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Salem.