General History Winter Edition

Overview

Salem is almost 400 years old, making it one of the oldest cities in the US. It has a vast and varied history. Its humble beginnings are as a fishing community, but it develops as a key metropolis and was the state capital for a brief period. You will see sites that relate to the 1692 witchcraft trials and hear the compelling stories that shook the town to the core. There are also locations that have incredible importance to the American Revolution. The US may not be the same US without Salem. And the seaport was arguably the richest in America in the early 1800s as its ships traversed the oceans to bring back goods from all over the world. Salem is the home to inventors as well as famous political leaders and has been visited by celebrities who have shot many movies and TV shows in the city. And you be regaled with a tale of the supernatural activity that plagues the city still. You'll get quite the overview of Salem in this 90 minute tour.

City: Salem

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $25.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $25.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Tour Guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
We use an amplifier so everyone who is social distancing can hear us. Masks are no longer required outdoors. You can wear a mask if you want to wear one. We ask that you wear a mask in our office.

What To Expect

Old Burying Point Cemetery

We will walk through if the conditions are good or just view from the street

Witch House

We will stand outside of the building and tell you about the history.

Salem Old Town Hall

We will stand outside of the building and tell you about the history.

Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

We will tell you about the history and you can take pictures.

Ropes Mansion and Garden

We will stand outside of the building and tell you about the history.

Witch Dungeon Museum

We will stand outside of the building and tell you about the history.

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

We will stand in front of the memorial and discuss the history.

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews (1)

899katet

Jan 2020

An interesting walking tour led by our enthusiastic guide, who provided a detailed overview on the history and sites of Salem. As part of our tour, we stopped by many important sites as well as some filming locations for the movie Hocus Pocus (which was pretty exciting, being a big fan of the film). I learnt a lot about the Witch Trials and had many questions answered by our friendly guide. Definitely a great way to see Salem and learn about the history.

Response from Host

Jul 2020

We're glad you enjoyed the tour. There is so much to see in Salem. And, of course, everyone loves Hocus Pocus. Thank You