Historic Overview of Salem Walking Tour in Salem booking from $25.00

Historic Overview of Salem Walking Tour

Overview

Discover why Salem is the true birthplace of the United States of America with the best history tour in the city. Explore over four centuries of Salem’s remarkable history from its illustrious founding in 1626, to its place as a thriving 21st Century city. The witch trials made Salem infamous, but there’s so much more. Explore Salem’s critical role in the American Revolution, how it led the great Age of Sail, and all about the many important and famous people who’ve called Salem home. Experience all of Salem’s history in our 90 minute tour. We'll discuss a little bit of everything, including the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, the Great Age of Sail, revolutionary history, inventors, famous visitors, TV & Movies shot here and more.The United States just wouldn’t be the same without Salem.

City: Salem

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

90 minute Historic Salem Walking Tour

Local and Professional Guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Parking available in garages on New Liberty, Bridge, and Congress Streets
Parking available in lots at Church Street, Front Street, and Klopp Alley. Metered parking near us. Use Passport Smart Phone App for meters. Bus parking available on New Derby Street and Hawthorne Boulevard.
Tour departs at 11:30am. Check in 15-20 minutes before your tour time at Salem Historical Tours office, located at 8 Central Street
The City of Salem has rescinded its face mask and proof of vaccination order. You no longer have to show proof of vaccination or wear a face mask to enter our office and gift shop. It is subject to change in the future.
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
We use an amplifier so you can social distance. Masks are not required outdoors but are optional. Effective Aug. 23, Salem is requiring that masks must be worn indoors whether you are vaccinated or not. You'll only need to come into our office to pick up your tickets and/or to peruse our gift shop.

What To Expect

Haunted Footsteps & Salem Historical Tours

The Custom House

Listen as your guide weaves together the town's fascinating past, beginning with its illustrious founding in 1626. Walk past buildings, monuments, and other sites like the US Custom House while you learn about the early colonial struggles of the citizens. Hear harrowing tales of the Salem Witch Trials and the fear that the accusations and executions — mostly by hanging — brought to the Puritan village. Continue your tour as your guide narrates the revolutionary industrial growth of the town and modern-day expansions up to recent changes.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (28)

Debi_S

Nov 2022

This was a wonderful tour. The guide was informative and knowledgeable. This guide had so many great stories about the history of Salem. This tour was an hour and a half, but I could have listened to our guide for another hour. He had so many stories. This is not a witch trial orientated tour, but focused on other history that happened in Salem.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Hello Debi, Thank you for the fantastic review! There is so much other history in Salem other than the short period of the Witch Trials. We're so pleased to hear you had a great time with us! Please be sure to come back again soon!

Wendy_F

Nov 2022

This had a little bit of history through the generations of Salem. It was interesting to hear of things from the 1630's up until almost present day! I feel like this tour deserves more than a hour.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Hello Wendy, Thank you for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time with us! We as well would like this tour to be a bit longer. Stay tuned for a new look at this tour next season! Something is in the works!

scollins

Oct 2022

The tour we took focused more on some the key business figures & founding fathers of Salem and not very much on the witch trials. For history buffs (who don’t want to hear more about the witch trials), this is a good tour.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

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 again soon!

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Historic Overview of Salem Walking Tour

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