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

Mon 24 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The City of Salem has rescinded its face mask and proof of vaccination order.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)

bmogilski

Sep 2020

History of Salem and various persons involved in the settlement. The guide was very knowledgeable of all past and current goings on in Salem

davidsco27

Nov 2019

I've been to Salem many times, but really didn't know much about the history, so I finally decided to take one of these tours to hopefully learn more about the city and its rich history. Well, I have to say, this one was well worth it. Our tour guide, not only pointed out the typical historical sites, but gave us a lot of back story on them, and some of the ones more off the beaten track. Things I never would've learned just Googling or asking just anyone on the street. Bonus, he's also a standup comedian and made the entire tour a blast by inserting some very funny anecdotes. All in all this tour was thoroughly enjoyable and well worth the time and money

Response from Host

Jul 2020

Thank you so much. Salem has a rich history and there are so many interesting stories. Glad you enjoyed it as much as us.

Richard D

Sep 2019

I would rate it 3 1/2 stars if I had that option. Good, but not great. Even though description of tour stated that witch trials would not be discussed, many reviews I read contradicted that and specifically stated that the information was included. I think there was enough time and opportunity to include some witch trials info because there was not an overwhelming amount of Salem history that was covered. The bottom line is, I was glad I took the tour.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

We're glad you enjoyed the tour. There is so much more fascinating history than the Witchcraft trials. While that is a compelling part of our history, we don't discuss the witch craft trials on this tour. It would have to be a three hour tour to discuss maritime, revolutionary and witchcraft. Many of the guides who do the 1130 Non-Witchcraft history tour don't do the Witchcraft History tour so they wouldn't talk about that subject anyway. We may go to places that have a connection to the trials but we talk about different history. Perhaps the reviews you mention that say we did are just a mix of several reviews of the myriad of tour companies in Salem.

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