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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

Overview

Come and explore the rich, mysterious history of one of New England's most loved destinations Salem, Massachusetts. This ~2 hour walking tour brings to life the true story of Salem's storied past. We are a diverse groups of historians, teachers, professional artists whose passion for Salem's history is truly engaging. You will learn about Salem's rich past as a world-class seaport, hear hauntedly chilling tales of the supernatural, visit one of the most beautiful streets in America and learn of three hundred years of architecture, and find out the truth about the 1692 Salem Witch Trials hysteria. You will leave Salem wanting to plan your next trip back! Come and see why this the *only* tour you need while in Salem.

Dog friendly! Handicap accessible!

Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. No refunds in October under any circumstances.

***Please note, we book up to 40 people per tour in October.

City: Salem

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $30.00

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Sun 17 Nov

Starting at $30.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

2-hour Hauntings & History Salem Walking Tour

Pass through Salem's historic McIntire District

See top Salem sites such as Witch Trials Memorial, Witch House, and Ropes Mansion.

Day-time or lantern led night-time tour options available

Professional/Local Guide

Listen to 400 years of Salem history from a local historian

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Comfortable walking shoes and jacket recommended
Tours run rain or shine, we do not cancel for weather. No refunds for weather! Please plan accordingly.
Please Note: Guests assume ALL responsibility, ALL Liability, and a photo release while on our tour.
Dog friendly!
Please note, we book up to 40 people per tour in October
Wheelchairs are welcome, however, be aware that Salem has 400 year old sidewalks, uneven surfaces and narrow areas. Visitors assume all responsibility with wheelchairs and WCWT will not be held liable.

What To Expect

Salem Old Town Hall

All tours depart from Salem's Old Town Hall, on the three steps. A local historian guides you through the cobblestone-lined streets of this 17th century city by the glow of lantern light. Explore the driving factors behind the infamous Witch Trials Hysteria of 1692, meeting real practicing witches along the way. Learn about the rise of Salem as a world-class haunted seaport, creating some of the wealthiest families in its history.

Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

We will be strolling the cobblestoned streets of the Essex St Pedestrian walking mall. This is the very heart of Salem, which once was a Native American trading path. You will visit the site of the First Church of Salem and hear the haunting tale of the Lady in Blue.

Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

One of the most photographed sites in the city, the Bewitched statue will be your next stop. Learn how the locals *really* felt about this 9 foot bronze statue being dedicated in 2005. Why are their security cameras fixed on Samantha?

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

dan60150

Oct 2022

This was an excellent tour. There are 70+ tour companies and they seemed to be all out on our night lol. April was our guide, and after hearing some of the other guides, it was EXTREMELY clear that we lucked out. April has clearly been doing this for years, she is from the area, highly knowledgeable, confident, and great at guiding. The tour started off a little "dry" with the early history of Salem, but once we got going we were really into it. April even managed to incorporate a very good human message at the end. And we learned that they call Dunkin Donuts "Dunks" here. Two things: this tour was not super big on "scaring" the crowd, but was more about trying to tell the real history of Salem and balancing out people's negative perceptions of the town because of the witch trials, which are just a small part of the town's history. although there were still a couple solid ghost stories. ALSO - if you go in October, DO NOT DRIVE INTO SALEM. it is a nightmare. park at the high school or library or whatever, like the email advises, and just take the bus in.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Hi! Thank you so much taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time with April on our tour. We definitely appreciate your feedback, thank you so much!! Please come back and see us again soon! All the best, Beth and April

Emily B

Oct 2022

This tour was really great! Would recommend to take earlier tours, it’s less crowded during the morning weekdays. First time in Salem and received really descriptive stories about the area and showed us important pin point places that you must see on your trip! Cody was a really good story teller and you can tell he actually likes his job. He offered to take pictures if anyone wanted pictures. Didn’t feel rushed at all either which is a problem sometimes with certain tours. We braved rain for this tour and we didn’t regret it!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Hi! Thank you so much taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time with Cody on our tour. We definitely appreciate your feedback, thank you so much!! Please come back and see us again soon! All the best, Beth and Cody

Akasha N

Oct 2022

I didn't realize the group would be so large. I thought it was supposed to be 8 max people. I must have misunderstood and the group was way too big at 43 people. The tour guide used a mic but couldn't hear very well and felt lost in that huge group. We just walked away. It could have been good but instead a big waste of $80.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. My name is Cody, Manager of Guest Services. Please feel free to email me at [email protected] to discuss this further.