Salem and Witchcraft Historical Walking Tour

Overview

The tryals have left a footprint on Salem, and the world, that still echo 330 years later. Join us on our 90min walking tour as we visit historic locations and lay the groundwork to explore and unpack what happened in Salem in 1692. Shedding light on how a community driven by fear and led by religious ideology and zealotus extremism, executed 20 innocent people.We invite you to be part of our story and learn why true history is Better Than Fiction. -All tour guides are licensed by the City of Salem and are professional storytellers .

City: Salem

Wed 06 Nov

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Starting at $26.00

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Wed 06 Nov

Starting at $26.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

All tours are lead by professional storytellers

Stopping at historic sites in Salem with ties to the trials and ending in the Witch Trial Memoral.

90 min Witch Trials Walking Tour

All guides are licensed by the city of Salem

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
Note: This is just a walking tour, there's no admission included and we'll just stop at attractions listed
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
BTF Tours abides by all local and CDC COVID guidelines.

What To Expect

Salem Old Town Hall

A historic building in its own rite, as well as a filming location for the classic Halloween movie, Hocus Pocus. A fitting location for the start of the tour. Note: We'll stop at this location, we don't go inside.

John Ward House

Historic location. 330 years ago this is where the house of Sheriff Corwin, the High Sheriff of Essex county stood. In the scope of the trials he acts as the warrant issuer, interrogator, and torturer, amongst others. Note: We'll stop at this location, we don't go inside.

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Historic Location. Those who were executed in 1692 were not given any formal burial. this memorial, dedicated in 1993, is what we have today to now pay our respects to those who lost their lives in the Salem Witchcraft Trials. Note: We'll stop at this location, we don't go inside.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (210)

Beth_H

Oct 2022

It was great. Caroline was enthusiastic and smart. Answered all of our questions and was so nice. Meeting point was great too.

Kandis B

Oct 2022

Our guide Caroline was super positive even in the rain and friendly! Great at telling the history of the witch trials (better than the museum) great stops around the town. I am glad I chose this tour.

bschaeffer1992

Oct 2022

Caroline was a FANTASTIC tour guide who really delved deep into the history of the Salem Witch Trials. This tour emphasizes how fear and paranoia feed into every event, feeding into one another. It is also worth to mention why Salem's witch trials were different than other places around the world, there were male victims. The tour starts across from 15 Front Street near the cement block of Houdini Way. Throughout each stop, Caroline explains the true, unapologetic history of the area with a few jokes sprinkled in. She was extremely engaging and her story went along with a pace that felt appropriate. I MOST DEFINITELY recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience another side of the Salem coin, more historical and less paranormal. In the words of our lovely tour guide herself, this tour was Most Good!