Salem and Witchcraft Historical Walking Tour

Overview

The tryals have left a footprint on Salem, and the world, that still echo 331 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 Uncover the true history of Salem. -All tour guides are licensed by the City of Salem and are professional storytellers .

City: Salem

Wed 23 Apr

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Starting at $26.00

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Wed 23 Apr

Starting at $26.00

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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

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 (349)

281beckig

Jun 2021

I can't recommend this tour enough! Many of us have a basic grasp of the events pertaining to the 1692 Salem Witchcraft Trials, but Better Than Fiction casts a brilliant light on some of the little known, fascinating, and downright disturbing details that surround this dark chapter in our history. It is no exaggeration to say I was on the edge of my seat (despite standing) during the entire experience, and I can only guess what expressions my face was making in response to the captivating stories I was hearing. Jeff is a masterful speaker and storyteller, bringing you along for an eerie and enlightening journey through the city and staging his tales alongside their corresponding historical sites, some of which you may otherwise easily overlook. A touch of humor balances the grittiness, and an insightful modern lens helps us analyze the behavior of the people witnessing and participating in the trials. Jeff has a great range of knowledge on his topic, and is always willing to answer an extra question or drop extra details as you walk from site to site. Whether you are taking your very first historical tour of Salem or have done them all, I strongly encourage you to add this experience to your list!!

Janet_F

Jun 2021

Absolutely excellent tour! The tour leader was extremely knowledgeable, answered all of my questions, and gave me a fuller and deeper understanding of the events surrounding the Salem witch trials and the personalities of the people involved. I highly recommend this tour to all.

I640SCtiml

Jun 2021

Lived in Massachusetts most of my life, but hadn’t ever traveled up to Salem. Took the family up there for Mother’s Day and decided to take advantage of the nice weather and do a walking tour. Salem is full of so much history that I couldn’t believe it when the tour was over! The guid was incredibly knowledgeable, engaged with the crowd and overall seemed to enjoy what he was doing. I’ve been on other walking tours where the guides is dull and really does t want to be there. Not Jeff. I definitely recommend this the the day tour and I’m definitely going to take the night tour come Halloween!!!