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

Thu 07 Nov

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Starting at $26.00

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Thu 07 Nov

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
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)

JanineST

Oct 2022

Jeff is very well-informed about the history of the 1692 witch trials. He distills a plethora of information to the most important issues and players. He also shows how relevant the past is to the present.

GoingLikeElsie

Oct 2022

My partner and I absolutely loved this tour which kicked off our first visit to Salem and set the perfect tone. Though we came with decent prior knowledge of the history regarding the witch hunts, our wonderful guide, Caroline, presented it from a unique lens that filled in a lot of the gaps in the history books, especially in terms of contextualizing the motives driving the various key figures involved. We especially appreciated the sensitive and thoughtful perspectives on both the accused women and men, as well as the young girls who made the initial accusations (something we've never encountered prior. They, too were victims of a messed up system.) The "why" is often more telling than the "what," and this tour offers a lot of well-grounded potential whys. Be prepared to take notes -- it's that interesting. As for other reviewers that complained there wasn't a lot to see in terms of actual sites -- that is because most of the original structures where these events took place are no longer standing. But Caroline offered very vivid descriptions and lively storytelling techniques to keep it entertaining, and you could easily envision how things must have been. She was also super mindful at every stop to check in with everybody and make sure she could be heard, which she could indeed by all every time. We'd highly recommend this tour as a perfect introduction to Salem. We're also very glad we did the noon tour on a Saturday as later in the day the streets were far more packed (and we hear nighttime is crazier still).

John_S

Oct 2022

Factual guide that was entertaining while avoiding artificial drama and goofiness like other guides we passed.