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

Fri 08 Nov

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Starting at $26.00

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Fri 08 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)

Vicky M

Sep 2022

Jeff was great, you can tell he has a passion for the history of Salem, and I had some knowledge of the witch trials going in, but Jeff gave more of a historical account and gave great information on other happenings at the time that impacted what was happening in Salem. It was also so awesome to go to places and hear what they were at the time of the trials. Very cool!

Jill_B

Sep 2022

It felt like it was more opinion than history. 30% history with 70% opinion. Needs to go read books on the situation and leave out all the commentary. Story was not good and left out key events. In addition, he added way to many references to teenage kids today. Needs to tighten up his story and make flow better. More concerned about his brief case with his business logo. Would not recommend. After reading more about the history of Salem he filled in with a lot of his own opinion of what happened.

erinsS3955FP

Sep 2022

Another great experience! I did this walking tour September of 2021 and again in 2022. So good! I was happy to share the experience with different friends and family, who thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I truly appreciate the historical details as well as the help in empathizing with those of the witch trial era. Highly recommend.