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

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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)

599pegs

Sep 2022

The narrator needs to add some enthusiasm & excitement in the story. Know the story h not listen to a tap & regurgitate it as it played in his ear. No tangible items to see. Gave alit of his personal opinion as to what took place. Don't compare today's kids using Google & tic tock to the 1600 kids. It was like listening being in class & listening to a boring lecture.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

I think you're confusing a voice amplifier and head mic with some sort of listing device, sorry for the confusion there. You also arrived late and left early, and ducked out for a smoke break or two which is against the rules, as I mentioned to you. It's important to use modern issues to compare historical issues to put it into context, but google does provide us with more information and an ability to educate and understand our world better, and singing and dancing wasn't really allowed in Puritan New England. As for "no tangible items" unfortunately one of the burdens of history is that all too often the physical items, like buildings, get torn down. I say this many times on my tour, which is one of the reasons its so important to talk about it history. I don't have a time machine and can not take you to what doest exist, sorry to disappoint.

Brittany_C

Sep 2022

Rebecca was amazing she had so many awesome details about things we toured! I learned so much! She also had pictures for visual representation and comparison. What a nice touch!

Tim_C

Sep 2022

He was very informative. Great detail with his knowledge of the history. It does need more visual but it appears he is limited due lack of them.