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

Sat 09 Nov

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Starting at $26.00

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Sat 09 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)

wlamb88

Nov 2021

My wife and I were going to be in Salem on Halloween, so we wanted to book a tour to get the full experience. We didn’t want a stereotypical “watch out, the ghosts will get you” kind of tour. We wanted to actually learn about the Witch Trials. And boy, did we ever. Jeffrey was our tour guide, and he provided us with so much information! Salem was very crowded, given that it was Halloween; however, this did not diminish the quality of our tour. Jeff had a microphone and speaker that helped project his voice above the crowds, and he gave us clear directions as to where our next stop was should we get separated in the crowd. It was evident that he was passionate about the Witch Trials in the way he spoke about them. The information he presented was captivating, and he answered any and all questions with logical explanations based on today’s psychology. Our tour also took us to sites around Salem that we would have walked through without a second thought-we learned about the history of the town and land itself rather than a couple buildings, and stood exactly where the trials were heard, which was a moving experience. This tour was the highlight of our trip, and we will book again without a second thought. My wife is a teacher, and the storytelling of historical information we obtained is something she can’t wait to pass along to her students. This tour isn’t just Better than Fiction. It’s better than your expectations, and you won’t be disappointed.

pfredlake

Nov 2021

Knowledgeable guide focused on the history and historical context, unlike other cheesy Salem attractions. Very informative and fast-moving.

catherineonatrip

Oct 2021

Fantastic tour with so much interesting history and a funny host. We especially appreciated the ways that he situated the events of the trials in broader historical contexts and discussed how gender and race shaped the trials. We left feeling like we learned a lot, so the tour set a good tone for the rest of our time in Salem. Highly recommended!