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

Sun 10 Nov

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Starting at $26.00

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Sun 10 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)

Barbara M

Oct 2021

Happened to hit a Nor’easter and much of the visit was curtailed. We managed the trolley tour and the witch museum. Will come back another time soon.

Dory3152013

Oct 2021

Excellent and entertaining tour that tells a historically accurate and holistic narrative of the events that transpired in 1692. It was my favorite of the 3 events we booked during our day in town. You are likely to learn many new facts even if you are relatively familiar with the story. The storytelling skills and humor were also appreciated. (As was the cool sticker.) The guide does dispel common myths, so come with an open mind. Checking the familiar folklore or whatever you saw online at the door is worth it, as truth is “better than fiction” as they claim. While the tour was appropriate for all ages and wasn’t inaccessibly cerebral, some kids might not find the tour as interesting as adults or may be told a few contradictory things in school (or elsewhere in Salem) so I would encourage parents to consider their individual kid’s interest level.

Julian L

Oct 2021

It was overpriced. I paid $33 for 4 people and there was random people off the street who joined. I also couldn’t hear the tour guide at all. I would never pay for something like this again when I can just join in while walking on the street