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 16 Nov

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Starting at $26.00

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Sat 16 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)

mhill1313

Sep 2021

Hi! This review is going to be about both of Jeff's tours (Salem Witchcraft and Dark Salem) as I've been able to attend both. I've been visiting Salem for about 8 years now. Fell in love with the city so much that I actually moved here about a year ago. I mention all that to say that I've been on a fair share of tours here. Definitely can't say that I've done them all, but most. And I have to say in my most honest opinion that Jeff has become the best tour in town. I recently hosted some family who were visiting Salem for the first time, and I wanted them to see some spots downtown and get a better idea of some of the more interesting stories from Salem's past (witchcraft trials and beyond). I also wanted to do a new/different tour for myself as well. And you can just tell how much Jeff loves Salem and its weird history. He's a great story teller, a well of knowledge, and speaks with character and humor. He even told us some stories that were totally new to me (which is nice when you kind of hear the same stories from other tours). With all of that said, I highly recommend Jeff. Super nice guy, super informative, and well worth your time!

297galt

Sep 2021

The tour was very interesting Our guide was super informed and had answers to everything we asked him The tour was packed with information about the events leading to the trials and it gave a whole different perspective to our visit to Salem. I highly recommend it

lily_c

Sep 2021

We went to Salem for a bachelorette weekend and want to take a tour to learn more about the towns history. We picked this walking tour and it did not disappoint! The history and story telling was fantastic. Definitely a must do on your trip.