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 17 Nov

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Starting at $26.00

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Sun 17 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)

HeidiD451

Jul 2021

We've been to Salem before, and decided to take the historic walking tour today in order to learn more about the history of the infamous witch trials. Jeff, our tour guide, was a great storyteller and did an excellent job laying the foundation for the events that took place, culminating in the loss of 20 lives of innocents accused by young women overtaken by the fear, boredom and fanaticism of Puritan life. We stopped at several locations in Salem and Jeff explained the history, with the tour culminating at the witch memorial. Unfortunately there is not much to actually see on the tour -- the buildings are long gone for the most part -- but Jeff's descriptions and historical accounting did a good job of bringing the events to life. Thank you for a fun and informative tour.

Clint L

Jun 2021

We really enjoyed this tour as Jeff presented many interesting historical facts in a fun and interesting manner. His vast knowledge included contemporary stories as well as the earlier times which made Salem famous. Would definitely take another tour.

SalemRJ

Jun 2021

Excellent stories from the 1692 witch hysteria from a guide who clearly has spent time researching and reflecting on the event's significance. What was really helpful was how Jeffrey related people's fears and motivations from long ago to those we still experience today. The walking is right in downtown Salem and is probably a mile or less. You will do some standing, which is common for any walking tour, so wear comfy shoes. The group was nice and small and it was fun to be able to ask questions. Highly recommend.