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

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)

Monica_P

Jun 2021

Our guide was a great story teller, humorous, and passionate about history. We enjoyed the beautiful buildings and walk.

Marlena_S

Jun 2021

One of the best tours! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the events that occurred in Salem and he was very entertaining in delivering the information. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Salem, you won’t regret it.

281beckig

Jun 2021

I can't recommend this tour enough! Many of us have a basic grasp of the events pertaining to the 1692 Salem Witchcraft Trials, but Better Than Fiction casts a brilliant light on some of the little known, fascinating, and downright disturbing details that surround this dark chapter in our history. It is no exaggeration to say I was on the edge of my seat (despite standing) during the entire experience, and I can only guess what expressions my face was making in response to the captivating stories I was hearing. Jeff is a masterful speaker and storyteller, bringing you along for an eerie and enlightening journey through the city and staging his tales alongside their corresponding historical sites, some of which you may otherwise easily overlook. A touch of humor balances the grittiness, and an insightful modern lens helps us analyze the behavior of the people witnessing and participating in the trials. Jeff has a great range of knowledge on his topic, and is always willing to answer an extra question or drop extra details as you walk from site to site. Whether you are taking your very first historical tour of Salem or have done them all, I strongly encourage you to add this experience to your list!!