Salem's Dark History: Witchcraft Hysteria

Overview

Join your local guide for a fascinating trip back in history as they share the story of Salem’s founding in 1626 by Puritans whose search for religious freedom ultimately ended in a wave of fear, suspicion, and anger that gripped Salem for one fateful year. Your tour will include stops at some of Salem’s most popular locations, and some secluded off-the-beaten-path locations that very few tourists get to experience. Along the way, your guide, an experienced storyteller, will recount details of the witchcraft hysteria & Salem’s unique dark history.

All tours meet at 226 Essex St. Salem- outside of Coon’s Card and Gift Shop.

City: Salem

Wed 25 Dec

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $38.00

Make a reservation

Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $38.00

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (103) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (113) Entry Tickets (47) Sporting Events (1) Good for Small Groups (6) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (41) Walking Tours (697) Outdoor Activities (20) Limitied Availability Tours (6) LGBT Friendly Tours (4) Family-friendly Activities (7) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (27) Travelers recommend (73) Good for Groups (8) Top Activities (18) Guided Audio Tours (3) Art, Culture & History (135) Attractions to explore (38)

What's Included

English guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dogs Welcome!

What To Expect

Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

Witch House

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (167)

Abbee_C

Oct 2022

Great enthusiastic tour guide!! The walk was very informative and she made it fun!! We learned a lot about Salem and the witch trials!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a great review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that your guide made it fun!

Faith_B

Oct 2022

It was very fun but didn’t seem to be as organized as the rest of our tours. I really liked the information given in the tour.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

So glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and the information given! We pride ourselves on well designed and executed tours, so do we do appreciate your feedback. Thanks for taking the time to write a review-feel free to contact us directly with specifics about your tour so that we can address it if necessary.

Sara_M

Oct 2022

The tour was informative and Heather was a great guide. My only complaint is that the night tour should have a disclaimer stating that not all sites will be visited as some are closed after dark. An example of this is the cemetery. I would not say this tour is scary at all, more informational then anything.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

We appreciate you taking the time to write a nice review for our historical tour (there is no ghostly/scary component to our tours-they are history based), and our guide Heather, who is also fantastic. Thanks also for the feedback about the cemetery--we understand your disappointment about not being able to get in, unfortunately the cemeteries in Salem close at dusk, which is a moving target the closer we get to Halloween. We will do a better job of communicating this in the future.