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

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $38.00

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $38.00

Make a reservation

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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.

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Reviews (167)

Danielle_K

Oct 2022

This tour is not what they claim that it is, very misleading. Did not hit many of the things listed on the advertisement. And the owner is not very friendly, tried to purchase an extra ticket due to an addition to our party & it was nearly impossible as every time they opened a slot online, it was almost immediately filled. After several responses back & forth, there was a nasty message referring to me being "snarky". Honestly I was just trying to purchase an extra ticket for $38 (not worth it BTW). I will say that the tour guide was very friendly & apologized for the miscommunication.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

This is not a review for our business, and the one-star review is unfortunate, but I'd love to take the opportunity here to share a tip with potential future tour guests. Pro Tip: When writing a review, it is crucial to make sure it is for the correct business. So many tour companies have similar names for their tours and/or companies, it is easy to get this confused and almost impossible to remove once it's posted. We definitely appreciate all feedback from guests from our tours.

Michelle_V

Oct 2022

Our tour leader was amazing. She was so knowledgeable as well as entertaining. I would highly recommend this for families and couples first visiting Salem.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thanks for taking the time to write this glowing review. I am thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and your guide. We always recommend one of our tours early on in a trip, to help you get the lay of the land and all the hidden gems from a real local guide. Hope to see you in Salem again soon!

Shannon_J

Oct 2022

Great tour and out guide was amazing!! It was informative and fun. Easy to navigate. Overall great experience.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

We are so happy to hear that you loved the tour and the guide! Thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely review, its much appreciated!