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

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $38.00

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Fri 27 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)

Catherine_T

Sep 2022

Excellent tour with Kendra as a guide. Lots of details and nuggets with this tour…our guide had lots of info and could answer any questions we had. Thank you so much and I would recommend this tour to anyone.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. Happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the tour with Kendra, who is a fantastic guide!

Y78GPmichaelt

Sep 2022

This tour was great. Maria was informative, engaging and you could see she really loved Salem. Learn about the witch trials, the history of Salem and what's going on present day. My wife and I really enjoy this tour and Salem. Highly recommended.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you so much for this great feedback! I am so glad you had fun on the tour, and that you enjoyed your time in Salem.

Maggie_R

Sep 2022

Very informative. Learned the history behind the witch trials. Debunked some of what we thought we knew. Explored some sites off the beaten path. Picked up some tips and tricks about the locale and must see places of interest. Meeting place central to everything. Maria did a great job. She brought 1692 to life.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thanks for this great review! It was a pleasure to show your group around Salem. So happy to hear that you loved the tour!