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

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Starting at $38.00

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Wed 25 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)

Patty_G

Nov 2021

Hearing the ghost story about one of the houses that was on our tour. Also the history of that same house

Response from Host

May 2022

Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review! We hope you enjoyed your trip to Salem!

Sonja_K

Nov 2021

Our tour guide was great! She had lots of history and you can tell she knew her stuff! She gave us great recommendations from places to see, books to learn more to great local places to eat and see.

Response from Host

May 2022

So glad you enjoyed the tour and the tips and tricks we share at the end to get the best out of your time in Salem! Come back and visit again soon!

Dawn_H

Nov 2021

We really enjoyed this tour! Full of history and fun facts. I appreciated that we received new information that was different than the other tours offered in Salem. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are thrilled to hear you loved our tour and found it original! We've worked hard to differentiate our tours and try go to different places and talk about unusual facets of Salem!