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)

Jeana_S

Oct 2021

Although the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and had a good sense of humor, This tour would have been so much better had the guide had a microphone. We passed so many other tours where the guides had a mic but it seemed like this was the only tour guide without one. If it weren’t for the small group we were in, there would be no way we would have heard the guide speaking. Additionally all that the guide focused on was mostly the story of how Salem became what it is today, as well as the history of the witch trials. I had hoped for more historical info

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Glad you were able to hear your guide- that is why the group was so small. We believe in less noise pollution in Salem, and smaller, more interactive tour groups for that very reason. We cover everything from Salem’s founding in 1626 to modern day Salem. Hope you and your family enjoyed your trip!

Henry_B

Oct 2021

The best part of the tour was the guide Maria, who was both knowledgeable and engaging. My daughter and I enjoyed the tour because of the guide.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you so much! Great to meet you and your daughter!

Kamryn_L

Oct 2021

So much information that we were not expecting to even learn about m!! We all went into it thinking it would probably be very generic and basic information but our guide dove right it and we all absolutely loved it

Response from Host

May 2022

Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review--it's appreciated! Glad you enjoyed your time with us and had fun in Salem!