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 07 Nov

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Starting at $38.00

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Thu 07 Nov

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)

Krista_P

Oct 2020

Mariah was absolutely fabulous and personable. Great information and of course kept things lively. Also enjoyed that she encourages follow up from the group if any questions came up after the tour.

Response from Host

Nov 2020

Thank you for this great review--so glad you enjoyed the tour! Hope to see you in Salem again soon!

alisbona9378

Oct 2020

An absolute amazing tour!! Maria was an exceptional tour guide. She was clearly very knowledgeable about the history of Salem. She not only explained what happened but WHY. She encouraged us all to participate in the discussion and to think deeper than what we were all taught in school. We were able to see some architecture as a bonus while we walked from site to site. If you only do one tour in Salem, this is it!

Response from Host

Nov 2020

Thank you SO much for this really lovely review! I am so happy you really enjoyed the tour--we designed it hoping to find a great balance of experience vs. discussion. Thank you!

James_T

Oct 2020

Maria was an amazing tour guide. The whole experience was phenomenal. Highly recommend to everyone visiting Salem.

Response from Host

Nov 2020

So glad to hear you really enjoyed the tour! Thank you for taking the time to write a review!