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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $38.00

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Tue 24 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)

Kathy_G

Oct 2022

Christina was great. We learned some Salem history and she kept the group engaged. She gave us some time to take pictures of the gardens at Allison’s House.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thanks very much for taking the time to write such a lovely review for our tour, and your guide Christina! She is an engaging and knowledgeable guide-we love having her on our team. Come visit Salem again soon!

Missy_W

Oct 2022

It was lots of fun and our tour guide was great! She took us to a few off sites and didn’t overlap the other tours we had taken

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you so much for this great review of our tour and your guide! We are so happy to hear that found the tour unique and saw sites you hadn't before on other tours.

Beatrice_C

Oct 2022

Walking through a neighborhood and seeing residences of the local people. It was different from the history tour the night before.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thanks so much for the praise for the tour! We are glad to hear that you found it unique! Come visit Salem again soon!