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)

Brooke_S

Oct 2022

I didn't attend this tour, and Viator would not let me cancel, because of a bad experience on another of their tours where the guide just left a number of us and they refused a partial refund. The gide didn't even have a microphone. Very unprofessional and I wouldn't recommend this company.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Unfortunately, this review isn't for our business. All of our guides are well respected professional guides, and they all wear a microphone in October. This is an opportunity to share a tip with potential future guests. Pro Tip: When writing a review, it is crucial to make sure it is for the correct business. So many tour companies have similar names for their tours and/or companies, it is very easy to get this confused and almost impossible to remove once it's posted.

Diane_S

Oct 2022

It was a great tour! Learned a lot about the witch trials & the reason behind them. It was a beautiful evening & our guide was excellent.

Lori_H

Oct 2022

Fun and very educational! Our tour guide was great We enjoyed her sense of humor and made us feel like we were back in the witch days of salem

Response from Host

Oct 2022

We appreciate you taking the time to write such a lovely review of the tour and your guide! It's important to the team that our guests have fun as well as learn some great historical information. So glad you enjoyed it!!