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)

Maria_E

Oct 2022

Our guide never showed up so it never happened! There is t anything more to say, except Viator tried to reschedule but we already had other things booked

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thanks for taking the time to send in a review! Thanks for the opportunity to clarify a few things to potential future guests! Pro Tip: Notify the tour company as soon as you know you will be late. This guest didn't notify us until 35 minutes after their tour started (the tour had 25 other people on it as guests--it definitely took place). They knew they were going to be late well before that. Had they contacted us earlier, we could have given them parking tips and the first few stops on the tour, ensuring they caught up. But by the time they contacted us, it was too late for them to catch the tour. We generously offered them the seats at the next tour (Viator cannot do that--they were talking to the office staff here), and they declined.

Kristina_J

Oct 2022

The tour guide was informative. We got lucky with a nice day, so we definitely enjoyed the walk especially in the flower garden. The only ify was... my child got sick last minute and wasn't able to refund the ticket, wished we could of used the ticket value towards another tour.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

So glad to hear that you found the tour interesting and enjoyed the time in the Ropes Garden! This is another great opportunity to chat to potential future tour guests and give a tip for booking a tour in general, with any company. Pro Tip: While our policy (which is pretty standard across the tour industry) is to not offer a refund to any cancellations with 24 hours of the tour start time it's all about communication--as soon as your plans change, or you need to drop a person or add someone, call us. Don't wait until the last minute. Unfortunately, this guest notified us 1/2 hour before the tour, and we weren't able to accommodate them because of the last-minute notice--had we known sooner we may have been able to change the booking to another date. Hope this is helpful!

Genie_R

Oct 2022

Maria was a great guide. She was very knowledgeable. We would definitely book this for again when in Salem.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review! You were a great sport during the tour, and a fabulous 'witch'. So glad you enjoyed the tour--please come visit Salem again soon!!