I was so excited to hear that this tour was being offered on a Tuesday, which the pamphlets I had picked up in Boston had said they were not. Apparently it is popular enough to be offered seven days a week currently (mid-July 2013), and there is a good reason for that! It was a long tour, about an hour and a half, with walking but also lots of breaks in shade to hear stories both about older and modern Salem.
I knew going in that this tour was more centered on modern witchcraft, which is exactly what I wanted since I already knew enough about the Trials. And I was not let down! I got a feel for modern Salem while we walked both historical sites, and to shops that had (beautiful) working altars for the public. But our awesome guide, Tom, whom I cannot recommend enough, also did a wonderful job filling in the gaps between historical Salem, and what is going on today. Which is something I have been very interested in: how did a place in America KNOWN for hanging people over alleged witchcraft, become the modern haven for witches today?
Tom is also extremely entertaining as well as informative, and very friendly. I was a little nervous in the beginning when the initial ritual was held since I have never done a public ritual, but it was respectful, well done, and authentic. As a practicing pagan that is not of a mainstream tradition, I was pleased with how everything was handled in a way that was inclusive of not just various pagan paths, but other religions as well. It is a delicate line to walk, and it was done wonderfully.
So if you are looking for a tour to connect more with modern Salem and what it actually means for someone to be a witch, I highly recommend the Salem Witch Walk!