Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour in Salem booking from $9.99

Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour

Overview

Welcome to the self-guided Salem Witch Trials Tour in Salem, Massachusetts!

The quaint and picturesque town of Salem hides a seriously dark history. Over 300 years ago, this was the site of the infamous Salem Witch Trials, where innocent townspeople were ruthlessly killed for being “witches”. Explore all of Salem’s grim past and present with this self-guided, GPS-enabled, and professionally narrated tour. Visit the poignant sites that still stand as a testament to Salem’s history.

Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. When you arrive, go to the Salem Armory, launch the app, and follow the instructions! Stick to our recommended route for the best experience.

No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!

This is not a ticket to attractions along the route. Check COVID rules and opening hours before your visit.

City: Salem

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

Easy to use: Stories play automatically by GPS. Hands-free. Get HELP all day: Call, Chat, or Email.

Don’t miss a thing: Full itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated, videos, text, hidden gems.

Offline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.

Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Travel over multiple days or on next trip. Never expires.

App on your phone: A link to download the Action Guide app. Password for your tours. Preview at home

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it works: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions. Download the app (while in good wifi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. To begin touring, go to the Starting Point and launch the app. The audio starts automatically. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
Good value Purchase one tour per person. If you are a couple and prefer to share, purchase one tour and remember to bring headphones you can split.
Flexible Schedule: Once the app/tour is on your phone, you can use it any day and at any time. You can use it over multiple days. And, also use it on your next trip here. This tour never expires.
Preview the tour: You can use it before the trip at home (highly recommended), use it during the trip, and use it after you come back.
Don't miss a thing: You will get everything with the app - a complete itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated audio stories, story script, images, videos, deep dives, hidden gems, exciting locations, recommendations for hikes, adventure, activities, treks, and stop-by-stop direction.
Private tour: You can use it in your car or rental car. No worries about groups or crowds. Start the tour app on your phone. And it will direct you step by step. You can stop for as many breaks as you like. Take a break for Instagram photos, and take a break for lunch/snacks. Go on a hike. The tour will wait for you and start when you start again. You can even do the tour over multiple days. Go at your own pace.
Easy to use: The stories play themselves as soon as the GPS is activated. It requires no use of your hands at all. You can get HELP by calling, chatting, or emailing any time of the day.
Offline: There is no need for a cell signal or Wi-Fi while touring. App’s GPS map works offline.
Expiration/go again: The tour will last for the rest of your life on your phone. It is available for use on any day of your next trip.
Use pictures for a photo book: Create a photo book using clean (no crowd) app images of each spot to make a memorable trip. All the significant photos and the correct sequence is ready in the app for you to use.
Social media: Share clean (no crowd) images with friends/family.
Devices supported include iPhones with iOS 13 & above, Android phones with version 9 & above and all cellular-enabled tablets & iPads.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas

What To Expect

Old Burying Point Cemetery

Up next is the graveyard where most of the witch trial victims are buried. Ironically, this is also the final resting place of the chief investigator during those trials, who directly caused many deaths

John Ward House

At the Joshua Ward House, up next, you'll get a glimpse of what remains of the residence once belonging to Sheriff George Corwin, who signed the arrest and execution warrants of those accused of witchcraft

Saint Peter's Episcopal Church

After that, you'll arrive at St Peter's Episcopal Church, which sits on land the town confiscated after the owners, accused of witchcraft, skipped town

Roger Conant Statue

Then you'll pass by an impressive statue of Roger Conant, Salem's founder and first governor, as well as the Witch Museum, filled with all sorts of deep-dive info about the trials and the surrounding mass hysteria

Broad Street Cemetery

Another detour brings you to the Broad Street Cemetery, where Sheriff Corwin ended up after suffering a mysterious heart attack

Hamilton Hall

Then you'll see Hamilton Hall, a venue which has hosted esteemed figures like Alexander Hamilton, FDR, and the Marquis de Lafayette

Nathanial Hawthorne Statue

Literature fans won't want to miss the Nathaniel Hawthorne statue, dedicated to one of America's greatest authors

Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace

You can also visit the birthplace of famous author Nathaniel Hawthorne, which has been preserved in its original condition

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (7)

Stacey_S

Oct 2022

The app didn’t work it skipped around when it would finally load. Wasn’t at all what it advertised ………,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Hmm. Unfortunately, it did not work for you. I would love to help you out. Can you tell me a bit about your phone? I also have another 100 tours in the US. I will happily exchange this with any of them. Please let me know.

alischiab

Oct 2022

Great app and user friendly! Would definitely use this service again. Interesting info with a flexible format.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback! I’m thrilled that my tour of Salem added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.

John_W

Oct 2022

My mother, daughter and I took on the self guided tour of Salem. The hardest part was the orientation of the map but after recognizing the need to read street signs (duh) we were off! There were a couple of places that the guide was unclear about entry and order of viewing (memorial and graveyard) but other than that it was perfect. We also added the extra stops which were fun!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback, John! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the stories and your trip to Salem. The tour has been completely updated, but if you have any suggestions for new features, we will forward them to our team! because we are constantly looking for ways to enhance the touring experience I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the United States — hopefully you'll get a chance to try them the next time you visit! Also, as a reminder, the tour you purchased is valid for a lifetime. As a result, you can listen to it at home or during your next visit.

Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour

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