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Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

4.1(880)Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 880 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Salem Historical Tours, LLC
Witch House aka Judge Jonathan Corwin's House

About this activity

Examine the demographics, theories and personal stories comprising the 1692 Salem Witchcraft trials. Learn why the hysteria actually began and how it consumed the town of Salem and other communities, resulting in over 200 people accused and the deaths of 25 people.

We go to the Witchcraft Memorial, old burying ground, Witch House and locations of the sheriff, court and where they crushed a man to death.

Our tours are led by local historians, teachers, authors and researchers dedicated to preserving Salem's 17th-century legacy.

This authentic history tour that will shed new light on what happened during the infamous Salem witchcraft hysteria that turned neighbor against neighbor.

We are located downtown next to Emporium 32 and just a short walk from the Peabody Essex Museum and the Salem Witch Museum

What's included

  • ✓Gain detailed insight into the infamous 1692 Salem Witch Trials
  • ✓Local and Professional Guide
  • ✓90-minute Salem Witchcraft Walking Tour

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
  • ✕Parking
  • ✕No public restrooms

Meeting and pickup

  • We are part of the pedestrian walkway downtown at the corner of Essex and Central Streets. We are next to Emporium 32 and across from the New England Dog Biscuit Company. Look for our purple sign.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Tours depart at 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour. Check in at Salem Historical Tours Office at 8 Central Street, Salem, MA.
  • Our public walking tours can pose challenges for participants with mobility and accessibility concerns. Tours are 90 minutes long and about one mile in length. Each participant must be able to complete the one-mile tour within 90 minutes, providing for frequent stops to view sites and for information from the tour guide. As Salem is a historical city, there are narrow and uneven sidewalks, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. During events and festivals (and particularly October), with crowds and street vendors, the streets can become difficult to navigate.
  • Traffic and parking can be very difficult and October is much worse with "" trafLA Levelfic. Give yourself extra time to get here and park no matter what your GPS is telling you.

Cancellation policy

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

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