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1692 Salem Day Tour

Type: Sightseeing Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
1692 Salem Day Tour
- Type:
  Sightseeing Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Take a journey through 400 years of history with a local historian as your guide. Uncover the secrets of Witch City as we dive deep into the events surrounding the 1692 Salem Witch Trial.

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of one of the darkest chapters in American history? Look no further than our immersive Salem Witch Trial Tour.

We are beloved by tourists and Locals alike. With so many tours to choose from, look no further, do yourself a favor and book this tour!

As you walk through Salem to visit historical sites, you will hear a jaw-dropping story covering Salem before the trials, what caused the witch hysteria, who were the judges and accusers, how residents responded to the accusations, who were the 20 victims, and how it all ended.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Family Owned and Operated
Seasons storyteller and Local Historians with 10+ years of experience
Learn 400 years of Salem's rich history in one tour
Loved by locals and tourists alike!

INCLUDES

Discover 400 years of Salem's rich history with a local historian..

Visit over a dozen historical sites throughout Salem.

Tour led by a local historian and real witch.

On time departure

2 Hour Historical Walking Tour

EXCLUDES

Gratuities

Parking is not included. Please plan ahead for traffic and parking. Tour departs on time.

There are no restrooms at departure location or along route.

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

272 Essex St

Tour departs from the Hermetic Arts Center at 272 Essex Street.

Options and Start time

1692 Salem Day Tour:

02:00 PM, 03:00 PM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM

End point

24 Liberty St

The tour ends at the Salem Witch Trial Memorial at 24 Liberty Street.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Salem

The 1692 Salem Historical Day Tour will meet at the Hermetic Arts Center at 272 Essex St. Your Guide will check you in, and the tour will start at the corner of Essex and Sewell St. From there, you will continue down Essex St. to the Witch House.

As you walk through Salem to visit each historical site, you will hear a jaw-dropping story covering Salem's history before the trials, what caused the witch hysteria, who were the Judges and Accusers, how residents responded to the accusations, who were the 20 victims, and how the trials came to an end.

Locals love our tour, and we are confident you will, too.

Our tour is family-friendly and dog-friendly.

2 hours -Admission Ticket Free

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

Confirmation will be received at time of booking.

Most travelers can participate.

Wheelchairs are welcome, however, be aware that Salem has old sidewalks and some areas have uneven surfaces.

Tour is Dog-Friendly!

Tour is Family-Friendly!

Tours run rain or shine, we do not cancel due to weather. Please plan accordingly.

Tour groups size may be up to 40 guests per tour.

Please Note. Guests assume ALL responsibility, ALL Liability while participating on this tour.

To cancel your tickets, please contact us within 24 hours of the start of the tour.

To reschedule your tickets, please contact us. We can only do so if there is availability on the day/tour you request.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
1692 Salem Night Walking Tour

Type: City Walking Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
1692 Salem Night Walking Tour
- Type:
  City Walking Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

See all of Salems spookiest spots on this guided walking tour led by a local historian and authentic witchan experience hard to replicate on your own. Visit more than a dozen spooky sites around town as you listen to witchy stories of Salems past. Journey through 400 years of history, learning what caused the witch hysteria, all about the accusers and victims, and how the trials finally ended.

Tour downtown Salem with a local historian and real witch

Learn the detailed history of Salems witch trials

Visit about a dozen famous spooky Salem sites

Ideal for history and horror fans

INCLUDES

Discover 400 years of Salem's rich history with a local historian..

Visit over a dozen historical sites throughout Salem.

Tour led by a local historian and real witch.

On time departure

2 Hour Historical Walking Tour

EXCLUDES

Gratuities

Parking is not included. Please plan ahead for traffic and parking. Tour departs on time.

There are no restrooms at departure location or along route.

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

272 Essex St

Tours depart from the Hermetic Art Center at 3 pm and 730 pm.

Options and Start time

1692 Salem Night Walking Tour:

05:00 PM, 07:30 PM

End point

24 Liberty St

Tours end at the Witch Trial Memorial on Liberty Street.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Salem

The 1692 Salem Historical Day Tour will meet at the Hermetic Arts Center at 272 Essex St. Your Guide will check you in, and the tour will start at the corner of Essex and Sewell St. From there, you will continue down Essex St. to the Witch House.

As you walk through Salem to visit each historical site, you will hear a jaw-dropping story covering Salem's history before the trials, what caused the witch hysteria, who were the Judges and Accusers, how residents responded to the accusations, who were the 20 victims, and how the trials came to an end.

Locals love our tour, and we are confident you will, too.

Our tour is family-friendly and dog-friendly.

2 hours -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

Most travelers can participate.

Wheelchairs are welcome; however, be aware that Salem has old sidewalks and some areas have uneven surfaces.

Tour is Dog-Friendly!

The tour is Family-Friendly!

Tours operate rain or shine; we do not cancel due to weather. Please plan accordingly.

Tour group size may be up to 40 guests per tour.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour

Type: City Walking Tours

Duration: 2 Hours
2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour
- Type:
  City Walking Tours
- Duration:
  2 Hours
OVERVIEW

Salem, Massachusetts, is known for the infamous witch trials, but that isnt the only historical occurrence youll learn about during this guided walking tour. Join a guide for a deep dive into the long history of Salem from the Puritans and Patriots to the present day. Youll stop by city landmarks including the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, the Pickering House, and the Ropes Mansion and Gardens. This tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Explore Salem's history beyond the infamous witch trials

Walk through the historic district with a local guide

Discuss the indigenous peoples, Puritans, and Patriots from Salem

Stop at the Salem Witch Trials Memorial and Old Town Hall

INCLUDES

2.5 Hour Salem History Walking Tour

EXCLUDES

The walking tour does not enter the historic homes interpreted.

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

190 Essex St

The tour begins from the Covens Cottage, 190 Essex Street. It is located at the intersection of Central Street and Essex Street by the Essex Countys Shopping Mall historic Clock. The tall Green Clock. Look for Kenneth in his broad-brimmed hat in front of the Covens Cottage.

Options and Start time

Salem History Tour:

10:00 AM

Salem History Tour:

10:00 AM, 12:00 PM

Salem History Tour:

12:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

The tour begins on Historic Essex Street.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

2: Mcintire Historic District

To be clear, admission into the historic buildings of Salems McIntire district is not a part of the experience.

Kenneth provides historical storytelling and narrative while viewing the exteriors of historic locations and homes. Stops include the Witch House, the Ropes Mansion and gardens, stately Chestnut Street, the Pickering House and Hamilton Hall.

1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

3: Salem

Downtown Salem with stops including The Old Town Hall at Derby square and the Salem Witch Trials Memorial.

40 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This tour covers the history of Salem, Massachusetts. Its not a tour whose only subject is the Salem Witch Trials.

We do not enter buildings on the tour.

I recommend using the MBTA for weekend visits in October. Demand for parking often outstrips its availability and causes significant traffic delays. Parking information at Salem.org

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are great days to visit Salem in September and October to avoid crowds.

The tour is closed on Wednesday and Sunday.

The tour is conducted in all seasonal weather, including rain and cold. Dress accordingly.

Tour gathers 15 minutes prior to departure. Tour begins promptly.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem

Type: Horror, Crime, and Dark History

Duration: 8 Hours
A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem
- Type:
  Horror, Crime, and Dark History
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Have you ever been curious about the spirit world? Or are you a ghost denier? This 90 minute tour may change your mind! This tour dives into Salems paranormal activity using professional ghost-hunting equipment. We visit some of the most haunted locations in Salem on a journey to connect with the spiritual world. Our experts guides will instruct and offer techniques to seek out the spirits who havent departed yet from Salem. You may catch a glimpse of a ghost peering through the windows at you. You may hear voices. Or you may catch an anomaly with a photo/video on your cell phone with something quite peculiar or unexplainable. Come take a tour in search of the spirits of Salem!.

***We cannot guarantee ghost sightings unusual phenomena or paranormal activity of any kind. Results may vary.

***We required to hold one driver's license or state issued ID per group in order to use ghost hunting equipment. It will be returned upon receipt of equipment return**

INCLUDES

Use of various ghost hunting equipment and techniques

Licensed Guide for the duration of the tour

EXCLUDES

Gratuity not included

Unreturned Equipment fee is $200 per item not returned.

Bring your own smartphone to capture photos or paranormal annomolies!

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

32 Derby Square

We meet at 32 Derby SQUARE outside the Old Town Hall near the 3 staircases facing Front St.

Options and Start time

A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem:

06:00 PM, 08:30 PM

A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem:

08:30 PM

End point

The Burying Point

We end at the Charter Street Cemetery.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Salem Old Town Hall

Meeting location.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

2: Old Salem Jail Lot

We will visit the Old Salem Jail location from the Salem Witch Trials where more than 25+ people passed away from unsanitary conditions.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Howard Street Cemetery

Your guide and your group will use spirit boxes, flashlights, laser light grids to track ghosts and anomalies. We do not enter the cemetery after dark.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Salem

Your guide will walk you near the Saint Peters Church with the headstones in the front.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: The Burying Point

Ghost Hunting at the edge of the Cemetery. No entrance into the cemetery after dark.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by ticketed adult

Our Tours run rain or shine, we do not cancel for weather. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly.

Dog friendly!

Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, however, be aware that salem has brick sidewalks, uneven surfaces and narrow areas. Visitors assume all responsibility with wheelchairs and wCWt will not be held liable.

By choosing to purchase a ticket, you and your ticketed guests will be agreeing to our liability waiver which includes a release of liability on our tours as well as a photo release.

We do not enter any buildings or cemeteries on this tour, this is an outdoor activity only.

Tour group size may be up to 39 guests per group

There are no public restrooms on the tour route. Please plan accordingly.

We required to hold one driver's license or state issued ID per group in order to use ghost hunting equipment.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Amuck Hocus Pocus Locations Tour with Movie Ticket

Type: Movie, TV and Pop Culture Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
Amuck Hocus Pocus Locations Tour with Movie Ticket
- Type:
  Movie, TV and Pop Culture Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Step into the magical world of Hocus Pocus on this unforgettable guided tour through historic Salem, Massachusetts, the iconic filming location of the beloved Halloween classic!
As part of your experience, your tour includes tickets to see the movie Hocus Pocus at the famous and legendary Cinema Salem. Just let us know what time you want to go. They show it every day.
Come see us in Salem.

INCLUDES

Licensed professional tour guide

EXCLUDES

Private transportation

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Not Ya Mama's Vegan Cafe

& Church St. in front of Not Your Mamas Vegan Cafe. We meet in front. The restaurant asks us not to go inside unless we are going to buy something.

Options and Start time

Amuck Hocus Pocus Locations Tour with Movie Ticket:

10:30 AM

End point

Ropes Mansion and Garden

We end at the famous Ropes Mansion in Salem, Massachusetts.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Salem Common

A historic park established in 1667. Salem Common is among Americas oldest public green spaces. Salem Common is a filming location for Hocus Pocus where Max and Allison flirt.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Salem Old Town Hall

Hocus Pocus Halloween Party location and famous Salem Landmark

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Ropes Mansion and Garden

Allison's House. The Ropes Mansion is the perfect spot to end the tour as it is very famous and interesting!

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Best Historic Overview of Salem Walking Tour

Type: City Walking Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
Best Historic Overview of Salem Walking Tour
- Type:
  City Walking Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Delve into Salems past beyond the notorious witch trials on a walking tour that ties four centuries of history into the context of this modern Massachusetts town. Stop at important landmarks in the historic center and learn about Salem's seaport origins, early colonial culture, and illustrious former residents from a guide who knows all the details.

Get oriented to Boston's most famous suburb on a Salem history tour

Learn about the city's early settlement and role in the American Revolution

Hear how the tragic 1692 witch trials shook the city's conscience

Great introduction for history buffs and first-time Salem visitors

INCLUDES

Guide uses an amplifier so everyone can hear the Salem History

90 minute Historic Salem Walking Tour

Local and Professional Guide

Hear tales of Maritime and Revolutionary significance.

We visit locations that have compelling history unknown to many locals

EXCLUDES

Gratuities

Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

No food and drink offered, but snacks available for purchase

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

8 Central St

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.

Options and Start time

Best Historic Overview of Salem Walking Tour:

11:00 AM

Best Historic Overview of Salem Walking Tour:

12:00 PM

End point

Salem

Return Location: Returns to downtown Salem area. Tour Guide can help direct you to where you want to go.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

Discover why Salem is the true birthplace of the United States of America with the best history tour in the city. Explore over four centuries of Salems remarkable history from its illustrious founding in 1626, to its place as a thriving 21st Century city. The witch trials made Salem infamous, but theres so much more. Explore Salems critical role in the American Revolution, how it led the great Age of Sail, and all about the many important and famous people whove called Salem home. The United States just wouldnt be the same without Salem. The guide will go to as many locations as possible.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Red's Sandwich Shop

Salem has plenty of revolutionary history. You'll visit the location where local revolutionaries met to discuss plans for a potential war with England.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Old Burying Point Cemetery

Visit the oldest cemetery in Salem and one of the oldest in the country. Dating back to 1637, the cemetery is the resting place of many of the Puritans, including judges John Hathorne and Bartholomew Gedney, Nathaniel Mather, Samuel McIntire, Simon Forrester, Richard Derby and more

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Visit the Salem Witchcraft Trials memorial dedicated to the 20 people executed during the hysteria in 1692. THe memorial has a bench for each person that includes name, date of execution and form of execution. The memorial has a lot of symbolism.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall -Salem

Lyceum Hall, home to Turner's Seafood, has significance to the witchcraft trials and additional history. Bridget Bishop, the first woman executed for witchcraft in 1692, lived on the grounds. In 1877, Alexander Graham Bell performed the first public demonstration of the telephone here.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

6: Salem Old Town Hall

We will discuss Salem's incredible maritime history that began right after the American Revolution. From 1790-1812, Salem was the richest port in the country. Elias Haskett Derby became America's first millionaire in 1793. Portions of Hocus Pocus were filmed at the site as well. And Harry Houdini was put in the jail across the street. He wasn't under arrest, but the police chief wanted to see if Harry could break out of the new jail cell.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

7: The Merchant

Hear a story about George Corwin, the high sheriff of the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, who lived on the grounds where the building now sits. In addition, George Washington visited Salem and stayed in a room in the hotel that is today called the Washington Room. And Amelia Earhart taught English in the Salem Commercial School just one block away.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

8: Rockafellas Restaurant

Rockafellas is in a building that was the fourth location of the first church. The second location was there too. In addition, the Town House Square building was on that spot and that has revolutionary history. Massachusetts was basically declared a state on those grounds. A local congress of representatives met there before going to Ipswich, Concord and finally the continental congress in Philadelphia.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

9: Bewitched Sculpture

Samantha Stevens of the TV Show Bewitched is in Lappin Park. A handful of episodes of the show were shot here in Salem. The best part is that her statue sits on land that was owned by the hanging Judge John Hathorne. How ironic that a witch sits on his former property.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

10: Salem YMCA

Before the YMCA was here, Mrs. Brown had a home here with a famous border. That was Alexander Graham Bell. He lived at the home, educated her grandson and then would take the train to Boston to teach at Boston University. He also had an attic laboratory where he worked on the telephone.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

11: The Witch House at Salem

The Witch House is the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin. It was built in the 1660s and Corwin bought it in 1675. No witches lived here but it is the last home in Salem with direct ties to the 1692 Witchcraft Trials.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

12: Wesley United Methodist Church

Leslie's Retreat happened here at the North Bridge as 140 redcoats led by Colonel Leslie tried to cross the river to take weapons and cannons on the other side. Several colonists stopped them by pulling up the draw bridge. No shots were fired, but the British left empty handed. This preceded Lexington and Concord by two months.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Parking available in garages on New Liberty, Bridge, and Congress Streets

Parking available in lots at Church Street, Front Street, and Klopp Alley. Metered parking near us. Use Passport Smart Phone App for meters. Bus parking available on New Derby Street and Hawthorne Boulevard.

Tour departs at 12 pm. Check in 15-20 minutes before your tour time at Salem Historical Tours office, located at 8 Central Street

Traffic and parking can be very difficult and October is much worse with "LA Level" traffic.

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.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

Type: Historical Sites and Interest

Duration: 1 Hours
Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour
- Type:
  Historical Sites and Interest
- Duration:
  1 Hours
OVERVIEW

The Salem Witch Trials was a period in history that is easily misunderstood. On this walking tour of Salem, follow your guide to main sites such as the witchcraft memorial and courthouse, as you listen to true tales of paranormal activity, centuries-old murder & astounding history. Plus, this Salem walking tour starts in the late afternoon leaving you plenty of time to fill up the rest of your day with activities.

Get closer to sights in Salem by exploring the city on foot

A guide knows the best spots to see in order to get the most out of your visit

Hear personal stories of actual accusers and victims of the Salem Witch Trials

A convenient meeting spot for this Salem tour makes it easy to get started

INCLUDES

Gain detailed insight into the infamous 1692 Salem Witch Trials

Local and Professional Guide

90-minute Salem Witchcraft Walking Tour

EXCLUDES

Gratuities

Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Parking

No public restrooms

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

8 Central St

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.

Options and Start time

1692 Witch Craft Walk (4PM):

04:00 PM

1692 Witchcraft Walk (1 pm):

01:00 PM

1692 Witchcraft Walk (10 am):

10:00 AM

7:00 PM:

07:00 PM

End point

Salem

Return point: Returns to downtown area. Guide can direct you to where you want to go.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Begin your Salem Witch Trials-themed adventure by meeting a guide holding a recognizable sign. This tour saves you hours of research by visiting key locations related to the infamous trials.

First, explore the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, dedicated to honor the 20 innocent victims of the 1692 trials. Next, visit Rockafellas Restaurant, now a popular eatery, but originally the site of the First Church of Salem and the city meeting house during the trials.

Continue to the Joshua Ward House, now the Merchant Hotel. This location was the home of George Corwin, the High Sheriff of Essex County in 1692, who played a significant role in the trials.

Discover the Witch House, the only remaining structure in Salem with direct ties to the 1692 witch trials.

Your walking tour ends where it began, leaving you with new knowledge about the Salem Witch Trials and a convenient location for further exploration.

1: Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

Examine the demographics, theories and personal stories comprising the dire events of 1692. We will bring you to many of the locations that are full of witch trial history. Many of the structures are long since gone except for a few, but we know where they were located. This is a fascinating tour that will shed new light on what happened during the infamous witchcraft hysteria which turned neighbor against neighbor. The guide will go to as many of the following stops as possible and maybe not in the order listed.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Dedicated in 1992, this bench style memorial is in remembrance for the 20 innocent victims of the 1692 Salem Witchcraft Trials. Each bench has the name of the person, how they died and the date. You will learn the symbolism of the memorial and hear some of the stories of the victims.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Rockafellas Restaurant

Now a popular restaurant located in the center of historic Salem, Rockafellas (aka the Daniel Low and Co. building) was the original site of the First Church of Salem, as well as the city meeting house in 1692. It is located in the center of town and played a role in the witch trials.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

4: Joshua Ward House

Now the Merchant Hotel this is the site where George Corwin's house once stood. He was the High Sheriff of Essex County in 1692 and was responsible for signing arrest and execution warrants of the innocent victims of the trials. He took people's personal property and was caught torturing a few people in his home.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

5: The Witch House at Salem

The Witch House is the only remaining Salem structure with direct ties to the witch trials of 1692. It is the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin. He used to meet in his house with Judge Hathorne and discuss who could be a witch. The house dates back to the 1660s.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

6: Salem YMCA

The Salem YMCA is on Sewall Street that was named for judge Stephen Sewall of the Witchcraft Court. Nine-year-old Betty Parris was moved here in July of 1692. She was the daughter of Rev. Parris. The house is long gone, we will tell you about Betty and her cousin's role in starting the witchcraft hysteria.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

7: Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall -Salem

Turner's Seafood is in Lyceum Hall that was built on land once owned by Bridget Bishop (the first woman executed in 1692) and her husband Edward. You will learn her incredible story and how a town was convinced she was a witch. It took eight days for her arrest, trial and execution.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

8: Witch Dungeon Museum

While the museum isn't tied to the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, it is an example of how people were jailed. They were put in small jail cells the size of a phone booth or closet. And they had to pay for their own jail time. You'll hear the stories of the jailing process and you'll also get a photo op in the pillories (aka stocks).

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

9: Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

Take a picture with Samantha Stevens, America's beloved with. Learn about the episodes shot in Salem and discover whose land the statue sits on. It is rather ironic.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

10: Salem Masonic Building - Essex Lodge

The Witchcraft Court - called the court of Oyer and Terminer - was located in the middle of Washington Street in front of the present Masonic Building. Most of the trials were held in this location. Additional trials were held here in January 1693. You'll hear some of the travesties of the decisions by the court. One of the accused was declared innocent by the jury but the judges nullified the decision.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

11: 50 St Peter St

The Witchcraft Jail is gone but it was located at this location. It was one of many jails in the greater Boston area used during the trials. You will learn some of the names that were jailed here including Giles Corey, who was the man they crushed during an interrogation. Some prisoners died in jail

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

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.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

Type: Luxury and Special Occasions

Duration: 2 Hours
Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
- Type:
  Luxury and Special Occasions
- Duration:
  2 Hours
OVERVIEW

Experience 400 years of history in just a few hours with this award-winning guided walking tour of Americas spookiest city: Salem. This tour takes you on an in-depth exploration of downtown, stopping at more than 12 historically significant locations to delve into the infamous Witch Trials. Local guides tell the stories of Salems witchy past with an entertaining mix of history, legend, and pop culture.

More than a dozen stops in downtown Salem to tell the Salem Witch Trials history

Walking tours are led by a guide licensed by the City of Salem

2024 Viator Experiences Rising Star Award Winner

Dogs are allowed, so you don't need to leave your pet at home

INCLUDES

Professional guide licensed by the City of Salem

400 years of history in one tour

On time departure

Bewitched Walking Tour

EXCLUDES

Gratuities for your guide

Parking is not included. Please allow ample time for traffic and parking.

No accommodations can be made for late arrivals. Tours depart on time.

We do not have restrooms on site or along the tour route.

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Halloween Museum of Salem

Tours depart from outside the Halloween Museum at 131 Essex Street

Options and Start time

Bewitched Tour :

01:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Halloween Museum

Begin your walking tour from outside the Halloween Museum, then follow your licensed guide through the streets of Salem. Your guide will bring you to over a dozen locations of historical significance within downtown Salem. Learn what really happened in 1692 and other facets of Salem's amazing history!

2 hours -Admission Ticket Not Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Black Cat Ghostly Night Tour in Salem

Type: Horror, Crime, and Dark History

Duration: 1 Hours
Black Cat Ghostly Night Tour in Salem
- Type:
  Horror, Crime, and Dark History
- Duration:
  1 Hours
OVERVIEW

Travelers who arent afraid of a good spooky tale or spine-chilling experience will love this 75-minute guided evening tour of Salem. Learn all about Salems spooky history as you visit haunted sites, former crime scenes, and places that inspired ghost stories and literature. Your guide will keep you entertained as you walk the city at night, looking over your shoulder and jumping at your shadow along the way.

A fun way to spend an evening in Salem

Avoid the risk of getting lost after dark by going with a guide

Take a friend who enjoys being spooked

Best suited to mobile travelers as this is a walking tour

INCLUDES

Hear stories of authors H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allen Poe, and Salem's own Nathaniel Hawthorne

1 Hr 45 Min Black Cat Ghostly Night Tour in Salem

Professional Guide

See some of the most haunted sites in America and learn the stories behind each haunting

EXCLUDES

Gratuities

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

234 Essex St

Check in for your tour at the Black Cat Curiosity Shoppe

Options and Start time

Black Cat Ghostly Night Tour in Salem:

06:00 PM, 08:00 PM

Black Cat Ghostly Night Tour in Salem:

08:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Black Cat Tours

Your guide will meet you at the "Bewitched" statue across from the Black Cat Curiosity Shoppe. Make sure to check in at the shop, and you will be directed to your guide.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Double Trouble Combination Pass: 2 Tours (History & Ghost Tours)

Type: Horror, Crime, and Dark History

Duration: 75 Minutes
Double Trouble Combination Pass: 2 Tours (History & Ghost Tours)
- Type:
  Horror, Crime, and Dark History
- Duration:
  75 Minutes
OVERVIEW

If youre having trouble choosing a fun walking tour of Salem, with this double trouble pass you dont need to. Youll get access to two walks: the Wandering Witches tour and the Salems Spooky Specters tour. Youll learn all about Salems dramatic history on the witches tour, then continue the theme after dark, listening to scary ghost tales at some of the citys spookiest spots.

Save money with a combo tour package

Put on your comfiest shoes for these walking tours

Learn something new while getting the fright of your life

Get a thorough overview of Salems highlights on two tours

INCLUDES

Certified guide

EXCLUDES

Private transportation

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

29 Congress St

The tour starts and ends at Stardust Salem which is located at the Pequot House. This is the blue & black 1930s house located in Shetland Park by the bridge. Please note, the GPS may bring you in back of the white mill buildings, but we are located in the front. Ample Parking available!

Options and Start time

Salem's Spooky Specters (7PM):

03:30 PM, 05:00 PM

Salem's Spooky Specters (8:30):

03:30 PM, 05:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Salem

Start your journey with a tour of the infamous Salem Witch Trials in "Steps through 1692"
Visit sites like Bridget Bishop's and Sheriff Corwin's homesteads, Old Salem Gaol and Courthouse, and Old Burying Point. Learn the stories of the accused and even pay your respects at the Salem Witch Trials Memorial.

1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Salem

Join us after-dark to visit the spookiest spots and hear haunting tales from Salem's on Salems Spooky Spectres!

1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Ghostly Tales of Salem Walking Tour

Type: Horror, Crime, and Dark History

Duration: 8 Hours
Ghostly Tales of Salem Walking Tour
- Type:
  Horror, Crime, and Dark History
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Ghostly Tales of Salem invites you to step into the chilling past of Salem, where past and paranormal meet. This ghost tour takes you through the streets and shadows of the historic town, uncovering the eerie secrets of the Salem Witch Trials and beyond. From spine-tingling tales of spirits to unsettling accounts of the accused, Ghostly Tales of Salem offers a captivating look into Salems haunted heritage.

Perfect for the whole family. Come experience Salems dark history and the mysteries that still linger if you dare!

INCLUDES

Ghostly Tales From Past to Present

Salem's History from the 1600's to this Day!

Visit some of Salem's Most Historic Sites. The Old Town Hall, Old Burying Point Cemetery and More!

Local Guide

Guided Walk Through Downtown Saelm

EXCLUDES

Entry/Admission To Local Spots

Gratuities

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

53 Charter St

Meet between the Peabody Essex Museum and the Old Burying Point Cemetery. Your Guide will be standing by the gate entrance on the backside of the cemetery!

Options and Start time

Ghostly Tales of Salem Walking Tour:

02:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 06:00 PM, 08:00 PM, 12:00 PM

End point

23 Derby Square

We will end at the Old Town Hall in downtown Salem.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Old Burying Point Cemetery

Visit Salems oldest cemetery and learn about its spooky past. Discover the famous people buried here, hear chilling ghostly legends, and feel the eerie atmosphere that still lingers today.

From here you will explore surrounding loca

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

2: Salem

Experience the Ghost Stories of and the History that downtown Salem has to offer!

You'll hear stories of murders and local crimes, injustices from the Salem With Trials, and supernatural tales from the past, and some that still linger to this day!

You'll see the best of Salem's historic architechture, local shops, and pass by a graveyard or two!

45 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Salem Old Town Hall

Finish off your ghostly adventure at Salem's Old Town Hall, in the heart of the downtown. You'll hear about it's fascinating history, and some spooky things that still go bump in the night to this day!

As you wrap up, you'll be able to find local dining and shops as well!

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Ghosts of Christmas Past a Haunted Holiday Stroll in Salem

Type: Christmas Markets and Events

Duration: 8 Hours
Ghosts of Christmas Past a Haunted Holiday Stroll in Salem
- Type:
  Christmas Markets and Events
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Ghosts of Christmas Past: a Haunted Holiday Stroll

Uncover Salems fascinating and ghostly holiday history, from strict Puritan bans on Christmas making it illegal even to celebrate, to Victorian Holiday ghost stories originally told around the fireside. With warm Yuletide cheer, we examine ancient customs of Yule and other Pagan winter solstice traditions of Krampus, Frau Perchten the Christmas Witch, and Mary Lwyd!

Spend your holiday season with us for a storytelling experience youll never forget.

INCLUDES

Professional Licensed Guide

We will be serving Hot Apple Cider.

EXCLUDES

Gratuities are not included

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

32 Derby Square

Meet your tour guide at The Old Town Hall near the 3 staircases facing front street.

Options and Start time

Ghosts of Christmas Past a Haunted Holiday Stroll in Salem:

04:00 PM, 07:30 PM, 11:30 AM

End point

The Burying Point

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Salem Old Town Hall

Meeting point for the start of the tour

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

2: Ropes Mansion and Garden

Holiday traditions

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

3: Hamilton Hall

Various Christmas stories.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

4: The Witch House at Salem

Your guide will share holiday ghost stories at the house. We Do Not go in.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

5: Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Christmas stroll

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

6: Salem

Christmas Holiday Traditions and winter solstice

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

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

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Haunted Footsteps Best Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour

Type: Horror, Crime, and Dark History

Duration: 1 Hours
Haunted Footsteps Best Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour
- Type:
  Horror, Crime, and Dark History
- Duration:
  1 Hours
OVERVIEW

The mere mention of Salem conjures images of witch trials and macabre mishaps. This haunted history tour, ideal for fans of superstition and the supernatural, takes you on a lantern-lit journey to sites of alleged haunting. Explore an atmospheric cemetery, visit buildings some think are inhabited by restless souls, and listen to paranormal stories delivered by an entertaining storyteller. A charged atmosphere is guaranteed on this tour.

Ideal for travelers who enjoy a good fright

Embrace the spooky atmosphere by wandering the streets by lantern light

Learn more about Salem: This tour doesn't focus on the 1692 Witch Trials

A fun way to spend an evening in Salem

INCLUDES

Analytics on any ghost photos you may get

Guide will dress in a costume

All ghost and paranormal stories are exclusive to Salem Historical Tours.

We do not go in any buildings so admission is not included nor necessary

Local, professional and certified local guide

EXCLUDES

Gratuities

Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off

There's no food or drink offered, but snacks, soda and water are available for sale.

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

8 Central St

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.

Options and Start time

3:00 PM:

03:00 PM

6:00pm Tour:

06:00 PM

7:00 PM:

07:00 PM

8:00pm Tour:

08:00 PM

9:00pm Tour:

09:00 PM

End point

Salem

Returns to downtown area. Guide can direct you to where you want to go.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Arrive at the Salem Historical Tours office on 8 Central Street. Here, youll greet your costumed guide and follow the light of a lantern to some of Salems most haunted locations.

Listen to commentary dripping with dark humor and historical facts as you visit a spine-tingling cemetery. Also see buildings inhabited by restless specters and learn about some of Salems dearly departed residents. Bid your guide farewell at a central Salem spot after your evening of exploration.

1: Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

Meet your professional and entertaining guide, who will light the way for your hauntingly historic walking tour of Salem. Follow them into the night to begin your 1.5-hour walking tour. With the light from the lantern, make your way through Salem's streets. Through your guide's storytelling, dark humor, and captivating tales, learn about the paranormal activity in this infamous town. You will visit as many of these locations as time allows, hearing stories of Visit documented hauntings, accidental death and murder.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Ropes Mansion and Garden

Enter the backyard of the Ropes Mansion that is replete with paranormal activity and includes stories of several people who died in the house. There have been many sightings in the colonial revival garden so take many pictures and maybe you catch an anomaly.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Old Burying Point Cemetery

You will get to see the oldest cemetery in Salem which is one of the oldest in the country. You will hear tales of paranormal activity in the cemetery and the buildings around it. Many anomalies have been seen in our cemetery.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: John Ward House

The John Ward house is where accused witches were examined in 1692 when the home was across the street from the jail. It has since been relocated to the grounds of the Peabody Essex Museum, but the activity is still there.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

5: The Witch House at Salem

The Witch House is the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, who was one of the key judges during the 1692 Witchcraft Trials. There is a lot of paranormal activity there that has been captured by our guests. Eight of Corwin's children died in the home and the employees who run the home constantly report weird happenings in the home.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

6: Rockafellas Restaurant

Enter the alleyway behind the restaurant and hear about an incredible murder that happened in the 1830s involving a love triangle between a sea captain, sailor and indentured servant. Sightings of the servant, aka Blue Lady, continue to be seen today by guests of the restaurant and the waitstaff.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

7: The Merchant

The Merchant Hotel stands on the grounds of where the home of 1692 Witchcraft Trials sheriff George Corwin lived. There are stories that Corwin tortured people in the basement. He died in the home from a heart attack or brain aneurysm. Various reports have surfaced over the years of strange occurrences at the brick structure. Let our guide regale you with them and explain the reason why this may be happening. (we do not go in this house).

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

8: Gardner Pingree House

The Gardner Pingree House was built in 1804 and had a sensational murder there in 1830 involving a complicated conspiracy to get the money of Captain Joseph White. The plan unravelled as the co-conspirators turned on each other resulting in a suicide and the execution of two men.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

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

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Tour times vary by season. Available tour times reflected during checkout. Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your tour. Check in at Salem Historical Tours Office at 8 Central Street, Salem, MA.

Traffic and parking can be very difficult and October is much worse with "LA Level" traffic. Give yourself extra time to get here and park no matter what your GPS is telling you. Check our website for details on where to park and options to get here..

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.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Hauntings, History and Legends Tour in Salem

Type: Horror, Crime, and Dark History

Duration: 8 Hours
Hauntings, History and Legends Tour in Salem
- Type:
  Horror, Crime, and Dark History
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

A real crowd pleaser with something for everyone! Learn about the Witch Trials. Hear the paranormal activity associated with every beautiful building and event - but then, experience other surprising chapters of Salem's history - did you know Salem helped kick off the U.S. Revolution? Did you know Houdini escaped from one of our buildings? Come learn Salem's secrets! THIS TOUR BOOKS UP FAST, BUY TICKETS SOON! This is an outdoor walking tour.

INCLUDES

History, information, and ghost stories of Salem!

Question and Answer

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

168 Essex St

The Fountain between The Village Tavern and The Peabody Essex Museum

Options and Start time

Hauntings, History and Legends Tour in Salem:

01:00 PM, 03:30 PM, 06:00 PM, 08:00 PM, 10:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

168/161 Essex Street, The East India Fountain. This will be our meeting point! This is an outdoor stop.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

2: Salem

43 Church street. Salem history and Witchcraft Trials. This is an outdoor stop.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

185 Essex Street, the corner of Essex and Central Street. This is an outdoor stop.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

4: Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

210 Essex Street. Witch Trials, Salem History, Ghost stories, Architecture - and Hocus Pocus! This is an outdoor stop.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

5: Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

118 Washington Street. Salem History, Witchcraft Trials, and Bewitched! This is an outdoor stop.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

6: Salem

10 Washington Street. Witchcraft Trials. This is an outdoor stop.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

7: Salem

2 New Liberty Street. Salem History. This is an outdoor stop.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

8: Saint Peter's Episcopal Church

Witchcraft Trials. This is an outdoor stop.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

9: Salem

10 Federal Street. Witchcraft Trials.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

10: Howard Street Cemetery

Witchcraft Trials. This is an outdoor stop.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

11: Old Burying Point Cemetery

Witchcraft Trials, Salem History

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

12: Salem Witch Trials Memorial

24 Liberty Street. Witchcraft Trials. This is an outside memorial, access is free and depends on the amount of people utilizing the memorial (such as October crowds).

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Many people take this tour with mobility scooters or wheelchairs, BUT PLEASE, keep in mind, we are an old historic city so the terrain is going to be uneven sometimes. Use your own discretion. We are very happy to have people with mobility devices on our tour! We will always accommodate you the best we can.

The tour requires walking and standing.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Historian's Guide to the Salem Witch Trials

Type: City Walking Tours

Duration: 1 Hours
Historian's Guide to the Salem Witch Trials
- Type:
  City Walking Tours
- Duration:
  1 Hours
OVERVIEW

This tour will talk about the darker side of Salem's history: the reality of the witch trials (both within and out of Salem), the Old Witch Gaol, the old County Jail, and the victims of the Salem witch trials. Your witchcraft-specialized historian will take you on a journey back in time to revisit some of the most tragic moments in the citys past.

Learn about the dark side of Salem on this adults-only tour

Visit local sites like the Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Hear the shocking history involving curses, witchcraft, and crimes

Walk around the city with a local historian specializing in witchcraft

INCLUDES

History Information

EXCLUDES

Everything else

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Captain William Driver Park

This is a small bricked area directly across from the Witch House at 310 Essex St.

Options and Start time

Historian's Guide:

02:00 PM, 06:00 PM

End point

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Here we will talk about the Salem Witch Trials and some of the victims

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Captain William Driver Park

Directly across from the Witch house where we will give context to the trials

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

The Witch House at Salem (Pass by)

WE WILL NOT BE ENTERING

2: First Church in Salem

WE WILL NOT BE ENTERING
Discussion about what led up to the trials in Salem

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

3: Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall -Salem

Discussion about the beginning of the witch trials and Bridget Bishop, the first victim

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

4: 10 Federal St

Site of the Old Witch Gaol where some of the people accused of witches were held.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Old Salem Jail Lot

The site of the old jail and disputed location of where Giles Corey was killed (spoiler: it wasn't).

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

6: St. Peter's-San Pedro Episcopal Church

Here we will talk about the Sheriff George Corwin and his corruption.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

7: Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Here we will end our tour talking about the witch trials and some other information about the victims.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

The Burying Point (Pass by)

One of the oldest cemeteries in the United States. The Salem Witch Trial memorial was built directly next to it.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 29 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

Type: Horror, Crime, and Dark History

Duration: 2 Hours
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
- Type:
  Horror, Crime, and Dark History
- Duration:
  2 Hours
OVERVIEW

Learn about Salems mysterious past on this guided walking tour of the city. Follow your historian guide through Salem, listening to 400 years of history, and admire the old architecture that dates back to the early colonial period. Find out the truth about the 1692 Salem Witch Trial hysteria, which has influenced literature and pop culture. For a spookier experience, select the nighttime tour led by lantern light.

Tour Salem on foot without the risk of getting lost by going with a guide

Choose from multiple departure times throughout the day and evening

Stop to absorb the historic atmosphere at many significant landmarks

The tour goes ahead in all weather, so dress appropriately

INCLUDES

2-hour Hauntings & History Salem Walking Tour

See top Salem sites such as Witch Trials Memorial, Witch House, and Ropes Mansion.

We do not enter any buildings on this tour. This is an outdoor activity only.

Professional/Local Guide

Listen to 400 years of Salem history from a local historian

Walk the cobblestone streets of Salem's historic McIntire District

EXCLUDES

Gratuities

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Old Town Hall

Old Town Hall *Please meet on the side with the THREE staircases We do not have an office

Options and Start time

History & Hauntings Tour:

01:00 PM, 01:30 PM, 02:00 PM, 02:30 PM, 03:00 PM, 03:30 PM, 03:45 PM, 04:00 PM, 04:15 PM, 04:30 PM, 04:45 PM, 05:00 PM, 05:15 PM, 05:30 PM, 05:45 PM, 06:00 PM, 06:15 PM, 06:30 PM, 06:45 PM, 07:00 PM, 07:15 PM, 07:30 PM, 07:45 PM, 08:00 PM, 08:15 PM, 08:30 PM, 08:45 PM, 09:00 AM, 09:00 PM, 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 10:30 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:15 AM, 11:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:15 PM, 12:30 PM, 12:45 PM

History & Hauntings Tour:

02:00 PM, 03:30 PM, 05:00 PM, 06:30 PM, 07:45 PM, 08:00 AM, 08:00 PM, 08:30 PM, 09:00 AM, 09:00 PM, 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM

End point

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Return point: Witch Trials Memorial. Charter St, Salem, MA 01970

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your Salem walking tour starts at the Old Town Hall, a convenient meeting point in the center of town. Led by a historian guide, youll traverse 400 tumultuous years of Salem's past, saving yourself the effort of personal research.

As you wander between stops, the guide helps you unravel the layers of the 1692 Witch Trials Hysteria. Youll also encounter modern-day witches, and hear chilling tales of Salem's history that youd likely miss otherwise.

The route of the tour follows the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall, once a Native American trading path, leading to the site of the First Church of Salem. the oft-photographed Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery, the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, and other landmarks.

1: Salem Old Town Hall

All tours depart from Salem's Old Town Hall, on the three steps. A local historian guides you through the cobblestone-lined streets of this 17th century city by the glow of lantern light. Explore the driving factors behind the infamous Witch Trials Hysteria of 1692, meeting real practicing witches along the way. Learn about the rise of Salem as a world-class haunted seaport, creating some of the wealthiest families in its history.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

We will be strolling the cobblestoned streets of the Essex St Pedestrian walking mall. This is the very heart of Salem, which once was a Native American trading path. You will visit the site of the First Church of Salem and hear the haunting tale of the Lady in Blue.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

One of the most photographed sites in the city, the Bewitched statue will be your next stop. Learn how the locals *really* felt about this 9 foot bronze statue being dedicated in 2005. Why are their security cameras fixed on Samantha?

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Salem Witch Trials Memorial

We bring you to the memorial to pay respects to the victims of the 1692 Witch Trials.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Ropes Mansion and Garden

We discus the history of the home and visit the Gardens (with permission). We do not go inside the home.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

6: Mcintire Historic District

We stroll through a section of the historic district. Photo opportunities.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

7: The Witch House at Salem

We discuss the history of the Witch House. We do not enter the Witch House, this is an outside activity only

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

8: Salem

History & Hauntings Walking Tour of Salem, MA

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

9: Old Burying Point Cemetery

Our guide will point out the cemetery and briefly discuss some fun facts. We do not enter the cemetery.

2 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

10: Hamilton Hall

A look at Samuel McIntires Hamilton Hall. This is an outside activity.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

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

Children must be accompanied by ticketed adult

Our Tours run rain or shine, we do not cancel for weather. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly.

By choosing to purchase a ticket, you and your ticketed guests will be agreeing to our liability waiver which includes a release of liability on our tours as well as a photo release.

Dog friendly!

Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, however, be aware that Salem has brick sidewalks, uneven surfaces and narrow areas. Visitors assume all responsibility with wheelchairs and WCWT will not be held liable.

We do not enter any buildings or cemeteries on this tour, this is an outdoor activity only.

Tour group size may be up to 40 guests per group during busy times

There are no public restrooms on the tour route. Please plan accordingly.

The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on all tours.

Smoking and vaping is prohibited on all tours.

Please allow at least 2 hours for this tour. Some tours run up to 2 hours and 15 minutes

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Kids' Ghost Tour of Salem

Type: Family Friendly Tours and Events

Duration: 8 Hours
Kids' Ghost Tour of Salem
- Type:
  Family Friendly Tours and Events
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Designed for ghost hunters age 7-13 and their families, explore the spooky side of Salem with this haunted evening ghost tour.
Each stop includes a creepy tale, perfect for young adventurers eager to learn about the town's haunted history. As you stroll through the city, engage in ghost hunting and capture unforgettable moments with plenty of photo opportunities. This outdoor tour visits some of Salem's most haunted sites, ensuring a fun and memorable experience for children and their families.

- Family-friendly ghost tour designed for kids aged 7 and up
- Engage in ghost hunting while exploring Salem
- Visit some of the most haunted sites
- Capture spooky memories with plenty of photo opps

INCLUDES

All of our guides are teachers with Master's degrees in education.

Expert guide

EXCLUDES

Children on the tour must be over the age of six

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

18 Broad St

The Pickering House

Options and Start time

Kids' Ghost Tour of Salem :

07:00 PM

End point

316 Essex St

First Church in Salem

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Pickering House

As we admire the unique exterior of this house, hear the haunted tales of Salem's oldest house and America's oldest home. A lot has happened behind these walls....

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

2: Broad Street Cemetery

Peek through the twisted iron gates at this c. 1655 cemetery. We are not allowed in there after dark, but once you hear the spooky tales of the dead within, you might feel relieved!

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Hamilton Hall

What secrets and spirits lurk behind this historic facade? Was there really a curse on the church across the street? Which ghosts are still dancing in the ballroom?

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

4: Salem Athenaeum

Salem's most famous author certainly believe in ghosts. Hear a ghost story about a lost friend in front of the gracious columns of the Athenaeum.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

5: Ropes Mansion and Garden

You'll recognize this house from a popular movie. This house actually has more than one spine-tingling ghost story associated with its history.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

6: First Church In Salem Unitarian Universalist

Your guide has actually ghostly experiences to share! The basement of this church holds some mysterious secrets. What long-ago singer might still be performing with the church choir? Maybe she'll give us a tune....

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

7: The Witch House at Salem

What better way to wind up a ghost tour? The infamous "Witch House" was the home of a sinister person who was a key player in our Witch Trials of 1692. Please note that to visit inside this house museum requires a separate ticket.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Magick Broom Costume Photography - Green Screen Technology

Type: Special Events, Shows and Festivals

Duration: 8 Hours
Magick Broom Costume Photography - Green Screen Technology
- Type:
  Special Events, Shows and Festivals
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Let the witches FLY!!! The Magick Broom is here to make your flying dreams come true. Well, the look anyway ;) Green Screen Technology Portraits and Flying gifs, create a new experience and photographic imagery worthy of your social media feed.

Experience includes costume dressing with a stylist, shooting multiple shots on our specialized broomstick, and choosing your top pick portraits for full digital processing. Stylists will assist with one costume out with a short dress and cape and a pointy witch hat! Broomstick accommodates 1 Witch, maximum weight 175 lbs

IF SOLD OUT in October, look for our Witch Cottage or Olde Salem Village Photo Shoot alternative.

INCLUDES

Choice of Flying package galleries for post production

Personal Stylist to dress you in a 'witch' costume

Experienced photographer & Green Screen photo Editor

A fun memorable time

One costume per customer includes a dress/robe, cape and hat

Unique choice of green screen allery backdrops

EXCLUDES

Gratuities

Hair styling, Make-up, wigs, footwear

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

172 Essex St

172 Essex Street, Salem, MA Witch Pix is located at the Witch City Mall and the East India Square water fountain opposite the Peabody Essex Museum

Options and Start time

Photo Shoot -All Pix Digital :

01:00 PM, 01:30 PM, 02:00 PM, 02:30 PM, 03:00 PM, 03:30 PM, 04:00 PM, 04:30 PM, 05:00 PM, 05:30 PM, 06:00 PM, 06:30 PM, 07:00 PM, 07:30 PM, 08:00 PM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your experience culminates with a complete digital Gallery with 15 Witch Flying portraits. You chose your favorite 3 poses from your shoot and 5 sky-moon backdrops and we perform a little magick to make you fly!

We have themed magical galleries for your flying backdrops:
Celestial Moon Gallery - offers backdrops deep in the true moon details of craters with vibrating and varying color pallets. Moody and truism prevail in this gallery.
Magick Avenue Gallery - Light and bright skies with pastels, rainbows and iconic local attractions to fly over such as, historic & hollywood sites.
The Dark Side Gallery- This is our most mysterious collection with night skies, dramatic clouds, reflections, and a storm-filled cemetery.

Duration: 40 minutes

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 1 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 1 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Magic Lantern Tour

Type: City Tours

Duration: 1 Hours
Magic Lantern Tour
- Type:
  City Tours
- Duration:
  1 Hours
OVERVIEW

Celebrate Halloween with a spooky tour of Salem that illuminates the supernatural side of the city. As you hear from your guide about witches and ghosts, experience a magic lantern show that uses technology to project rare images along the walls of the walking route, bringing another element to the haunting tales.

Insightful commentary provided by the guide

Experience a modernized 'magic lantern' show

View rare images of witches and ghosts

Walking tour suitable for most moderately fit people

INCLUDES

Admission included for Essex Street Pedestrian Mall and Salem Witch Trials Memorial.

EXCLUDES

Gratuities

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Derby Square

In front of Old Town Hall in Derby Square.

Options and Start time

Magic Lantern Tour:

07:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Salem Old Town Hall

We meet outside Old Town Hall in Derby Square

7 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

2: Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

We will stop outside the old Daniel Low and Company Store, where Salem's merchandising history begins.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Visit the memorial dedicated to those who were executed in 1692.

12 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Historic Gardner-Pingree House

Hear the story of Salem's most infamous murder!

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Morning Walks with Salem Food Tours

Type: Food and Drinks Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
Morning Walks with Salem Food Tours
- Type:
  Food and Drinks Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Discover delicious, historic Salem, MA with our top-rated Morning Walks! Our Walks gives a great overview of Salem's history, including our illustrious spice trade history, as well as information on Salem's thriving cultural and culinary scene. When we are done you'll have great tips for dining, shopping and exploring while in Salem. Highly recommend taking our Walk as early in your Salem trip as possible!
Our Morning Walks begin in the downtown area. We start with a fresh baked locally made breakfast treat. You'll also be provided in advance a 10% off code for coffee or tea prior to tour. We'll then walk and learn about key points of interest in our downtown and waterfront areas. We end in the waterfront area with a spice tasting. If you have any questions or dietary issues, or if you have a large private group - please email us prior to tour date. More info on all our tours or for group tours please visit our website.

INCLUDES

A breakfast treat, i.e. chocolate croissant, or similar.

Bottled water

Guests will enjoy a spice tasting at end of Tour.

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

32 Church St

Outside of 32 Church Street, Salem Wine Imports.

Options and Start time

Morning Walks with Salem Food Tours:

08:30 AM, 09:00 AM

Morning Walks with Salem Food Tours:

09:00 AM

End point

159 Derby St

We end near or at 150 Derby Street in Salem.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery (Pass by)

Our AM Coffee Walks go from Salem's historic downtown area to the waterfront area. We typically pass by the Bewitched Statue, and head down Essex Street, towards Witch Trial Memorial and then onto the waterfront area.

1: Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Tour will pass by the Witch Trial Memorial.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Salem Arts Association

We end our AM Coffee Walk with a spice tasting, bringing Salem's illustrious spice trade history to life.

45 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

This is a history walk geared towards adults and older teens. We welcome young children but highly encourage a lightweight stroller.

We keep a moderate pace. Guests who need a slow pace may want to book a private experience with us (offered outside October.)

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour

Type: Horror, Crime, and Dark History

Duration: 1 Hours
Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour
- Type:
  Horror, Crime, and Dark History
- Duration:
  1 Hours
OVERVIEW

This murder and mystery walking tour of Salem is a great option for travelers who want a break from hearing exclusively about the history of the Salem witch trials. Mix things up by listening to tales of grisly murders and sinister ghost sightings as your guide leads you to the spookiest sights in Salem. This tour is suitable for teens and adults, but not for under-13s.

Learn about Salem with unique stories from its past

Explore Salem at night when the streets are at their eeriest

Hear terrifying tales of death and murder from your guide

Visit supposedly haunted spots youre unlikely to find on your own

INCLUDES

Hear spine-chilling tales of murder, mystery and macabre on this adults only tour.

Mysteries & Murders of Salem Walking Tour

Professional Guide

Ages 13+, younger children will be refused.

EXCLUDES

Gratuities

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Old Town Hall

Tours start outside the Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970 (Side of the building with the THREE Staircases)

Options and Start time

Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour:

07:00 PM, 07:30 PM, 08:00 PM, 08:45 PM, 09:15 PM

End point

The Burying Point

The end point is a 5 minute walk from the starting location

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your evening walking tour of Salem starts when you meet your guide at the Old Town Hall. Salem has a notorious past and centuries of spooky stories but without a guide to bring this history to life (or death), you might mistake it for a regular town. And you really wouldnt want to get lost after dark in Salem.

Your guide will lead you through the town, recounting stories of murder, mystery, and the supernatural, and pointing out the landmarks associated with them. Be prepared for a fright as youll hear some truly chilling talesand leave the kids at home. Unlike many other tours, this one doesnt just focus on the famous Salem Witch Trials, and youll learn much more about the towns frightening past.

The tour ends at the Burying Point, from where you can make your own way back to your accommodation, if you dare.

1: Salem Old Town Hall

Come experience the darker side of Salem on our guided night-time walking tour of Salem. We retell the most spine-chilling tales of murder, mystery and macabre. Why did an insane woman in the early 1600s murder her child? Who was the famous hitman who murdered the slave trader in his sleep? Did the Boston Strangler really make a visit to Salem? These tales and much more will unfold on this whirlwind one-hour tour of this mysterious seaside city. Not for the faint of heart. Suitable for adults and young adults, not recommended for younger children. Tours run rain or shine and last approximately 120 minutes.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

Walk the cobblestoned streets in the heart of Salem

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Old Burying Point Cemetery

We bring you to the gate of the cemetery. We do not enter the cemetery. Cemetery is closed after dusk.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Old Salem Jail Lot

We tell the spine chilling story that once happened here. Outside activity.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Saint Peter's Episcopal Church

The guide will share a few facts about the church as we pass by.

2 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

6: Gardner Pingree House

We share the haunted stories that occurred within the walls of this house. Outdoor activity only.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery (Pass by)

We pass by the Bewitched Statue for a photo opportunity.

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

Ages 13+ Only. Any children younger will be refused.

Our Tours run rain or shine, we do not cancel for weather. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly.

Dog friendly!

Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, however, be aware that salem has brick sidewalks, uneven surfaces and narrow areas. Visitors assume all responsibility with wheelchairs and wCWt will not be held liable.

By choosing to purchase a ticket, you and your ticketed guests will be agreeing to our liability waiver which includes a release of liability on our tours as well as a photo release.

We do not enter any buildings or cemeteries on this tour, this is an outdoor activity only.

Our tours can have up to 40 people on each tour

The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on all tours.

Smoking or vaping is prohibited on all tours.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Private Spooky Legends Walking Tour in Salem

Type: Horror, Crime, and Dark History

Duration: 8 Hours
Private Spooky Legends Walking Tour in Salem
- Type:
  Horror, Crime, and Dark History
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. A captivating journey through Salems storied past, where history and legend intertwine. This tour isnt just a sightseeing adventure; its an immersive experience into the heart of Salems witch trials and historic tales. From the Old Town Halls echoes to the Witch Trials Memorials solemn tribute, each site offers a piece of the citys enigmatic history. Wander the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall, pause by the Bewitched Sculpture, and admire the Witch House and Ropes Mansion from their haunting exteriors. Hamilton Halls grandeur completes your exploration. The tour invites you to become part of Salems narrative, where every corner tells a story, and history feels alive under your feet.

INCLUDES

Professional local tour guide

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Old Town Hall

The main entrance of Salem's Old Town Hall

Options and Start time

Private Spooky Legends Walking Tour in Salem:

01:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 05:00 PM, 06:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 08:00 PM, 09:00 PM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM

End point

The Burying Point

Tour ends at the last attraction visited

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Old Town Hall

Meet your guide and delve into Salem's past at this historic site, a cornerstone of colonial history.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Reflect at this poignant site, dedicated to the memory of the trials' victims.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Old Burying Point Cemetery

Visit the final resting place of Salem's notable figures, a testament to the city's rich history.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

Meander through this bustling mall, a vibrant mix of Salem's historical and contemporary life.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

Encounter the whimsical statue celebrating the iconic TV witch, a nod to Salem's witchy heritage.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

6: The Witch House at Salem

Glimpse the only structure still standing with direct ties to the witch trials, inviting speculation from its foreboding exterior. Please note, entrance is not permitted.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

7: Ropes Mansion and Garden

Admire the 18th-century mansion's elegant façade and peaceful gardens from the sidewalk, preserving the mystery of its interior.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

8: Hamilton Hall

Take in the beauty of this architectural gem from the outside, where history's tales are etched in its walls.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
"Witch Trials" Walking Tour in Salem

Type: City Walking Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
"Witch Trials" Walking Tour in Salem
- Type:
  City Walking Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Delve into Salems dark past with this Witch Trials-themed walking tour through the citys most haunted corners. Take in landmarks like the Witch House, Old Burying Point Cemetery, and the Peabody Essex Museum as you learn about the history and lore of this somber period from your guide, plus pay homage to the victims at the Witch Trials Memorial.

Learn the true history of the Salem Witch Trials while sightseeing

Visit the top landmarks in Salem dating from the time of the trials

Skip the boring guidebook and explore with an engaging guide

A late afternoon start time to leave your day free to explore

INCLUDES

All Fees and Taxes

EXCLUDES

Gratuities

No entry inside private locations

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

John Ward House

Your tour guide will meet you in front of the John Ward House. Arrive 15 minutes early and please have your confirmation email ready. *Stops/locations visited may vary.

Options and Start time

"Witch Trials" Walking Tour in Salem:

06:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: The Witch House at Salem

Welcome to Salems Witch House. Purchased in 1675 by Judge Jonathan Corwin, the Witch House is the only surviving structure with direct ties to Salems Witch Trials. Its architecturally extraordinary and historically essential. Here you will learn all about Corwin, and the innocents he had executed.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Old Burying Point Cemetery

The Burying Point Cemetery, established in 1637, is one of the most prominent burial sites in Salem. Because of its age, every gravesite at the Burying Point unquestionably holds historical importance. One of the most important belongs to John Hathorne. You'll get to learn even more about the lives behind the spirits haunting these graves.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Peabody Essex Museum

We stand before the Peabody Essex Museum. Within these walls, you will find many of the original documents of the Salem Witch Trials. For the historians in tonights audience, this is a must-see stop. This is also where we would like to give you a few bits of information about the trials you may not find otherwise. This will be for frequently asked questions, so to speak.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Witch Trials Memorial

Witch Trials Memorial

Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket

Type: Tickets and Passes

Duration: 60 Minutes
Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket
- Type:
  Tickets and Passes
- Duration:
  60 Minutes
OVERVIEW

Discover pirate history in Salem, Massachusetts with a ticket to an interactive exhibition. Learn about the real-life stories of pirates as you explore the exhibit at your own pace. Listen to an audio guide as you see pirate treasure including coins and jewelry, retrieved from a shipwreck. Check out the discovery lab and immerse yourself in the history of pirates off the coast of Cape Cod.

Check out an interactive exhibit on pirate history

Learn about real-life pirates and their lives

See treasure retrieved from shipwrecks

Explore a discovery lab at your own pace

INCLUDES

Fun Pirate Tattoos (temporary)

Digital Photo

Real Pirates - Interactive Historical Exhibit Ticket

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Real Pirates Salem

Options and Start time

Interactive Historical Exhibit Ticket: 11/05/2024 - 12/17/2026

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Real Pirates Salem

Visitors tour an interactive exhibit featuring the story of real-life pirate "Black Sam" Bellamy and his fabled beloved Maria Hallett. Visitors will be able to see and touch real pirate treasure from the wreck of Bellamy's ship, the Whydah Gally. The Whydah was a slave ship-turned pirate ship which wrecked off of the Cape Cod coastline in 1717 following a violent storm. Artifacts and real treasure have been pulled from the bottom of the ocean...surrounded by sharks...following the discovery of the ship's bell in 1984 by famed underwater explorer Barry Clifford. The exhibit renews regularly with the discovery of new artifacts by onsite archaeologists which visitors can witness with their own eyes. A video, photo experience and retail gift shop round out the visit. Groups are welcome.

Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A local parking garage is situated nearby.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)

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