Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Take an easy, 90-minute guided tour through the city's streets and stories to explore the events that shaped Salem, and still cast long shadows today. You'll hear about witches and Puritans, of course, but also about Nathaniel Hawthorne, the exotic spice trade, a Revolutionary War standoff, and the Great Fire that nearly wiped Salem off the map. We'll even visit one of the oldest graveyards in the nation!
Guide
Gratuities
Departure Point
Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Your guide will be waiting near the staircases in the Front Street side of Old Town Hall. He will probably be wearing a kilt.
Return Details
S Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970, USA
We will end at Salem Common, not far from where we began.
Salem Old Town Hall, Salem, Massachusetts, United States We begin in the heart of downtown Salem, in historic Derby Square, right oiutsode Old Town Hall. 10 minutes
Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery, Salem, Massachusetts, United States You will hear the story of how the classic sitcom Bewitched came to Salem in the summer of 1970 to film several episodes on location! 10 minutes
Old Burying Point Cemetery, Salem, Massachusetts, United States The Old Burying Point is one of the oldest and most historic cemeteries in the nation, with a number of beautiful stones and fascinating stories. 15 minutes
Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Salem, Massachusetts, United States Here, you will learn more about the real story of the tragic witch trials as we visit a memorial to the victims. 15 minutes
Salem Common, Salem, Massachusetts, United States We will end on Salem Common to hear about the fire that almost wiped Salem of the map, and how the city was changed by it forever. 15 minutes
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Casey_B
31 Oct 2024
Rory was an absolutely amazing guide! He presented the history of Salem (even beyond the witch trials) in a clear and compelling way. He is extremely knowledgeable!
Valdine_C
30 Oct 2024
This tour was great. We were extremely lucky and had a small group. Rory was a fun and well informed guide.
PaigeL_N
18 Oct 2024
Rory, our guide, is an encyclopedia of Salem history! So many interesting facts that reinforce and dispel facts and myths that surround this little hamlet. He even referred us to a wonderful, pet friendly restaurant for lunch. If you are more interested in history than just the witch trials this is the tour for you
This tour in
Massachusetts
is organized by
Salem On Foot Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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