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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The tryals have left a footprint on Salem, and the world, that still echo 331 years later. Join us on our 90min walking tour as we visit historic locations and lay the groundwork to explore and unpack what happened in Salem in 1692. Shedding light on how a community driven by fear and led by religious ideology and zealotus extremism, executed 20 innocent people. We invite you to be part of our story and Uncover the true history of Salem. -All tour guides are licensed by the City of Salem and are professional storytellers .
All tours are lead by professional storytellers
Stopping at historic sites in Salem with ties to the trials and ending in the Witch Trial Memoral.
90 min Witch Trials Walking Tour
All guides are licensed by the city of Salem
Gratuities
Departure Point
Houdini Way, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Next to 15 Front St, across from the store Nocturne. (Look for the ginger in the hat) -use google maps for directions.
Return Details
Salem Witch Trials Memorial, 24 Liberty St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Next to the Charter St burying point.
Salem Old Town Hall, Salem, Massachusetts, United States A historic building in its own rite, as well as a filming location for the classic Halloween movie, Hocus Pocus. A fitting location for the start of the tour.
Note: We'll stop at this location, we don't go inside. 10 minutes
John Ward House, Salem, Massachusetts, United States Historic location. 330 years ago this is where the house of Sheriff Corwin, the High Sheriff of Essex county stood. In the scope of the trials he acts as the warrant issuer, interrogator, and torturer, amongst others.
Note: We'll stop at this location, we don't go inside. 15 minutes
231 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA Historic Location. This was the site of the First Church of Salem, as well as the city meeting house in 1692.
Note: We'll stop at this location, we don't go inside. 15 minutes
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA Long since torn down, in the road adjacent to this location is where the Salem Courthouse once stood. Where the trials themselves took place.
Note: We'll stop at this location, we don't go inside. 15 minutes
43 Church St, Salem, MA 01970, USA Historic Location. The Old Lyceum Hall, now Turners Seafood restaurant is on land once owned by Bridget Bishop, the first person executed in the scope of the Salem Witchcraft trials.
Note: We'll stop at this attraction, no admission included 15 minutes
10 Federal St, Salem, MA 01970, USA Historic Location. Near the site of the Old Salem Goal (Jail), this is where the accused spent months awaiting trials in conditions that were radically inhumane.
Note: We'll stop at this location, we don't go inside. 15 minutes
Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Salem, Massachusetts, United States Historic Location. Those who were executed in 1692 were not given any formal burial. this memorial, dedicated in 1993, is what we have today to now pay our respects to those who lost their lives in the Salem Witchcraft Trials.
Note: We'll stop at this location, we don't go inside. 10 minutes
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
Note: This is just a walking tour, there's no admission included and we'll just stop at attractions listed
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.
Helen_T
29 Oct 2024
Great walking tour.......
We found this to be informative and fun.......
Would definitely recommend !
Thomas_P
28 Oct 2024
It was helpful to explain the Salem story to us. We would have never known where to find things around the town.
John_T
28 Oct 2024
The tour was excellent with lots of historical info presented in a very entertaining way. Insightful dialogue for both adults and kids!
This tour in
Massachusetts
is organized by
Better Than Fiction, Salem Walking Tours
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