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Salem Guided Walking Tour: History and Hauntings
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Salem
Discover the captivating history and haunting tales of Salem, Massachusetts on a 2-hour walking tour. Explore the seaport’s rich past, learn about the Salem Witch Trials, and experience the supernatural. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- Salem Witch Trials Memorial - We bring you to the memorial to pay respects to the victims of the 1692 Witch Trials.
- Ropes Mansion and Garden - We discus the history of the home and visit the Gardens (with permission). We do not go inside the home.
- Mcintire Historic District - We stroll through a section of the historic district. Photo opportunities.
- Witch House - We discuss the history of the Witch House. We do not enter the Witch House, this is an outside activity only
- Salem - History & Hauntings Walking Tour of Salem, MA
- Old Burying Point Cemetery - Our guide will point out the cemetery and briefly discuss some fun facts. We do not enter the cemetery.
- Hamilton Hall - A look at Samuel McIntire’s Hamilton Hall. This is an outside activity.
What's Included
- 2-hour Hauntings & History Salem Walking Tour
- See top Salem sites such as Witch Trials Memorial, Witch House, and Ropes Mansion
- Outdoor activity only; no building entries
- Professional/Local Guide
- Listen to 400 years of Salem history from a local historian
- Walk the cobblestone streets of Salem’s historic McIntire District
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Come and explore the rich, mysterious history of one of New England’s most loved destinations Salem, Massachusetts. This ~2 hour walking tour brings to life the true story of Salem’s storied past. We are a diverse groups of historians, teachers, professional artists whose passion for Salem’s history is truly engaging. You will learn about Salem’s rich past as a world-class seaport, hear hauntedly chilling tales of the supernatural, visit one of the most beautiful streets in America and learn of three hundred years of architecture, and find out the truth about the 1692 Salem Witch Trials hysteria. You will leave Salem wanting to plan your next trip back! Come and see why this the only tour you need while in Salem. Dog friendly! Handicap accessible! Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. No refunds for no-shows or for weather. Please note, we book up to 39 people per tour.
- 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 39 guests per group
- 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.
Location
Old Town Hall
Derby Square
Old Town Hall
*Please meet on the side with the THREE staircases
We do not have an office
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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G7518mqbillys
Jul 3, 2024
Duality in Duo’s terms. History & Haunts in prose. - Duo was exceptionally talented at weaving history with humor at an amazing cadence. Having more than just billet points memorized , Duo created living history.
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Fearless743899
Nov 20, 2022
Great Tour of Salem - Jeremiah was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable and interesting. We had an excellent tour and learned a lot about the ghosts and witch trials of Salem. Would recommend this tour to anyone!
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F667qsdiegor
Nov 17, 2022
Must experience 10/10 - Jeremiah was very educated and insightful. He took us on a fun journey. Highly suggest, great beard.
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Sjohnson237
Nov 17, 2022
Girls Trip - Maekayla was an incredible tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed her vast knowledge on the history of Salem
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Snowlilly2
Nov 17, 2022
Haunting - Jeremiah was a bullfrog - I mean an amazing storyteller. He knew tons of facts and could answer all our questions. We found him warm and personable. The tour was both beautiful and sad. Ghost stories, sadists, to the original mean girls - it’s all included and masterfully told by our guide.
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Edisto29438
Nov 16, 2022
Fun Tour on a Cold Night - Cold, Autumn night... amazing tour by Tour Guide Sam Jones! Lots of enthusiasm and kept things moving for a great tour. Lots of fun and education! Highly recommend!
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L5253edjamess
Nov 16, 2022
One of the best tours ever! - 6 star review! Our guide April was excellent- her knowledge of Salem's history was first rate. Despite the detailed history lesson, April managed to deliver the tour in an entertaining, informative manner.
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T_s_brill
Nov 15, 2022
Interesting, Thoughtful, Engaging - Ryan, our tour guide, was both incredibly knowledgeable but also very invested and clearly interested in the topics he talked about. I felt I learned a lot of interesting details and history I didn’t know along the way, and Ryan kept the group very engaged. 10/10, I hope he continues to have such contagious energy and energetic personality.
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Ellendb587qx
Nov 15, 2022
A lovely expercience - Dawn was an amazing guide; we learned so much, and even with the cold, time flew by! I would definitely recommend it for people visiting Salem for the first time. Dawn also gave us some good food (& student budget friendly) and souvenir shop recommendations.
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Veronicatx2423ej
Nov 15, 2022
Highly Recommend - I had the pleasure to join the tour with Jeremiah on a very warm November day. As someone that had only limited knowledge of Salem I left the walking tour knowing so more and loved all the stories. There was always a hint of sadness on what happened which was very respectful to those who had died. I would definitely recommend this tour and well worth the money.
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