History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Description
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 40 people per tour***
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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?
We bring you to the memorial to pay respects to the victims of the 1692 Witch Trials.
We discus the history of the home and visit the Gardens (with permission). We do not go inside the home.
We stroll through a section of the historic district. Photo opportunities.
We discuss the history of the Witch House. We do not enter the Witch House, this is an outside activity only
History & Hauntings Walking Tour of Salem, MA
Our guide will point out the cemetery and briefly discuss some fun facts. We do not enter the cemetery.
A look at Samuel McIntire’s Hamilton Hall. This is an outside activity.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(15,411)
We enjoyed MaKayla’s tour. She was well informed, animated and able to answer questions.
Dean was WONDERFUL! You can really tell that he not only loves history he is passionate about sharing it with others. The stories he told were fun, interesting, and very appropriate. I not only recommend this tour, I also recommend you ask for Dean. You won't be disappointed! The right amount of spooky and fun!
Sturdy shoes is a must! It was really hot today and having water was a must also. Our guide was fantastic made sure to keep the group together and walked at a good pace. It was wicked hot and humid he did his best to keep us in the shade. Lots of great information spaced out nicely. He spoke clearly and loud enough for everyone to hear. I can sometimes struggle with hearing and I could hear him well. I was usually at the back. We really enjoyed our time and the entire experience!
Ryan was our guide, he was awesome. Very knowledgeable on the city and sites. He also had hilarious jokes!
Mykaela was wonderful. She read the room and was incredibly thoughtful. Her knowledge base was insane. She was articulate.
Claire was a fantastic guide! Lots of historical information sprinkled with haunted stories. This was a great way to get a feel for all Salem has to offer for a visit.
I had a great time. This tour is affordable and Heidi was very informative. She is awesome. I learned so much more about the with trials.
Very knowledgeable guide and a fun time
Topher was an amazing tour guide. I highly recommend this tour if you are interested in learning about the Salem witch trials.
What a neat way to spend a few hours. Our tour guide was so animated and made all the stories so interesting.
