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(15,078)
Good family friendly experience. Would recommend.
Dawn was great! Nice tour of history and hauntings.
Sociological history of area. Architecture, politics, hauntings and the true story of the witches murders.
It was very informative Hillary was great but I was sick and had to stop sometimes and they would continue and we would be behind. Nearing the end they walked across a street and we were about a half block away.they started going up a small hill n my husband and I had to stop and not continue. No one looked back nor the tour guide and we went back to our car n left. No one called us to see where we were or if we were alright. But the tour itself n Hilary were informative.
Our guide was Sean who was absolutely fantastic with his knowledge, performance and humour. He gave such detailed accounts of the many stories of Salem's history. Fascinating to listen to and see the many places of interest on our walk. He was also very considerate to us pale skinned Scots and got us in the shade several times. I would highly recommend the tour. Salem is a fascinating place to visit. We also enjoyed a cocktail named after one of the ghosts. The Lady in Blue at Rockefellers. Cheers for the tip Sean!
Dawn was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly.
Dawn was great. Had a great time on our tour. First time in Salem. Will recommend to others. Looking forward to return
Dean was knowledgeable, informative, and answered all of our questions. Brought the history to life and clearly is interested in the history of Salem! A fast two hours and we covered a lot of ground (literally and figuratively). Definitely lives up to its name - History and Hauntings.
This is the best walking tour in Salem. Our guide's name was Joe Steele and he was amazing. He knew so much about Salem and shared all his knowledge with us. He said he was originally from Connecticut but had been living in Salem and working there for 4 years. The tour lasts about two hours. It began raining on us at the end of the tour but we just gathered under an awning and Joe kept talking. The rain didn't last long and the tour continued. Highly recommend this tour.
Henry was a great guide. He was knowledgeable, professional, and funny. We learned a lot about Salem's history and how it became known as Witch City. 100% recommend.
