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 learn why true history is Better Than Fiction. -All tour guides are licensed by the City of Salem and are professional storytellers .
- Travel hassle-free in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Learn about the area’s history from your driver-guide
- Eat a Colonial-style lunch
- Visit each site in chronological order
What To Expect
Salem Old Town Hall
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 • Admission Ticket Not Included
John Ward House
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 • Admission Ticket Not Included
Rockafellas Restaurant
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 • Admission Ticket Not Included
93 Washington St
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 • Admission Ticket Free
Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall -Salem
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 • Admission Ticket Not Included
10 Federal St
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 • Admission Ticket Free
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
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 • Admission Ticket Not Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Note: This is just a walking tour, there’s no admission included and we’ll just stop at attractions listed
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 44 travelers
Max group – 15
