Salem History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour with Witch Trials Memorial and Witch House
by Witch City Walking Tours
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This guided walking tour lasts about two hours and covers Salem’s significant historic sites related to its 1692 Witch Trials and local hauntings. The tour begins at Salem’s Old Town Hall, where a local historian leads guests through cobblestone streets. The guide explains Salem’s development as a seaport and the events behind the infamous witch hysteria. Along the route, visitors walk the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall, the site of the First Church of Salem, and hear stories such as the Lady in Blue. The tour stops at the Bewitched statue, discussing the local reaction to this nine-foot bronze figure installed in 2005. Next, the group visits the Witch Trials Memorial to honor the victims of 1692. The guide then discusses the history of the Ropes Mansion gardens, which are viewed from outside, as the home itself is not entered. The walk continues through Salem’s historic district for photos, followed by a visit outside the Witch House with a historical overview. Additional stops include a brief discussion of a nearby cemetery without entering it and a look at Samuel McIntire’s Hamilton Hall from outside. The tour stays outdoors throughout and covers about four miles of walking on uneven cobblestone and brick sidewalks. It is accessible to wheelchairs and scooters but may be challenging in some areas. The group size can be up to 40 people. The tour runs rain or shine, no cancellations occur due to weather, and no refunds are given for no-shows or weather issues.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Old Town Hall departure and city introduction
The tour starts at Salem’s Old Town Hall on the three steps. A local historian guides guests through the city’s 17th-century cobblestone streets by lantern light. The guide explains the causes behind the Witch Trials hysteria of 1692 and introduces Salem’s rise as a seaport with wealthy families. Guests may meet practicing witches along the way.
10 min
Essex Street Pedestrian Mall and First Church site
The group walks the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall, the historic heart of Salem that was once a Native American trading path. The tour visits the site of the First Church of Salem and shares the story of the Lady in Blue.
10 min
Bewitched statue
The tour stops at the nine-foot bronze Bewitched statue, one of Salem’s most photographed landmarks. The guide explains local opinions of the statue dedicated in 2005 and why security cameras monitor the figure of Samantha.
5 min
Witch Trials Memorial
Visitors arrive at the Witch Trials Memorial to honor the victims of the 1692 trials. The guide provides historical context and explains the significance of the memorial.
10 min
Ropes Mansion gardens
The tour discusses the history of the Ropes Mansion and visits the gardens with permission. The group does not enter the house itself.
10 min
Historic district walk
The group continues through a part of Salem’s historic district, offering photo opportunities along the way.
20 min
Witch House exterior
The guide discusses the history of the Witch House from outside. The tour does not enter the building.
10 min
General history and hauntings overview
The guide provides additional commentary on Salem’s history and hauntings while walking through the city.
30 min
Cemetery overview
The guide points out a local cemetery and shares some brief facts. The group does not enter the cemetery.
2 min
Hamilton Hall exterior
The final stop is outside Samuel McIntire’s Hamilton Hall, where the guide discusses its history.
10 min
Meeting point
Old Town Hall *Please meet on the side with the THREE staircases We do not have an office
End point
Return point: Witch Trials Memorial. Charter St, Salem, MA 01970
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Salem History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour with Witch Trials Memorial and Witch House
by Witch City Walking Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$72Overview
This guided walking tour lasts about two hours and covers Salem’s significant historic sites related to its 1692 Witch Trials and local hauntings. The tour begins at Salem’s Old Town Hall, where a local historian leads guests through cobblestone streets. The guide explains Salem’s development as a seaport and the events behind the infamous witch hysteria. Along the route, visitors walk the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall, the site of the First Church of Salem, and hear stories such as the Lady in Blue. The tour stops at the Bewitched statue, discussing the local reaction to this nine-foot bronze figure installed in 2005. Next, the group visits the Witch Trials Memorial to honor the victims of 1692. The guide then discusses the history of the Ropes Mansion gardens, which are viewed from outside, as the home itself is not entered. The walk continues through Salem’s historic district for photos, followed by a visit outside the Witch House with a historical overview. Additional stops include a brief discussion of a nearby cemetery without entering it and a look at Samuel McIntire’s Hamilton Hall from outside. The tour stays outdoors throughout and covers about four miles of walking on uneven cobblestone and brick sidewalks. It is accessible to wheelchairs and scooters but may be challenging in some areas. The group size can be up to 40 people. The tour runs rain or shine, no cancellations occur due to weather, and no refunds are given for no-shows or weather issues.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Old Town Hall departure and city introduction
The tour starts at Salem’s Old Town Hall on the three steps. A local historian guides guests through the city’s 17th-century cobblestone streets by lantern light. The guide explains the causes behind the Witch Trials hysteria of 1692 and introduces Salem’s rise as a seaport with wealthy families. Guests may meet practicing witches along the way.
10 min
Essex Street Pedestrian Mall and First Church site
The group walks the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall, the historic heart of Salem that was once a Native American trading path. The tour visits the site of the First Church of Salem and shares the story of the Lady in Blue.
10 min
Bewitched statue
The tour stops at the nine-foot bronze Bewitched statue, one of Salem’s most photographed landmarks. The guide explains local opinions of the statue dedicated in 2005 and why security cameras monitor the figure of Samantha.
5 min
Witch Trials Memorial
Visitors arrive at the Witch Trials Memorial to honor the victims of the 1692 trials. The guide provides historical context and explains the significance of the memorial.
10 min
Ropes Mansion gardens
The tour discusses the history of the Ropes Mansion and visits the gardens with permission. The group does not enter the house itself.
10 min
Historic district walk
The group continues through a part of Salem’s historic district, offering photo opportunities along the way.
20 min
Witch House exterior
The guide discusses the history of the Witch House from outside. The tour does not enter the building.
10 min
General history and hauntings overview
The guide provides additional commentary on Salem’s history and hauntings while walking through the city.
30 min
Cemetery overview
The guide points out a local cemetery and shares some brief facts. The group does not enter the cemetery.
2 min
Hamilton Hall exterior
The final stop is outside Samuel McIntire’s Hamilton Hall, where the guide discusses its history.
10 min
Meeting point
Old Town Hall *Please meet on the side with the THREE staircases We do not have an office
End point
Return point: Witch Trials Memorial. Charter St, Salem, MA 01970
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.