Salem Uncovered 90-Minute Walking Tour of Salem Witch Trials Historic Sites
by Salem Uncovered Tours
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This 90-minute walking tour in Salem visits key historic sites connected to the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. The tour begins outside the Salem Old Town Hall, a historic building and filming location for the movie Hocus Pocus. The guide then leads the group to the site of the John Ward House, where Sheriff Corwin, who played a major role in the trials as warrant issuer and interrogator, once lived. Next, the tour stops at the location of the First Church of Salem and the city meeting house as they stood in 1692. The route continues to the site near the old Salem Courthouse, where the trials were held. The group then visits the Old Lyceum Hall, now Turners Seafood restaurant, located on land that belonged to Bridget Bishop, the first person executed during the trials. The tour proceeds to the area near the old Salem jail, where accused individuals were held under harsh conditions while awaiting trial. The final stop is the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, dedicated in 1993 to honor those who died without formal burial. Visitors remain outside at all stops, and no admission fees are included. Licensed guides provide historical context about the events, focusing on how fear and religious extremism influenced the community. This tour uncovers the true history behind the Salem Witch Trials by visiting each significant location connected to the trials.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Salem Old Town Hall
The tour begins outside the Salem Old Town Hall, a historic building that also served as a filming location for the movie Hocus Pocus. Visitors stop outside only and do not enter the building.
10 min
John Ward House
The group stops outside the former site of the John Ward House, where Sheriff Corwin lived 330 years ago. He was the High Sheriff of Essex County and played roles such as warrant issuer, interrogator, and torturer during the trials. Entry inside is not included.
15 min
First Church of Salem Site
The tour pauses at the location of the First Church of Salem and the city meeting house as they stood in 1692. Visitors remain outside at this historic site.
15 min
Salem Courthouse Site
Next is the site near the road where the Salem Courthouse once stood. This is where the witch trials hearings took place. Visitors only stop outside as the courthouse no longer exists.
15 min
Old Lyceum Hall (Turners Seafood)
The Old Lyceum Hall building, currently home to Turners Seafood restaurant, stands on land once owned by Bridget Bishop, the first person executed in the Salem Witch Trials. Visitors stop outside; no admission inside is included.
15 min
Old Salem Jail Area
Near the site of the Old Salem Jail, the tour acknowledges where accused individuals were held in harsh conditions for months while awaiting trial. Visitors remain outside.
15 min
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
The final stop is the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, dedicated in 1993 to honor those who were executed without formal burial in 1692. Visitors stop outside the memorial.
10 min
Meeting point
Next to 15 Front St, across from the store Nocturne. (Look for the ginger in the hat) -use google maps for directions.
End point
Next to the Charter St burying point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Salem Uncovered 90-Minute Walking Tour of Salem Witch Trials Historic Sites
by Salem Uncovered Tours
Choose from 1 available option
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.$62Overview
This 90-minute walking tour in Salem visits key historic sites connected to the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. The tour begins outside the Salem Old Town Hall, a historic building and filming location for the movie Hocus Pocus. The guide then leads the group to the site of the John Ward House, where Sheriff Corwin, who played a major role in the trials as warrant issuer and interrogator, once lived. Next, the tour stops at the location of the First Church of Salem and the city meeting house as they stood in 1692. The route continues to the site near the old Salem Courthouse, where the trials were held. The group then visits the Old Lyceum Hall, now Turners Seafood restaurant, located on land that belonged to Bridget Bishop, the first person executed during the trials. The tour proceeds to the area near the old Salem jail, where accused individuals were held under harsh conditions while awaiting trial. The final stop is the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, dedicated in 1993 to honor those who died without formal burial. Visitors remain outside at all stops, and no admission fees are included. Licensed guides provide historical context about the events, focusing on how fear and religious extremism influenced the community. This tour uncovers the true history behind the Salem Witch Trials by visiting each significant location connected to the trials.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Salem Old Town Hall
The tour begins outside the Salem Old Town Hall, a historic building that also served as a filming location for the movie Hocus Pocus. Visitors stop outside only and do not enter the building.
10 min
John Ward House
The group stops outside the former site of the John Ward House, where Sheriff Corwin lived 330 years ago. He was the High Sheriff of Essex County and played roles such as warrant issuer, interrogator, and torturer during the trials. Entry inside is not included.
15 min
First Church of Salem Site
The tour pauses at the location of the First Church of Salem and the city meeting house as they stood in 1692. Visitors remain outside at this historic site.
15 min
Salem Courthouse Site
Next is the site near the road where the Salem Courthouse once stood. This is where the witch trials hearings took place. Visitors only stop outside as the courthouse no longer exists.
15 min
Old Lyceum Hall (Turners Seafood)
The Old Lyceum Hall building, currently home to Turners Seafood restaurant, stands on land once owned by Bridget Bishop, the first person executed in the Salem Witch Trials. Visitors stop outside; no admission inside is included.
15 min
Old Salem Jail Area
Near the site of the Old Salem Jail, the tour acknowledges where accused individuals were held in harsh conditions for months while awaiting trial. Visitors remain outside.
15 min
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
The final stop is the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, dedicated in 1993 to honor those who were executed without formal burial in 1692. Visitors stop outside the memorial.
10 min
Meeting point
Next to 15 Front St, across from the store Nocturne. (Look for the ginger in the hat) -use google maps for directions.
End point
Next to the Charter St burying point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.