Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour with Local Guide
by Salem Historical Tours, LLC
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This walking tour in Salem lasts about 90 minutes and starts with a local guide leading participants on foot through key locations related to the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. The guide shares detailed stories about the accused individuals, the reasons behind their accusations, and the motives of the witnesses. Visual aids such as pictures and maps are used to clarify events and locations. The route covers multiple stops including the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, where visitors learn about the 20 victims commemorated on benches with their names, death dates, and causes. The tour passes the site of the original First Church of Salem, now a restaurant, and the former home of George Corwin, the High Sheriff involved in arrests and executions. Participants also visit The Witch House, the only remaining building directly linked to the trials, which belonged to Judge Jonathan Corwin. Additional stops include the site of the Salem YMCA linked to Betty Parris, one of the initial accusers, and the location connected to Bridget Bishop, the first person executed. The Witch Dungeon Museum is included to demonstrate historic jailing conditions, with an opportunity to take a photo in the pillories. The route also covers the former Witchcraft Court and jail sites where trials and imprisonments took place. Throughout, the guide explains the context of each location and shares relevant historical details.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
This stop covers the demographics, theories, and personal accounts related to the 1692 witch trials. The guide visits multiple historic locations tied to the trials, many of which no longer have original buildings but are identified on site. The tour sheds light on the social tensions and events that fueled the hysteria, though the order of stops may vary.
5 min
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
Opened in 1992, this memorial consists of benches each inscribed with the name, date, and cause of death for the 20 victims of the trials. The guide explains the design symbolism and shares stories about some of those who died.
10 min
Site of First Church of Salem (now Rockafellas restaurant)
This location was originally the First Church of Salem and the city meeting house in 1692. Currently a restaurant known as Rockafellas, it sits in the town center and was involved in the witch trial events.
10 min
Site of George Corwin's House (now Merchant Hotel)
The house of George Corwin, Essex County’s High Sheriff in 1692, stood here. Corwin signed warrants for arrests and executions and confiscated property from accused individuals. He was also known to have tortured some detainees.
5 min
The Witch House at Salem
This is the only Salem building remaining with direct ties to the witch trials. It was the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, who met here with Judge Hathorne to discuss witch accusations. The house dates back to the 1660s.
10 min
Site of Betty Parris's House (now Salem YMCA)
Located on Sewall Street, named after witchcraft judge Stephen Sewall, this spot marks where Betty Parris lived before being moved in July 1692. Betty and her cousin played a role in initiating the witchcraft accusations, though the original house no longer stands.
10 min
Land once owned by Bridget Bishop
Lyceum Hall, now Turner’s Seafood, stands on land formerly owned by Bridget Bishop, the first woman executed in 1692. The guide explains her story and how the town came to believe she was a witch. Her arrest, trial, and execution occurred within eight days.
5 min
Witch Dungeon Museum
Though not directly connected to the 1692 trials, this museum illustrates the cramped jail cells used at the time, which were as small as a phone booth or closet. Prisoners had to pay for their incarceration. Visitors can take photos in the pillories.
10 min
Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
This statue of Samantha Stevens from the TV show Bewitched stands here. The guide explains which episodes were filmed in Salem and the background of the land where the statue is placed.
5 min
Site of the Witchcraft Court (Oyer and Terminer)
The court was located in the middle of Washington Street in front of the current Masonic Building. Most trials were held here, including sessions in January 1693. The guide discusses some wrongful court decisions, including one jury verdict overturned by judges.
10 min
Site of the Witchcraft Jail
The original jail no longer exists, but this location was one of several jails in the Boston area used for accused witches. Notable prisoners included Giles Corey, who died under torture. Some detainees died in jail.
10 min
Meeting point
We are part of the pedestrian walkway downtown at the corner of Essex and Central Streets. We are next to Emporium 32 and across from the New England Dog Biscuit Company. Look for our purple sign.
End point
Return point: Returns to downtown area. Guide can direct you to where you want to go.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour with Local Guide
by Salem Historical Tours, LLC
Choose from 4 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.$60Overview
This walking tour in Salem lasts about 90 minutes and starts with a local guide leading participants on foot through key locations related to the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. The guide shares detailed stories about the accused individuals, the reasons behind their accusations, and the motives of the witnesses. Visual aids such as pictures and maps are used to clarify events and locations. The route covers multiple stops including the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, where visitors learn about the 20 victims commemorated on benches with their names, death dates, and causes. The tour passes the site of the original First Church of Salem, now a restaurant, and the former home of George Corwin, the High Sheriff involved in arrests and executions. Participants also visit The Witch House, the only remaining building directly linked to the trials, which belonged to Judge Jonathan Corwin. Additional stops include the site of the Salem YMCA linked to Betty Parris, one of the initial accusers, and the location connected to Bridget Bishop, the first person executed. The Witch Dungeon Museum is included to demonstrate historic jailing conditions, with an opportunity to take a photo in the pillories. The route also covers the former Witchcraft Court and jail sites where trials and imprisonments took place. Throughout, the guide explains the context of each location and shares relevant historical details.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
This stop covers the demographics, theories, and personal accounts related to the 1692 witch trials. The guide visits multiple historic locations tied to the trials, many of which no longer have original buildings but are identified on site. The tour sheds light on the social tensions and events that fueled the hysteria, though the order of stops may vary.
5 min
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
Opened in 1992, this memorial consists of benches each inscribed with the name, date, and cause of death for the 20 victims of the trials. The guide explains the design symbolism and shares stories about some of those who died.
10 min
Site of First Church of Salem (now Rockafellas restaurant)
This location was originally the First Church of Salem and the city meeting house in 1692. Currently a restaurant known as Rockafellas, it sits in the town center and was involved in the witch trial events.
10 min
Site of George Corwin's House (now Merchant Hotel)
The house of George Corwin, Essex County’s High Sheriff in 1692, stood here. Corwin signed warrants for arrests and executions and confiscated property from accused individuals. He was also known to have tortured some detainees.
5 min
The Witch House at Salem
This is the only Salem building remaining with direct ties to the witch trials. It was the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, who met here with Judge Hathorne to discuss witch accusations. The house dates back to the 1660s.
10 min
Site of Betty Parris's House (now Salem YMCA)
Located on Sewall Street, named after witchcraft judge Stephen Sewall, this spot marks where Betty Parris lived before being moved in July 1692. Betty and her cousin played a role in initiating the witchcraft accusations, though the original house no longer stands.
10 min
Land once owned by Bridget Bishop
Lyceum Hall, now Turner’s Seafood, stands on land formerly owned by Bridget Bishop, the first woman executed in 1692. The guide explains her story and how the town came to believe she was a witch. Her arrest, trial, and execution occurred within eight days.
5 min
Witch Dungeon Museum
Though not directly connected to the 1692 trials, this museum illustrates the cramped jail cells used at the time, which were as small as a phone booth or closet. Prisoners had to pay for their incarceration. Visitors can take photos in the pillories.
10 min
Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
This statue of Samantha Stevens from the TV show Bewitched stands here. The guide explains which episodes were filmed in Salem and the background of the land where the statue is placed.
5 min
Site of the Witchcraft Court (Oyer and Terminer)
The court was located in the middle of Washington Street in front of the current Masonic Building. Most trials were held here, including sessions in January 1693. The guide discusses some wrongful court decisions, including one jury verdict overturned by judges.
10 min
Site of the Witchcraft Jail
The original jail no longer exists, but this location was one of several jails in the Boston area used for accused witches. Notable prisoners included Giles Corey, who died under torture. Some detainees died in jail.
10 min
Meeting point
We are part of the pedestrian walkway downtown at the corner of Essex and Central Streets. We are next to Emporium 32 and across from the New England Dog Biscuit Company. Look for our purple sign.
End point
Return point: Returns to downtown area. Guide can direct you to where you want to go.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.