Salem Trip Overview
Welcome to the self-guided Salem Witch Trials Tour in Salem, Massachusetts!
The quaint and picturesque town of Salem hides a seriously dark history. Over 300 years ago, this was the site of the infamous Salem Witch Trials, where innocent townspeople were ruthlessly killed for being “witches”. Explore all of Salem’s grim past and present with this self-guided, GPS-enabled, and professionally narrated tour. Visit the poignant sites that still stand as a testament to Salem’s history.
Within 30 min, we’ll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. When you arrive, go to the Salem Armory, launch the app, and follow the instructions! Stick to our recommended route for the best experience.
NO EXPIRATION — THE TOUR IS AVAILABLE FROM THE MINUTE YOU BOOK UNTIL FOREVER!
This is not a ticket to attractions along the route. Check COVID rules and opening hours before your visit.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Starts: Salem, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Welcome to the self-guided Salem Witch Trials Tour in Salem, Massachusetts!
The quaint and picturesque town of Salem hides a seriously dark history. Over 300 years ago, this was the site of the infamous Salem Witch Trials, where innocent townspeople were ruthlessly killed for being “witches”. Explore all of Salem’s grim past and present with this self-guided, GPS-enabled, and professionally narrated tour. Visit the poignant sites that still stand as a testament to Salem’s history.
Within 30 min, we’ll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. When you arrive, go to the Salem Armory, launch the app, and follow the instructions! Stick to our recommended route for the best experience.
NO EXPIRATION — THE TOUR IS AVAILABLE FROM THE MINUTE YOU BOOK UNTIL FOREVER!
This is not a ticket to attractions along the route. Check COVID rules and opening hours before your visit.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Old Burying Point Cemetery, Charter Street, Salem, MA 01970
Up next is the graveyard where most of the witch trial victims are buried. Ironically, this is also the final resting place of the chief investigator during those trials, who directly caused many deaths
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: John Ward House, 9 Brown St, Salem, MA 01970-3810
At the Joshua Ward House, up next, you’ll get a glimpse of what remains of the residence once belonging to Sheriff George Corwin, who signed the arrest and execution warrants of those accused of witchcraft
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, 24 Saint Peter St, Salem, MA 01970-3820
After that, you’ll arrive at St Peter’s Episcopal Church, which sits on land the town confiscated after the owners, accused of witchcraft, skipped town
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Burying Point, 51 Charter St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
The Salem Witch Trials are typically associated with women and girls. … Corey was buried in an unmarked grave in what is now the Howard Street Cemetery, … on his ghost’s bad side, consider joining us on our journey through historic Salem.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Roger Conant Statue, 2 Brown St, Salem, MA 01970-3873
Then you’ll pass by an impressive statue of Roger Conant, Salem’s founder and first governor, as well as the Witch Museum, filled with all sorts of deep-dive info about the trials and the surrounding mass hysteria
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Broad Street Cemetery, Broad Street, Salem, MA 01970
Another detour brings you to the Broad Street Cemetery, where Sheriff Corwin ended up after suffering a mysterious heart attack
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hamilton Hall, 9 Chestnut St Enter through door on Cambridge Street, Salem, MA 01970-3107
Then you’ll see Hamilton Hall, a venue which has hosted esteemed figures like Alexander Hamilton, FDR, and the Marquis de Lafayette
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Nathanial Hawthorne Statue, 20 Hawthorne Blvd, Salem, MA 01970-3710
Literature fans won’t want to miss the Nathaniel Hawthorne statue, dedicated to one of America’s greatest authors
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace, 27 Hardy St, Salem, MA 01970-5655
You can also visit the birthplace of famous author Nathaniel Hawthorne, which has been preserved in its original condition
Duration: 10 minutes
