Salem Witch Trials Self Guided Walking Tour with Interactive Triva Quiz

Salem, US

Highlights

  • Explore Salem's dark and violent past
  • Experience the creepy Samuel Pickman House
  • Visit the graveyard of witch trial victims
  • Discover the secret underground tunnels of the old Town Hall
  • See the impressive statue of Salem's founder and first governor

Meeting Point

This is a self-guided tour. It begins at the Salem Armory. Be sure to check your email before you begin walking tour to download the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route.

Meeting point

2 New Liberty St, Salem, MA 01970 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Salem Visitor's Center

The Salem Visitor Center is the starting point for your tour of this charming New England town. From here, you'll embark on a journey that will peel back Salem's seemingly pleasant exterior to reveal a dark, violent past that still haunts the town to this day.

Duration 10 minutes
2

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Then proceed to the Samuel Pickman House, a creepy house with an even creepier history. A father allegedly chained his daughter in the basement for days without food or water... and some say she still exists to this day.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
3

Old Burying Point Cemetery

Following that is the graveyard where the majority of the witch trial victims are buried. Ironically, this is also the final resting place of the chief investigator who was directly responsible for many deaths during those trials.

Duration 10 minutes
4

Salem Old Town Hall

The path leads you alongside the old Town Hall. But there's a little-known secret about this place: it's said to sit atop miles of secret underground tunnels!

Duration 15 minutes
5

Joshua Ward House

Following that, you'll see what remains of Sheriff George Corwin's home, where he signed the arrest and execution warrants for those accused of witchcraft.

6

Saint Peter's Episcopal Church

Following that, you'll arrive at St Peter's Episcopal Church, which sits on land confiscated by the town after the owners fled town after being accused of witchcraft.

Duration 10 minutes
7

Howard Street Cemetery

The next cemetery is the Howard Street Cemetery, where Giles Corey is buried. Another victim of the trials, Corey, was immortalized in Arthur Miller's play The Crucible.

Duration 10 minutes
8

Roger Conant Statue

Then you'll see an impressive statue of Roger Conant, Salem's founder and first governor, as well as the Witch Museum, which is packed with information about the witch trials and the surrounding mass hysteria.

Duration 10 minutes
9

Gedney House

One optional stop is at the Gedney House, which is an excellent example of colonial architecture.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
10

Broad Street Cemetery

Another detour leads to the Broad Street Cemetery, where Sheriff Corwin died after a mysterious heart attack.

Duration 10 minutes
11

Hamilton Hall

Then there's Hamilton Hall, which has hosted notable figures such as Alexander Hamilton, FDR, and the Marquis de Lafayette.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
12

Ropes Mansion and Garden

The Ropes Mansion, the former home of a wealthy Salem resident who became the center of a bitter distrust during a smallpox epidemic, is the next optional stop.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
13

Witch House

Following that is the so-called Witch House. It was once home to Judge Jonathan Corwin, who presided over some of the witch trials, and is one of the few buildings from that era that still stands.

14

Nathanial Hawthorne Statue

Fans of literature will not want to miss the Nathaniel Hawthorne statue, which honors one of America's greatest authors.

15

Mercy Tavern

The Mercy Tavern, the next stop on the optional route, has a seriously shady history, including a slew of kidnappings!

Duration 10 minutes
16

Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace

You can also visit Nathaniel Hawthorne's birthplace, which has been preserved in its original state.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
17

The House of the Seven Gables

The House of the Seven Gables, a drab structure that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne's supernatural Gothic novel of the same name, is the final optional stop.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Devices supported include iPhones with iOS 13 & above, Android phones with version 9 & above and all cellular-enabled tablets & iPads.

What our experts say

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    Start at Salem Armory for best route.
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    Visit the Witch Museum for deeper insights.
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    Bring headphones for a better audio experience.
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    Check out local cafes for a bite nearby.
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    Explore the Ropes Mansion if time allows.

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