Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour

Salem, US
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Highlights

  • Explore Salem's dark and grim history
  • Visit the sites related to the infamous Witch Trials
  • Experience a self-guided, GPS-enabled tour
  • Discover the burial grounds of witch trial victims
  • Learn about Salem's founding and famous authors

Meeting Point

After booking, search your email for "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow instructions NOW with Wi-Fi/data. Don't wait until onsite. What to bring: Charged smartphone, Power Bank, Headphones, & downloaded tour app.

Meeting point

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

End point

What to expect

1

Old Burying Point Cemetery

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 Note: This 4+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Salem in 1-2 hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
2

John Ward House

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
3

Saint Peter's Episcopal Church

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
4

The Burying Point

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
5

Roger Conant Statue

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
6

Broad Street Cemetery

Another detour brings you to the Broad Street Cemetery, where Sheriff Corwin ended up after suffering a mysterious heart attack

Duration 10 minutes
7

Hamilton Hall

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
8

Nathanial Hawthorne Statue

Literature fans won't want to miss the Nathaniel Hawthorne statue, dedicated to one of America's greatest authors

Duration 10 minutes
9

Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace

You can also visit the birthplace of famous author Nathaniel Hawthorne, which has been preserved in its original condition

Duration 10 minutes

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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    How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
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    How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
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    Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
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    Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
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    Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
  • Additional information
    Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Provided by History with Action

What our experts say

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    Start early to avoid crowds.
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    Bring headphones for better audio.
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    Visit the Witch Museum after the tour.
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    Check local dining options on Essex St.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

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