Welcome to the Salem Witch Trials Tour
The quaint and picturesque town of Salem hides a seriously dark history. Over 300 years ago, this was the infamous Salem Witch Trials site, where innocent townspeople were ruthlessly killed for being “witches.” Explore the city’s grim past and present with this self-guided, GPS-enabled, and professionally-narrated Salem Witch Trials tour. Visit the poignant sites that still stand as a testament to Salem’s history.
About the Tour
This tour begins at the Salem Armory. From there, you walk to the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, where the victims of the witch panic are memorialized. Here, you’ll get to know many of the key figures who found themselves swept up by the plague of fear and paid the ultimate price.
Next, on the Salem Witch Trials self-guided tour, you’ll see the Old Burying Point. Listen to the tragically heroic tale of Giles Corey as you walk through the gravestones, a man who refused to bow to the nightmare overtaking his town and was immortalized in The Crucible.
After that, you’ll see some of Salem’s spookiest architecture, including the Joshua Ward House and the Old Town Hall. You’ll also hear of the secret tunnels that run beneath some of these buildings, many of which still exist today!
Continue to the location of the old jailhouse where innocent people were subjected to cruelty so terrible that some suggest their spirits never really left. By this point, you’re bound to think some of these things look familiar, so we’ll scratch that itch by telling you all about Hollywood’s many forays into Salem, including hits like Hocus Pocus and Bewitched.
Then, you’ll visit the Salem Witch Museum (Tickets not included in this tour. Buy tickets here.) and hear about how all the madness finally came to an end. The final stop brings you to the Salem Common, where we’ll wrap up with some things you probably didn’t know about the aftermath of the trials.
Along the way, there are plenty of optional detours available for those looking for a little more, from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s house to a tavern infamous for 18th-century kidnappings! Book your Salem Witch Trials self-guided tour today!
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Starting Point Address: New Liberty St, Salem, MA 01970
What You'll See
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Salem Visitor Center
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Salem Armory
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Samuel Pickman House
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The 1692 Memorial
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Old Burying Point
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The Peabody Sisters and the Grimshawe House
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Old Town Hall
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Joshua Ward House
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Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall
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St Peter's Episcopal Church
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Old Witch Gaol
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Old Salem Jail
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Howard Street Cemetery
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Roger Conant & Witch Museum
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Gedney House
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Broad Street Cemetery
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Hamilton Hall
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The Ropes Mansion
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The Witch House
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John Bertram House
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Melba Apartments
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Hawthorne Hotel
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Nathaniel Hawthorne Statue
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Bunghole
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Mercy Tavern
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Nathaniel Hawthorne's Birthplace
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The House of the Seven Gables
Preview the Tour
Stop 3 : Samuel Pickman House
Stop 13 : Old Town Hall
Stop ALT 13 : Nathaniel Hawthorne's Birthplace
How It Works
Additional Information
What do we do?
Simply put, Action Tour Guide is an audio guide, map, and tour book – all in one app! We are a GPS-enabled app-based tour that narrates information based on your location right on your phone. You can experience our driving and walking tours at your own pace and literally at any time of the day!
Lifetime Validity
Changing travel date? No worries! All individual tours come with lifetime validity.
No Network Needed
The tour works offline which means you do not need your phone network to enjoy the tour. However, we do suggest you download the tour at your home, hotel, visitor center, etc before you head out for a completely immersive experience.
Not an Entry Ticket
This is not an entry ticket.
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