Yes! Salem is a small town that's perfect for pedestrians. In fact, a self-guided walking tour is the best way to see Salem. Discover the Salem Witch Trials.
There's a ton of fun activities on a Salem walking tour, whether you prefer to explore by day, by night, or on your own schedule!
The Salem Witch Trials ended just 15 months after they began, in May 1693. 25 people had already died, and there were over 150 so-called "witches" still waiting in jail for their turn in court.
When it came time for the United States to form its justice system, the founding fathers were inspired by the failure of Salem–– to ensure a tragedy like that will never happen again.
Despite popular conception, none of the victims of the Salem Witch Trials died by fire. How did they die instead? Mostly, by hanging. Learn about the haunted history of the Salem witch trials on the Self-guided walking tour of Salem MA.
The gruesome Salem Witch Trials saw 20 people executed by the government: fourteen women and six men. All ages and genders were targeted in the witch hunt. Learn about the haunted history on the elf-guided walking tour of Salem MA.
Pets on leashes or harnesses are welcome on the Bostons’ Freedom Trail, however, many of the historic sites will not allow an animal inside.
In the end, 25 people died as a direct result of the Salem Witch Trials. 19 victims were hanged. 5 victims perished in prison. 1 victim died by torture. Learn more about it on the Salem Witch Trials tour.
Twenty people were executed for witchcraft during the Salem witch trials… but at least 150 more supposed "witches" were held in custody, waiting for their own trial. Know more about the city's dark past in our Salem Witch Trials tour.
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile trail that winds its way through the heart of Boston. You can take a self-guided tour of the Freedom Trail which is the best way to experience the historical sites.
