Salem On Foot Walking Tours


1 hour 30 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Take an easy, 90-minute guided tour through the city's streets and stories to explore the events that shaped Salem, and still cast long shadows today. You'll hear about witches and Puritans, of course, but also about Nathaniel Hawthorne, the exotic spice trade, a Revolutionary War standoff, and the Great Fire that nearly wiped Salem off the map. We'll even visit one of the oldest graveyards in the nation!

Inclusions

  • Guide

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Salem Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Sq, Salem, MA 01970-3704

We begin in the heart of downtown Salem, in historic Derby Square, right oiutsode Old Town Hall.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery, Essex and Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970

You will hear the story of how the classic sitcom Bewitched came to Salem in the summer of 1970 to film several episodes on location!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Old Burying Point Cemetery, Charter Street, Salem, MA 01970

The Old Burying Point is one of the oldest and most historic cemeteries in the nation, with a number of beautiful stones and fascinating stories.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Liberty Street Off Charter Street, Salem, MA 01970

Here, you will learn more about the real story of the tragic witch trials as we visit a memorial to the victims.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Salem Common, Washington Sq, Salem, MA 01970

We will end on Salem Common to hear about the fire that almost wiped Salem of the map, and how the city was changed by it forever.

Duration: 15 minutes

Additional information

  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Your guide is fully vaccinated, and the tour is entirely outdoors, and we will take all common sense precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone on the tour.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Toni_F
October 2021

We had so much fun on our walking tour around Salem! Rory was very fun, friendly & knowledgeable! Rory really knows his facts and kept us entertained! Highly recommended!

Aaron_S
October 2021

We were hosting some visiting family members from out of state, and took the opportunity to go on Salem on Foot Walking Tour with Rory. Rory's tour covered it all, from the Naumkeag people, and the witch trials, to Leslie's Retreat and beyond. His tour gave me a deeper appreciation for the histor...

mjY4553YR
October 2021

Rory did a great job providing an informative, historically-accurate tour of the overall history of Salem, not just the witch trials. While he does cover the witch trials, it is done in a respectful manner and is well-suited. Overall great tour without the B.S. that we witnessed from some of the ...

mpace8787
October 2021

April gave a 5 star tour! informative, funny and very knowledgeable . definitely worth it and great addition to our salem visit

lucinda_g
October 2021

He was great and on time! I was able to see all of the sites I planned for on this trip. It was more of an historic walk, which I love.

Jill_K
September 2021

Guide was excellent , I would say if you are looking for a tour with a lot of detailed history about the town of Salem this is for you . If you just want to focus on the witch trials then maybe this is not the right tour !

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