Come and explore the rich, mysterious history of one of New England's most loved destinations Salem, Massachusetts. This ~2 hour walking tour brings to life the true story of Salem's storied past. We are a diverse groups of historians, teachers, professional artists whose passion for Salem's history is truly engaging. You will learn about Salem's rich past as a world-class seaport, hear hauntedly chilling tales of the supernatural, visit one of the most beautiful streets in America and learn of three hundred years of architecture, and find out the truth about the 1692 Salem Witch Trials hysteria. You will leave Salem wanting to plan your next trip back! Come and see why this the *only* tour you need while in Salem.
Dog friendly! Handicap accessible!
Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. No refunds for no-shows or for weather.
***Please note, we book up to 39 people per tour***
Posted By : Y3636LSandersonf
Sean was an excellent, very knowledgeable tour guide! He made every history story fun and exciting to listen to! I saw other guides walk around just talking through a microphone with not much expression in their voice! This is definitely the best tour hands down if you really want to get a feel for Salem! Years or history crammed down into 2 hours!
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 22:39:28 
Posted By : amberp791
Sean was an excellent guide. He was full of enthusiasm and knowledge! Explained stories and the history of Salem very well. I would recommend for anyone booking to request his tour!
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 20:56:01
Posted By : Michelle_b
My recent experience on the Salem Witch Trials tour was enlightening and engaging. Led by a remarkably knowledgeable guide, this excursion provided a thorough exploration of the historical events surrounding the infamous trials.
From the outset, it was clear that this tour prioritized historical depth over sensationalism. While the promise of ghostly tales intrigued me, I found the emphasis on historical accuracy refreshing. Our guide expertly wove together a narrative that delved deep into the social, religious, and political contexts of 17th-century Salem. Each stop along the way revealed new layers of understanding about the events that unfolded during that time.
What stood out most was our guide's wealth of knowledge and passion for the subject matter and the city. She shared details and anecdotes that brought the era to life. From the initial accusations to the trials and their aftermath, every aspect was explained. I left not only with a clearer picture of the witch trials but also with a deeper appreciation for the complexities of this historical event.
While the tour was heavier on history than on ghost stories, it was exactly what I had hoped for. If you're eager to learn about the Salem Witch Trials beyond the myths and stereotypes, this tour is a must.
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 18:57:38 
Posted By : L8271PIkerryk
Michael was a thorough and knowledge tour guide that lightened up the heavier material of the Witch Trials with interesting haunting stories and a good handful of dad jokes. From the Old Town Hall to Chestnut Street and everything in between, he kept a group of about 25 people engaged. The tours are personable, intelligent, and witty allowing each person to truly experience the History and Hauntings of Salem. As someone who studied this in a college course and then had a family interested in the Witch Trials, this tour is great for beginners to masters alike. I would highly recommend touring with them as the postcard take home was also a nice touch.
4 people - June 17,2024
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 16:38:26
Posted By : Joseph F
Aurelia was a great tour guide. Provided a lot of history and was enthusiastic during the entire tour. Definitely recommend 👍
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 08:13:53
Posted By : beccas5
Highly recommend!! Dawn was amazing, knowledgeable, accommodating, fun and friendly. I learned quite a bit about the history of Salem, and some other interesting tidbits.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 21:16:17
Posted By : Aaron_L
Ryan was absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable and he was also very friendly and funny. I will Definitely will be Recommending to family and friends.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 21:04:16
Posted By : Steve_C
Learning the backdrop of religion and local governments influence.
Guide was extremely good. Great at delivery and sense of humor.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 20:46:34
Posted By : Pioneer823277
Our guide, Aurelia, was second to none! She was really informed on her native place, Salem, and was able to make her knowledge accessible and enjoyable to guests of all ages. The two hours passed so quickly! If you pan visiting Salem, we can enthusiastically recommend Witch City Walking Tours and Aurelia’s guiding.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 15:25:49
Posted By : Casey_C
This tour was an incredible way to experience Salem! Our tour guide, Sean, was equal parts knowledge and funny, and made for a wonderful couple of hours. The tour honestly flew by, we were all so taken by the storytelling! I really feel like I learned a lot, and there were also some great spooky tales told. Hands down one of the best walking tours I’ve ever done. 10/10!
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 14:44:28
