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Salem Historical Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10

Very goodTop 7% in Salem

281 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Salem
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk Salem with a local historian, visit more than a dozen historic sites, and uncover the story of the 1692 witch trials.

About this tour

Walk through Salem’s layered past with a local historian, following the story of the 1692 witch trials across more than a dozen historic sites. This two-hour Salem historical walking tour brings the people, accusations, and upheaval of the trials into focus while placing them within 400 years of local history.

Hear what Salem was like before the trials, what fueled the witch hysteria, and how judges, accusers, and residents shaped events. Your guide also recounts the stories of the 20 victims and explains how the crisis came to an end. Along the way, discover landmarks and details that connect the familiar story to the streets where Salem’s history unfolded.

The tour departs from the Hermetic Arts Center at 272 Essex Street and runs rain or shine. Join this Salem historical walking tour to explore the city’s past on foot and hear its most consequential chapter told by a local guide.

Highlights

  • Trace the events and aftermath of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials
  • Visit more than a dozen historical sites across Salem
  • Hear stories from a local historian and storyteller
  • Explore 400 years of Salem history on foot

What's included

Included

  • 2-hour historical walking tour
  • Local historian guide

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Parking
  • Restrooms along the route

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Important information

  • Departure point: Hermetic Arts Center, 272 Essex Street
  • Arrive on time; the tour departs as scheduled
  • Tours run rain or shine
  • Wheelchair access is available, but some historic sidewalks and surfaces are uneven
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  • Strollers and service animals are allowed; the tour is dog-friendly
  • Suitable for all fitness levels; most travelers can participate
  • Rescheduling is subject to availability
  • Guests assume responsibility and liability while participating

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The walking tour lasts 120 minutes.

Where does the tour depart?

Meet at the Hermetic Arts Center, 272 Essex Street.

Does the tour run in bad weather?

Yes. Tours run rain or shine and are not canceled due to weather.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchairs are welcome, though some old sidewalks and surfaces are uneven.

Can I bring a dog or stroller?

Yes. The tour is dog-friendly, and infants and small children can ride in a stroller.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.93 from 281 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Salem
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.6. Top 7% in Salem means it ranks in the top 7% of tours in Salem by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Salem

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