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Salem Night Walking Tour 2 hr
Very goodTop 11% in Salem
450 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Salem
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Walk Salem’s historic streets with a local historian and uncover the stories behind the 1692 witch trials and their lasting legacy.
About this tour
Walk Salem after dark and follow the stories behind one of the most haunting chapters in American history. On this two-hour Salem Night Walking Tour, a local historian guides you through more than a dozen historic sites while bringing the city’s past into focus.
Hear what Salem was like before the 1692 witch trials, what fueled the hysteria, and how residents responded as accusations spread. Learn about the judges and accusers, the 20 victims, and how the trials came to an end. Along the way, your guide connects the events of 1692 with 400 years of Salem history, sharing the stories and details that make the city’s streets feel vivid and immediate.
The Salem Night Walking Tour departs from the Hermetic Art Center at 3 pm and 7:30 pm. Tours run rain or shine, so dress for the weather and arrive on time. Salem’s old sidewalks can be uneven, but the tour welcomes wheelchairs, strollers, service animals, and dogs. Join a local historian for a memorable walk through Salem’s past.
Highlights
- Trace the events that led to the 1692 Salem Witch Trials
- Visit more than a dozen historical sites across Salem
- Hear stories from a local historian and storyteller
- Learn about the accusers, judges, victims, and aftermath
What's included
Included
- 2-hour historical walking tour
- Local historian guide
- Visits to more than a dozen historical sites
Not included
- Gratuities
- Parking
- Restrooms along the route
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4.91 / 5 · 450 reviews
Important information
- Tours depart from the Hermetic Art Center at 3 pm and 7:30 pm
- Arrive on time; tours depart as scheduled
- Tours operate rain or shine
- Groups may include up to 40 guests
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- Wheelchair accessible, though some old Salem sidewalks are uneven
- Strollers and service animals are allowed
- Dog-friendly and family-friendly
- Restrooms are not available at the departure location or along the route
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.91 from 450 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
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.4. Top 11% in Salem means it ranks in the top 11% of tours in Salem by this score.
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