TourTruth score 9.7 out of 10
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Salem Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour 2 hr
TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10
AverageTop 45% in Salem
1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Salem
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 1, 2026
Solve clues, explore Salem’s historic streets, and uncover stories of witch trials, maritime heritage, and local literary legends at your own pace.
About this tour
Follow clues through Salem’s storied streets on a self-guided scavenger hunt that brings the city’s history to life. This Salem scavenger hunt walking tour blends puzzle-solving with independent sightseeing, so you can explore at your own pace with your group.
Use your smartphone and cellular data to navigate the route, uncovering stories of the notorious witch trials, Salem’s maritime past, and the literary legacy of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Along the way, take in historic architecture, including Derby House, and look for details you might otherwise pass by. The activity takes about 120 minutes and covers around 2 miles. It is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Food, drinks, and a smartphone are not included.
Complete the registration steps in your voucher and email before setting out. Gather your group, follow the clues, and discover Salem one puzzle at a time.
Highlights
- Explore Salem’s streets at your own pace
- Solve puzzles as you uncover local stories
- Discover Salem’s witch trial history and maritime past
- Admire historic architecture, including Derby House
- Trace the literary legacy of Nathaniel Hawthorne
What's included
Included
- One self-guided interactive scavenger hunt walking tour for your entire group
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Smartphone
Ratings on each provider
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3.00 / 5 · 1 review
Important information
- Bring a smartphone with cellular data service
- Plan to walk around 2 miles
- Wheelchair accessible; transportation options and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Follow the registration instructions in your voucher and email after purchase; contact the provider if you cannot find them
Frequently asked questions
How long does the activity last?
The activity lasts 120 minutes.
Is the tour guided?
No. This is a self-guided scavenger hunt that you can enjoy at your own pace.
What should I bring?
Bring a smartphone with cellular data service; a smartphone is not included.
How far will I walk?
Plan to walk around 2 miles.
Is the activity wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The activity and its areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.00 from 1 review. 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 7.0. Top 45% in Salem means it ranks in the top 45% of tours in Salem by this score.
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- GetYourGuide
- Viator
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