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Salem Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour of the Witch Trials
TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10
AverageTop 45% in Salem
1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Salem
- Updated November 1, 2026
Explore Salem’s witch-trial landmarks at your own pace with GPS-triggered audio that works offline after download.
About this tour
Follow Salem’s witch-trial history through the streets and landmarks where its story still resonates. This self-guided Salem walking tour uses GPS-triggered audio to bring the past into focus as you explore at your own pace.
Begin at 28 Howard Street, opposite Howard Street Cemetery, then make your way to significant sites including the Old Salem Jail and the Witch Trials Memorial. Hear about figures such as Judge John Hathorne and pause at Proctor’s Ledge, the site of executions. The audio shares context and stories as you move between locations, with the freedom to stop at museums and gardens along the way. Download the app and tour before you go; once downloaded, the experience works offline and the audio plays according to your location. Your access is flexible and does not expire, so you can choose when to explore. Set out on the Salem Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour to connect the city’s landmarks with the events that shaped its history.
Highlights
- Trace the history of Salem’s notorious witch trials
- Visit the Witch Trials Memorial and Proctor’s Ledge
- Hear GPS-triggered stories about key historical figures
- Explore at your own pace, with time for museums and gardens
What's included
Included
- Flexible usage with unlimited access
- Audio guide
- App and tour download
Not included
- Smartphone
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3.00 / 5 · 1 review
Important information
- Bring your own smartphone
- Download the Drives & Detours app and tour before setting out
- Audio plays automatically based on your location
- The tour works offline after download; no cell service is required
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- Access is flexible and does not expire
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Start at 28 Howard Street, opposite the entrance to Howard Street Cemetery
Frequently asked questions
Does the tour require cell service?
No. Download the tour in advance, and it works offline without cell service.
How does the audio guide work?
GPS-triggered audio plays automatically based on your location.
Do I need to take the tour at a set time?
No. Access is flexible, and you can use the tour any day or time. It does not expire.
What should I bring?
Bring your own smartphone and download the Drives & Detours app and tour before setting out.
Where does the tour start?
The starting point is 28 Howard Street, opposite the entrance to Howard Street Cemetery.
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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