Salem Witch Trials Walking Tour 90 min

Walk through Salem’s streets and uncover the people, places, and theories behind the 1692 witch trials. On this 90-minute Salem Witch Trials Walking Tour, local historians bring the town’s turbulent past into focus, exploring how accusations spread through Salem and nearby communities.

Follow a route of about one mile, stopping at the Witchcraft Memorial, the Old Burying Ground, and the Witch House, along with locations connected to the sheriff and court. Hear the personal stories behind the trials, including the account of a man crushed to death, and learn how more than 200 people were accused and 25 died. Frequent stops give you time to take in the sites and ask questions as your guide shares Salem’s 17th-century history.

The Salem Witch Trials Walking Tour meets at 8 Central Street, near the corner of Essex and Central Streets. Wear comfortable shoes and plan for historic streets with uneven paving, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. Arrive 15 minutes before your departure, and allow extra time for traffic and parking, particularly in October. Join a local guide to see the places where Salem’s history unfolded.