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Salem Witch Trials History Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10

Very goodTop 18% in Salem

66 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Salem
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Hear Salem’s witch-trial history, from the Old Witch Gaol to the victims, on a two-hour tour led by historian Krystina.

About this tour

Explore the darker history of Salem on a Salem Witch Trials History Tour led by Krystina, a historian specializing in witchcraft history who has presented her work nationally and internationally. Over two hours, hear about the reality of the witch trials in Salem and beyond, the Old Witch Gaol, the old County Jail, and the people who became victims of the trials. This Salem Witch Trials History Tour takes an adult-focused look at injustice, true crime, executions, and the mistreatment of people across races, religions, and genders. The subject matter is presented as history, not for shock value. The tour meets in a small bricked area across from the Witch House at 310 Essex St. Wheelchair access and nearby public transportation options are available. For a thoughtful account of Salem’s past, join Krystina and discover the history behind the city’s darker stories.

Highlights

  • Hear the history of the Salem witch trials from a specialist in witchcraft history
  • Explore stories of the Old Witch Gaol, the County Jail, and trial victims
  • Examine the trials and related events in and beyond Salem

What's included

Included

  • History information

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Nearby public transportation options are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour discusses injustice, true crime, deaths, executions, and the mistreatment of people of various races, religions, and genders
  • Meet in the small bricked area directly across from the Witch House at 310 Essex St.

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This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.91 from 66 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.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.0. Top 18% in Salem means it ranks in the top 18% of tours in Salem by this score.

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