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Salem Historic Walking Tour

TourTruth score 5.1 out of 10

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77 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Salem
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Salem’s Witch Trials landmarks and local stories on a self-guided audio walk you can pause, resume, and revisit anytime.

About this tour

Follow Salem’s winding streets through the stories and landmarks tied to the infamous Witch Trials. This self-guided Salem historic walking tour brings the city’s past to life through GPS-triggered audio, local stories, and hidden gems, all at your own pace.

Begin near the Salem Armory Visitor Center and make your way to sites such as the Old Burying Point Cemetery, the Witch House, the Salem Witch Trials Museum, and the Hocus Pocus House. Hear about the events that fueled suspicion and betrayal, and discover Nathaniel Hawthorne’s connection to The House of Seven Gables, along with stories from Old Town Hall and Mercy Tavern. Pause for photos, skip stops, or take a break whenever you like. The route and audio work offline once downloaded, and lifetime access lets you revisit the tour on future trips.

Download the app and tour before you set out, bring headphones, and reserve free timed entry for the Old Burying Point. Explore Salem’s history at your own pace with this Salem historic walking tour.

Highlights

  • Trace the stories of suspicion and betrayal behind the Salem Witch Trials
  • Visit landmarks including the Witch House and Old Burying Point Cemetery
  • Hear local stories and discover hidden gems along the route
  • Explore at your own pace, pausing or skipping stops as you like
  • Uncover Nathaniel Hawthorne’s connection to The House of Seven Gables

What's included

Included

  • Audio tour access through the separate Tour Guide app by Action
  • Route maps, planning tools, scenic stops, and area previews
  • Local stories and hidden gems along the route
  • Lifetime access to the tour
  • Support by chat, email, or phone

Not included

  • Live guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Parking
  • Food
  • Car rental

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Important information

  • Start at the Salem Armory Visitor Center on New Liberty Street, or join anywhere along the route
  • Reserve free timed entry for The Old Burying Point (Charter Street Cemetery) before visiting
  • This is a daytime-only tour; do not begin after dusk because cemeteries are off-limits at night
  • Some attractions along the route charge entry fees; this is not an entrance ticket
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  • Download the app and tour in advance while connected to Wi-Fi or strong cellular service
  • Bring a phone and headphones; supported devices include iPhone with iOS 15+, Android 9+, or a GPS-enabled cellular iPad or tablet
  • The downloaded tour works offline using GPS
  • Use crosswalks and cross only when safe
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Is this a guided tour?

No. The tour is self-guided, with GPS-triggered audio playing along the route in the app.

Where does the tour start?

The suggested starting point is New Liberty Street by the Salem Armory Visitor Center. You can also join anywhere along the route shown in the app.

Do I need to book Cemetery entry?

Yes. Reserve free timed entry for The Old Burying Point (Charter Street Cemetery) before your visit.

Can I take the tour offline?

Yes. Download the tour in advance while connected to Wi-Fi or strong cellular service; it then works offline using GPS.

Can I start and pause whenever I want?

Yes. Start anytime, pause, skip stops, and continue at your own pace. Do not begin after dusk because cemeteries are off-limits at night.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.29 from 77 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
  • 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 5.1.

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