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Salem Witch Trials Walking Tour 1 hr

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 39% in Salem

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Salem
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Walk through downtown Salem with a certified guide, visit sites tied to the 1692 trials, and reflect at the victims’ memorial.

About this tour

Walk through downtown Salem and trace the events of 1692 with a certified guide who brings the Salem Witch Trials into focus. This one-hour Salem Witch Trials walking tour visits historic locations connected to the trials and offers a chance to reflect at the victims’ memorial.

Explore the city’s changing streets and hear about the people and events behind one of the darkest chapters in Salem’s history. The route includes major historical sites and Old Burying Point Cemetery, where Judge John Hathorne is buried. Along the way, learn how Salem has changed since 1692 and see how its past remains part of the city today. The outdoor walk involves significant walking, so comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Photography is allowed, with care requested at sensitive sites.

Join this Salem Witch Trials walking tour to encounter the history on the streets where it unfolded and pay your respects to those who suffered.

Highlights

  • Hear the story of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials from a certified guide
  • Visit downtown sites connected to the trials
  • Pay your respects at the victims’ memorial
  • Explore Old Burying Point Cemetery, where Judge John Hathorne is buried
  • See how Salem has changed since 1692

What's included

Included

  • 1-hour walking tour
  • Certified guide
  • Visit to major historical sites
  • Visit to the cemetery where Judge Hathorne is buried
  • Opportunity to pay respects to the victims of the 1692 trials

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Important information

  • The tour involves significant walking; comfortable shoes are recommended
  • The tour takes place outdoors; dress for the weather
  • Photography is allowed; be respectful at sensitive sites
  • The tour is not recommended for young children due to the subject matter
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  • Children under 8 years are not permitted
  • Smoking, alcohol, and drugs are not permitted
  • Meeting point: Stardust Salem, 29 Congress St, Salem, MA 01970
  • Look for the blue-and-black house with stacked pumpkins outside

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The walking tour lasts 1 hour.

What language is the tour in?

The live guide speaks English.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at Stardust Salem, 29 Congress St, Salem, MA 01970, at the blue-and-black house with stacked pumpkins outside.

Is the tour suitable for young children?

The tour is not recommended for young children because of the subject matter. Children under 8 years are not permitted.

What should I wear?

Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing; the tour involves significant outdoor walking.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 5.00 from 1 review. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide 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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  • 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 7.1. Top 39% in Salem means it ranks in the top 39% of tours in Salem by this score.

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