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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 19 travelers
Overview
Take an easy, 90-minute guided tour through the city's streets and stories to explore the events that shaped Salem, and still cast long shadows today. You'll hear about witches and Puritans, of course, but also about Nathaniel Hawthorne, the exotic spice trade, a Revolutionary War standoff, and the Great Fire that nearly wiped Salem off the map. We'll even visit one of the oldest graveyards in the nation!
What's included
Guide
Gratuities
What to expect
Salem Old Town Hall
10m
We begin in the heart of downtown Salem, in historic Derby Square, right oiutsode Old Town Hall.
Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
10m
You will hear the story of how the classic sitcom Bewitched came to Salem in the summer of 1970 to film several episodes on location!
Charter Street Cemetery
15m
The Old Burying Point is one of the oldest and most historic cemeteries in the nation, with a number of beautiful stones and fascinating stories.
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
15m
Here, you will learn more about the real story of the tragic witch trials as we visit a memorial to the victims.
Salem Common
15m
We will end on Salem Common to hear about the fire that almost wiped Salem of the map, and how the city was changed by it forever.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting near the staircases in the Front Street side of Old Town Hall. He will probably be wearing a kilt.
End point
We will end at Salem Common, not far from where we began.
Additional information
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.