Explore the town of Salem and learn about the infamous Salem Witch Trials with a self-guided, GPS-enabled, and professionally narrated tour.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Valid 365 days
- from first activation
- Instant confirmation
- Optional audio guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Discover the dark history of the Salem Witch Trials with a self-guided tour
- Explore the burial place of Judge John Hathorne, chief magistrate during the witch trials of 1692
- See notable points of interest throughout the city, including the House of the Seven Gables
- Learn why these events have captivated people for centuries, including famous playwright Arthur Miller
Full description
Begin the tour at the Salem Witch Trials Visitor Center. Follow the route provided on the app for the best experience. Throughout the tour, learn of the mass hysteria which took hold of the residents of the town of Salem, and the now-infamous witch trials which took place in 1692.
Stop at the Old Burying Point Cemetery and learn of the important figures buried there, including Judge John Hathorne, who was the chief judge presiding over the witch trials. Learn about Bridget Bishop, who was the first accused witch to be executed at Gallows Hill.
Walk to the Joshua Ward House, a historic three-story Federal-style brick homestead built in 1784, the first of its kind in Salem. Stroll by the Gedney and Cox Houses and make your way to the Roger Conant Statue, which immortalizes the city's founder.
Finish the tour at the colonial House of the Seven Gables. Learn about its historic significance and how it served as the inspiration for Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 Gothic novel, The House of the Seven Gables.
Includes
- Self-guided tour taken via the app
- Unique password (sent by email) for access to the app
- Live GPS map on your phone
- Audio narration
- Written text explanations
- Route from stop to stop
- List of stops along the route
- Food or drinks
- Transportation
- Parking
- Entry to paid attractions
Covid-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
This is a self-guided tour. It begins at the Salem Visitor Center. Be sure to check your email before you begin walking tour to download the app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route. If you have any questions, please contact the local partner by call, chat, or email.
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What to bring
- Headphones
- Charged Smartphone
Know before you go
- This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
- After the booking, you will receive an email with a link to the app and a unique password to access the tour within the app
- This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
- Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
- This tour is valid forever - from the moment of booking. You will not need to change the booking if your travel plans change