2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Book the Salem historical tour with a five star rated guide and masterful storyteller, Kenneth Glover. He has guided Salemwalkingtours.com for ten years and presents a vivid picture of Salem with the words and observations of the people who made the history. The experience includes moments of the witch trials and great Salem stories. This tour is best for guests interested in Salem’s total history through the centuries.
The lives of the Puritans and colonists, religion and law, The great age of sail, The American Revolution and 19th century. If you want a tour with a guide who is a researcher of Salem history and an exceptional storyteller then this tour will be a highlight of your trip.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour covers the history of Salem, Massachusetts. It’s not a tour whose only subject is the Salem Witch Trials.
We do not enter buildings on the tour.
I recommend using the MBTA for weekend visits in October. Demand for parking often outstrips its availability and causes significant traffic delays. Parking information at Salem.org
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are great days to visit Salem in September and October to avoid crowds.
The tour is closed on Wednesday and Sunday.
The tour is conducted in all seasonal weather, including rain and cold. Dress accordingly.
Tour gathers 15 minutes prior to departure. Tour begins promptly.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Essex Street Pedestrian Mall
The tour begins on Historic Essex Street.
Mcintire Historic District
To be clear, admission into the historic buildings of Salem’s McIntire district is not a part of the experience. Kenneth provides historical storytelling and narrative while viewing the exteriors of historic locations and homes. Stops include the Witch House, the Ropes Mansion and gardens, stately Chestnut Street, the Pickering House and Hamilton Hall.
What‘s Included
2.5 Hour Salem History Walking Tour
The walking tour does not enter the historic homes interpreted.
Options
Salem History Tour
Reviews
850 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to spend our Halloween afternoon!
Perri R,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kenneth’s tour is fabulous. If you are on the fence, just book it. You won’t regret it. His knowledge of all things Salem is impressive. He clearly takes his job seriously both as a job but also as a passion. He is respectful of the history and the truth. He goes out of his way to be sure he shares only facts and doesn’t sensationalize anything that he can’t back up with research. I appreciated his kind demeanor and the care he took in deciding what aspects of Salem to include in his tour. It was well with both the time and money and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for such a special day Kenneth!
A Salem Stroll with Kenneth
Jeffery R,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kenneth provided a wonderful Salem tour experience for us. There are plenty of tours that cover the Witch trials. However, Kenneth provided us with a detailed tour of the people that made Salem a Global Giant in the seafaring trade by talking about these people and viewing the exterior of their Federal style homes on Federal, Essex, and Chestnut streets.
Fantastic history tour!...
Nathaniel B,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic history tour! While it felt like a lot of the Halloween Salem experience could be kitschy and frivolous, it was wonderful to take this superbly lead tour that took the history of Salem seriously and respectfully while still being exceptionally entertaining and informative. Very highly recommend.
Best tour in Salem
Ashley K,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Best tour guide in Salem! Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Guide was a wealth of knowledge and Kendra was great and helped us find the tour when we showed up late.
A great tale of history as well as witchcraft - with a few ghos stories added in
julesbigspendee,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ken is a great storyteller, very captivating!! We had a good mix of history and trivia. The candy he shared out was a great added bonus. He ensured that the tour catered for my 87yr old father in law (and a lady in a wheelchair).
Great time
Laura T,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a lot of walking but it’s not hard! Lots of learning and exploring! Our guide was very nice and attentive to everyone in the group
Do it.
Jordan A,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved Ken! Loved the small group experience and the stories off the beaten path. 1000% would do again.
Ken was a great host! He...
Martin T,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ken was a great host! He was very personable and dedicated to making his guests enjoy their time in Salem! And there were treats!
Historic Tour of Salem, NY with Extraordinary Guide
Escape655365,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went in a historic tour of Salem with our guide who was incredible. They were extremely knowledgeable, tailored the tour to our interests. Fantastic stories about Salem along with a peppering of ghost stories for fun. Made sure we got to our next destination in a timely manner. Gave great ideas of places to check out or eat at if interested. Just a plain Amazing Experience. 🙌🤩🥰
Ken is the best!
F8369OGsusans,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was fortunate enough to get Ken all to myself on this day. Booking on a rainy Monday has it advantages! Ken was fantastic and I learned so much about Salem and its history on this tour. Would highly recommend.
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