Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Travel back in time to 1692 as we experience the Salem Witch Trials. Learn about the victims, the accusers, and the culprits who took part in one of the first and most famous scandals in our nation's history! Visit the actual locations where the historic events took place. Then, learn of Salem's hauntings while exploring spooky buildings, cemeteries, hotels, and former jails. We also dive into Salem's history of war, piracy, business, Hocus Pocus movie locations, and humorous tales of a city almost 400 years old.
Our guides are passionate about the history and experienced story tellers. The tour is 1 hour in length and goes regardless of weather.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
Created in 1992, 300 years after the witch trials. This memorial was made to remember and respect the victims who were wrongfully convicted and executed.
The second oldest cemetery in the United States. Many famous people and participants in the Salem Witch Trials are buried here. Learn about its history and hauntings.
What‘s Included
In depth History of Salem, Massachusetts
Professional experienced licensed tour guide
Pass through Salem's historic and architectural McIntire and Washington Square
Visit interesting sites such as the Witch Trials Memorial, and Hocus Pocus Movie locations
Auto transportation
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Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!
Reviews
1,022 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Misha was excellent
Neetu S,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Misha was excellent-definitely learned more about the history behind Salem and he kept things interesting even with the very cold weather
Good information and fascinating history.
Y1593ICkathrynm,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable guide and amazing history. Chris knows his stuff. Neat place to visit.Fun to see Salem anytime of year.
Fun, quick tour!
Stefanie D,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun tour to get a quick rundown of Salem. Awesome (and tragic) to see where the hysteria unfolded. Allie really loves the town and that shows in her tours. Go to Turner Seafood for the lobster bisque after the tour!! So good! Thanks, Allie!
Tour
663brittb,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alina was great!!! Great tour & great experience. Learned a lot. Highly recommend this tour in Salem for you! Enjoyed!!
Walking tour of Salem
Navigate26780548840,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The walking tour of Salem was great! Alina is a very nice tour guide. She’s knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the city. Alina mixed in humor and good a job balancing the heavy history of the city with more positive stories about Salem.
Great walking tour
281alac,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alina was great, very knowledgeable and delighted to be with. Highly recommended. Our family enjoyed it. Would do it again
Salem tour guide, the one you should pick
guillaumesI6129SN,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide was a Russian Girl, she was very interesting and very interested in her story. Thank you we had a wonderful tour.
Chris was brilliant!
C5796SVrachaelg,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely brilliant. Chris really knew about Salem and the witch trials. We feel so informed and enjoyed the experience thank you
So much fun
christinagH5436BH,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alina was awesome! Very knowledgeable and we heard lots of cool stories and learned lots of fun facts! Definitely recommend this tour.
Great tour w Chris!
Gabriela C,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris was awesome! He was very knowledgeable of the history of Salem and was very engaging throughout the tour! He also gave us some recommendations of where to go around town. Highly recommended!
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