Salem's Dark History & Witchcraft Hysteria Guided Walking Tour
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Salem's Dark History & Witchcraft Hysteria Guided Walking Tour
By Secrets of Salem Tours
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Ages 1-90, max of 25 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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- 1.5 Hour Dark History & Witchcraft Hysteria Guided Walking Tour in Salem
- Visit a few of of Salem’s popular sites such as Witch House, as well as off-the-beaten-path areas
- Hear details of the witchcraft hysteria & Salem’s unique dark history
- Tours led by an experienced storyteller
- English guide
What's not included- Parking
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Witch House
- Departure details
- Coon's Card & Gift Shop, 226 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA Meet your guide outside of Coon's Card and Gift Shop
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 122913P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Dogs Welcome!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Itinerary
- You'll start atCoon's Card & Gift Shop226 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USAMeet your guide outside of Coon's Card and Gift ShopSee address & details
- Pass byEssex Street Pedestrian Mall
- 1Witch HouseStop: 10 minutes - Admission excludedJoin your local guide for a fascinating trip back in history as they share the story of Salem’s founding in 1626 by Puritans whose search for religious freedom ultimately ended in a wave of fear, suspicion, and anger that gripped Salem for one fateful year. Your tour will include stops at some of Salem’s most popular locations, and some secluded off-the-beaten-path locations that very few tourists get to experience. Along the way, your guide, an experienced storyteller, will recount details of the witchcraft hysteria & Salem’s unique dark history.Read more
- You'll return to the starting point
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About the operator
Secrets of Salem Tours
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Salem, Massachusetts
Joined in March 2019
#27 of 70 Tours & Activities in Salem
- 351jenf00RecommendedLoved our guide, very engaging and informative. Not a PG experience, so leave the little ones behind!
- mrnewport1700Great Salem TourGreat tour to get in the Halloween spirit! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and explained things well. It had a good combination of information on the witch trials as well as other historical events that have happened in Salem.
- Freedom53809500History LessonMaria gave us a good history lesson on some of the hangings and murders that occurred during the 1600-1800s. She gave us good suggestions on readings and pod casts to learn more on what she told us.
- hhgilleo00If only my history professors were as captivating.Do this tour! Our tour guide Maria was amazing. Her enthusiasm for Salem was contagious and she provided the perfect blend of history and storytelling. She also treated the witch trials with the respect that I often find lacking in my previous discussions regarding the persecuted. Seriously, if only my history professors were 1/2 as interesting I likely would have done twice the work. To reiterate, do this tour!
- 127beaum00Highly Recommend!!Highly recommend this tour!! We absolutely adore Maria!...she is extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, and professional. My best friend and I scheduled our tour on our first day in Salem but due to some complications with our transportation from the airport (we ended up in New Hampshire...long story) we were horribly behind schedule. I called Maria about an hour before our tour to explain our situation and she gave us the option to get a refund or reschedule. We ended up rescheduling and were so happy with our experience!
- kaykaw00Love the smaller, more personalized tour.My friends and I had an amazing time on this tour. Maria is very well informed and charismatic, and made the tour super fun and fascinating. She also gave us great recommendations for local spots, and really personalizes the tour based on your interests. Couldn't have been happier with the experience!
- nuck L00Great tour — would book againI went on the SOS tour with my wife and friends. Our tour guide Maria was knowledgeable and funny. She accommodated the group well and showed us some very cool sites. I’d definitely recommend especially for people new to Salem.
- Mary K00Secrets of Salem Tour Company Dark History: Murder and Maritime HistoryI was extremely pleased with this tour and will only use this tour company from now on. As a Salem resident I am very interested in finding out the facts behind Salem’s rich history. Maria made that happen. She was captivating and knew her facts well. She mixed History with personality which made the tour interesting and alot of fun! I highly recommend Secrets of Salem and can’t wait to go on their other tours!!
- Laura C00Excellent Tour ~ Highly Recommend!Awesome walking tour last Saturday evening with our very informative and hilarious guide, Maria! Her knowledge of Salem’s rich maritime history combined with authentic murder stories was completely captivating. Maria was able to keep our lively group engaged and wanting to learn so much more about this facinating city of Salem. Do Not miss an opportunity to experience a Secrets of Salem tour. You won’t regret it!! 🖤
- melrae2200A Real Salem TourI was thrilled with the tour Maria gave! Not only was she captivating but she was well informed on the REAL history of Salem (and it’s still spooky). There was nothing gimmicky or cheesy about it! Maria was awesome at allowing time for questions, photos, and interaction with those on the tour. I cannot recommend Secrets of Salem enough. They cater to everyone! I will definitely be taking a tour again in the future.
- TownesLover196300Secrets of Salem!! Awesome tour with Maria!!Did the Saturday night Murder and Maritime tour with Maria. A wonderful blend of history and local murder stories! Not only was Maria informative, she was also very witty!!! The two hour tour flew by! If you are in Salem and you get the chance, this is a must do! I highly recommend it !
- Kendra G00Not your typical Salem tour!I did the Maritime and Murder tour with Maria tonight and it was hands down one of the best walking tours I’ve taken in Salem! It was so much more than the typical witchcraft or ghost tour that you see around town. The content really dove into a different history of Salem. It was super interesting, the history was rich and the stories were captivating. We learned a lot and got to see the city along the way. Maria was an incredible guide - you can tell she knows her stuff and she was very engaging. I would 100% recommend this tour!
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eng7987
Saint Charles, MO20 contributions
Nov 2022
The tour guide we had was very anxious and spent most of the time freaking out about the number of tourists walking around. She was nice, but maybe this wasn't the right job for her. Honestly, we spent most of the time listening to her complain about the number of people walking around and I can't remember much about the actual history. At one point we took a 20 minute break in a garden, but it was dark and there wasn't much to see so half of the people just left and didn't choose to continue the tour when we were supposed to meet back up to finish. We've done several history walking tours in various cities and this one was by far the worst. The guide was too anxious and did not seem very well-versed in the history of Salem.
Written February 16, 2023
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mariamcquaid
Another instance of a review for the wrong company-we don’t offer 20 min breaks anywhere and all our guides have been doing tours for years- no one is anxious about crowds. Please be more careful about the company when you submit a review.
Written February 17, 2023
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Jaramirez7
Brodheadsville, PA7 contributions
My girlfriend and I love to visit different parts of the United States and explore what the place has to offer. Booking with Secrets of Salem was the best decision we made! Maria was beyond exceptional. The knowledge and energy she brought was more than we expected. It felt like we have known her forever and we weren’t afraid to ask questions and felt totally safe. We were having so much fun I didn’t even realize the time flew by. We will definitely be back and definitely asking for Maria again!
Written May 19, 2022
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mariamcquaid
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review! It was great to meet you both- it felt like I was touring Salem with old friends! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour. Hope to see you in Salem again soon!
Written May 30, 2022
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Melissa H
2 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
The tour guide was knowledgeable and easy to talk with. She gave insightful information relative to the witch trials related to current landmarks. In addition she suggested local restaurants, stores and activities/locations to visit once the tour completed. She gave extra time for questions and was a delight to interact with.
Written October 11, 2020
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mariamcquaid
So glad the recommendations for food/activities worked out for your group! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review--we hope to see you in Salem again soon!
Written October 14, 2020
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JPB
3 contributions
Apr 2022
It was a great tour. Our tour guide was very engaging. She gave us not only a tour of Salem and its history, with specifics on the witch’s who they are, how they got chosen and the process in which it all worked. I highly recommend this tour. It was a 90 minutes well spent.
Written April 3, 2022
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mariamcquaid
Thank you for such a lovely review! I'm so glad you enjoyed our time together, and that you would recommend the tour. Hope you fell in love with Salem and will visit again!
Written May 4, 2022
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Tina M
1 contribution
Jan 2022 • Family
What a great tour!!!! My daughter and I took the tour today with Maria and she was amazing! Got to hear a lot of history that we didn’t know about Salem and the Witch trials. My daughter knows quite a bit about the history but still learned alot. Maria is funny and so personable, it felt like we were touring the town with a friend. Highly recommend!
Written January 9, 2022
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mariamcquaid
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review--it was great to meet you and your daughter. Hope you come back to Salem soon!
Written May 4, 2022
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alisbona9378
West Milford, NJ21 contributions
Sep 2020
An absolute amazing tour!! Maria was an exceptional tour guide. She was clearly very knowledgeable about the history of Salem. She not only explained what happened but WHY. She encouraged us all to participate in the discussion and to think deeper than what we were all taught in school. We were able to see some architecture as a bonus while we walked from site to site. If you only do one tour in Salem, this is it!
Written October 26, 2020
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mariamcquaid
Thank you SO much for this really lovely review! I am so happy you really enjoyed the tour--we designed it hoping to find a great balance of experience vs. discussion. Thank you!
Written November 2, 2020
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karenchi223
Chicago, IL40 contributions
We booked this tour last minute and were so glad that we did! Maria was absolutely amazing!!! She was very detailed and informative and provided us with so much of the history of Salem. We truly had an awesome experience. Well worth it!!! Thank you Maria!!
Written August 5, 2019
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mariamcquaid
I am so glad you enjoyed your time in Salem and our tour! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It was great to meet you and your family--hope to see you all back in Salem!
Written August 20, 2019
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Brianna
2 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
When deciding which tour to book I had a really good feeling about booking the tour that Secrets of Salem was offering. I am SO glad I went with my gut feeling because I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Maria was super cool and knowledgeable about many things regarding Salem. I learned all about the witch trials, architecture, trade and also where to shop and eat delicious food. She told cool and interesting stories, the tour was laid back and enjoyable plus I got a lot out of it. The way that Maria related all the information about the sites that we saw was very captivating. She also gave me resources where I could learn more about Salem and the witch trials. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND booking your walking tour with Secrets of Salem!
Written November 4, 2019
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mariamcquaid
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a glowing review! I am so glad to hear you really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it! Please come back and visit us again soon!
Written November 24, 2019
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Nick M
1 contribution
Oct 2019 • Friends
My adult daughter and I finally got to Salem for the October festivities!...I found this tour on TripAdvisor and based on the excellent reviews felt it was worth a try. Everything about this tour was top notch. Our guide Maria was so knowledgeable and entertaining. One of the best guided walks I’ve ever been on. Her knowledge of the area and subject of Salem was so extensive and her personality made it all even better. If you’re in the market for a tour of Salem that you won’t forget do yourself a favor and book this one, you won’t be sorry!
Written October 14, 2019
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Ms. Vicky Mack
White Plains, NY22 contributions
Together with a friend we did a small Tour of Salem. Not only did we learn about the history of the 17th century Salem witch trials, but we also were introduced to several local establishments and recieved information of cool things to do in Salem at various times of the year. Our tour guide was Ms. Maria McQuaid and she did a phenomenal job. I would highly recommend this tour and thanks to her I definitely will be returning to Salem.
Written July 26, 2019
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mariamcquaid
Thank you so much for your feedback and for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I had so much fun with you both--I hated to see the tour end. Im so glad you enjoyed yourselves on the tour!
Written August 20, 2019
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Grandmabubbe
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Is it a walking or riding tour?
Maria McQuaid
Salem, MA15 contributions
Thanks for asking--this is a 2 hour walking tour.
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