Location: Salem
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The 10 Best City Tours in Salem, Massachusetts (MA)
Best known for the witch trials that took place in 1692, Salem is sure to bewitch you with its seaside charm, its maritime history and spellbinding beauty. Follow the Red Line along the sidewalks to navigate your journey through historic sites, including the Witch Trial Memorial, the Old Burying Point Cemetery and more. Discover serenity by the sea on the beaches of Salem Willows. The Bewitched statue, the Witch Museum and the Witch Dungeon conjure up diverse takes on witchery through history.
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1. Private Day Trip From Boston to Salem
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Take a break from Boston and head north to explore spooky Salem, Massachusetts! With this private, full-day trip you'll enjoy roundtrip transportation with a private driver who will escort you to and from your hotel or local Boston accommodations. Discover Salem's haunted history, learn about the infamous Witch Trials, and run into a few practicing witches along the way.
Inclusions: Private day trip
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By dmsibert08
My goodnes it was all good! Dave was amazing and knew his stuff. The views were awesome! I enjoyed it!
2. Salem and Witchcraft Historical Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
The tryals have left a footprint on Salem, and the world, that still echo 329 years later. Join us on our 90min walking tour as we visit historic locations and lay the groundwork to explore and unpack what happened in Salem in 1692. Shedding light on how a community driven by fear and led by religious ideology and zealotus extremism, executed 20 innocent people.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By salemsb2021
Our guide was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and had lots of passion in his work. He kept our attention and took us on rollercoaster evening of spooks and laughter.
3. History & Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
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4.9 based on 973 reviews
Come and explore the rich, mysterious history of one of New England's most loved destinations. This nightly 120-minute walking tour brings to life the true story of Salem's storied past. We are a diverse groups of historians, teachers, professional and artists whose passion for Salem's history is truly engaging. You will learn about Salem's rich past as a world-class seaport, hear hauntedly chilling tales of the supernatural, visit one of the most beautiful streets in America and learn of three hundred years of architecture, and find out the truth about the 1692 Salem Witch Trials hysteria. You will leave Salem wanting to plan your next trip back! Come and see why this the *only* tour you while in Salem.
Inclusions: 2-hour Hauntings & History Salem Walking Tour, Listen to 400 years of Salem history from a local historian, Day-time or lantern led night-time tour options available, Professional/Local Guide, Complimentary Bottled Water (summer only) or Hand Warmers (winter only)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Nadia C
So much fun, the guide was awesome, and Salem is such a beautiful city. We will definitely be back and tell everyone to book with Witch City Walking Tours!!
4. Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour
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4.8 based on 746 reviews
Real history, real hauntings! Spellbound is a unique walking tour of the Witch City focusing on the history of the Salem Witch Trials and paranormal investigation! Learn the secrets of 1692 as well as the sinister side of Salem today!
Inclusions: English-speaking guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By notonlydru
This is the best night tour in Salem! I absolutely loved it! The in depth details of each story painted a vivid scene of Salem's dark and mysterious past. The guide's polished telling of each tale created a television level experience that you could interact with! A fantastic tour for anyone who wants to know the gory details and spooky happenings of Salem!
5. The Salem Night Tour
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 1,678 reviews
Welcome to the home of Salem's best nightly haunt and history tour. Join the 90-minute nightly adventure as a licensed guide leads the way through legends, history, and the infamous hysteria of 1692 — the Salem Witch Trials. This is a comfortably paced walking tour of downtown Salem, so please dress accordingly. The tour is largely attended so reservations are strongly suggested.
Inclusions: 75 minute Salem Night Tour, Professional/Local Licensed City of Salem Tour Guide , Experience a walking ghost tour through the haunted and historic areas of downtown Salem, Hear amazing stories of Salem's history
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from other attractions
Reviewed By iamthebennett
This was something I've wanted to do for a long time. We were not disappointed. Sebastian told the stories in a way that was both interesting and informative. My teenage daughter has brought up many of the stories he spoke about. Also didn't notice this when we were on the tour but zoom in on the windows...freaky
6. Historic Overview of Salem Walking Tour
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4.4 based on 9 reviews
Discover why Salem is the true birthplace of the United States of America with the best history tour in the city. Explore over four centuries of Salem’s remarkable history from its illustrious founding in 1626, to its place as a thriving 21st Century city. The witch trials made Salem infamous, but there’s so much more. Explore Salem’s critical role in the American Revolution, how it led the great Age of Sail, and all about the many important and famous people who’ve called Salem home. The United States just wouldn’t be the same without Salem. (This tour does NOT discuss the 1692 Witchcraft Trials).
Inclusions: 1-hour Historic Salem Walking Tour, Local and Professional Guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Reviewed By dianewX7661MT
Robert, our guide, was very amusing and well-researched. Also, he was quite witty—using his personal experiences to keep the audience engaged at every stop.
7. Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour
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4.3 based on 84 reviews
Visit the sites of the Colonial Witch Trials that made Salem famous on this 90-minute walking tour. Stroll through this historical town and see the locations where the First Church, Salem Meetinghouse, Courthouse and others once stood. You will visit the Witch House as well as the Witchcraft Memorial and will hear stories of people involved and see where they lived. Discover the somber and harrowing events that occurred before, during and after the trials on this walking tour in Salem.
Inclusions: 90-minute Salem Witchcraft Walking Tour, Local and Professional Guide, Gain detailed insight into the infamous 1692 Salem Witch Trials
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off, Parking
Reviewed By dianewX7661MT
Robert, our guide, was very amusing and well-researched. Also, he was quite witty—using his personal experiences to keep the audience engaged at every stop.
8. Go Boston All-Inclusive Pass
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3.9 based on 178 reviews
Explore Boston your own way with the flexible Go Boston Pass. Do as much or as little sightseeing as you like, at your own pace while saving precious vacation dollars. Receive free admission to popular Boston attractions, and enjoy discounts on shopping and dining around town. Enjoy direct entry to attractions. Simply save your pass (available as your 'ticket' after purchase) on your mobile device and go – no voucher redemption required!
Inclusions: FREE Digital guidebook with attraction information, Digital pass valid for the number of days chosen
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Transportation to and from attractions unless stated
Reviewed By manolov421
We (family of 6) got scammed!!!! Nothing was working, no trolleys ????, no aquarium..... $300 down the drain.
9. Go Boston Explorer City Pass: Choose 2, 3, 4 or 5 Attractions
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3.8 based on 8 reviews
Enjoy discounts up to 40% off regular admission prices with the Go Boston Explorer Pass. This multi-attraction pass, valid for 60 days after your first use, provides admission to your choice of two, three, four or five attractions at one price. Choose from more than 20 top attractions and activities in Boston, including the New England Aquarium, Museum of Science and Boston Duck Tour. This is an easy and affordable way to experience the best of Beantown. Save time with direct entry to attractions with your saved pass on your mobile device – no voucher redemption required!
Inclusions: Digital guidebook with attraction information, Digital Go Boston Explorer pass valid for the number of attractions chosen
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By A6140UCheathers
I was very disappointed with this purchase. I am aware that a great deal of items and situations are consistently changing because of covid, but the information available is very deceiving. When researching this purchase, there was little information about what was actually open and what wasn't. I tried to do my research and see what was open by doing searches, and things were seemingly open, but they were not. Clearly, Boston is not a popular late winter/early spring vacation destination, and many places do not open until late April and May. However, the second I paid my money a list showed up that clearly let me know only six things were open out of 45. Again, I anticipated that we would not do everything, but 6? It is a shame that this is the way this is handled, and trip advisor is the only one to blame because they have this information and refuse to share it until you have spent your money. Shame on you trip advisor and your business practices.
10. The Scarlet Letter(s) Walking Tour
Upon his death, Salem’s Nathaniel Hawthorne asked his friends and family to destroy all personal letters between them. Some of them complied, but many letters survive to this day, revealing the true nature of one of our greatest American authors. The famous author of The Scarlet Letter (1850) and The House of the Seven Gables (1851) had quite a lot of snarky comments to say about people he encountered. Some of it will shock you, while some of it will make you laugh. Come along on this walking tour/play and witness the life, loves and locations of Salem's most celebrated author as actors pop up all over the city during your stroll.
Inclusions: Local guide
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities
Reviewed By dianewX7661MT
Robert, our guide, was very amusing and well-researched. Also, he was quite witty—using his personal experiences to keep the audience engaged at every stop.
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