Secrets of Salem Hidden Dark History Tour | 2 hours

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Secrets of Salem Hidden Dark History Tour
2 Adults x $32.00
$64.00
Approx Total
$64.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional and courteous tour guide
  • Thoroughly researched and accurate history
  • Transportation

Overview

Come on our History Walking Tour presented by Junket! You might be surprised to learn that Salem has a name that contradicts its image. The colonists chose the name Salem, which is the Hebrew word for peace, for the town in the seventeenth century. Salem, Massachusetts, was a significant American colonial town and a seaside hamlet with a maritime history. It exhibits many of the characteristics we identify with those early settlers, such as a Puritan work ethic, devotion to education, strong links to the community, and a hardiness to weather the rigors of a coastal winter. Of course, Salem is inextricably associated to witches and the 1692 witch trials. Salem has changed from trying to hide its unpleasant past to embracing it, making it a preferred tourist destination for history buffs, seafood enthusiasts, and individuals who are fascinated by witchcraft stories. Join our Salem History Experience and discover everything there is to know about Salem, the witch trials, and beyond.

Meeting points

Meet your guide at Outside Salem Five Savings Bank who will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.

End point

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End your tour at the historic Hawthorne Hotel.

Itinerary

  • Salem Old Town Hall (Pass By)

    Now available to rent out for functions, this is the oldest original municipal building in Salem, constructed in 1816. Discover the interesting and often complex history of Salem's earliest years here.

  • Witch Dungeon Museum (Pass By)

    This museum offers a great overview of the Witch Trials of 1692. The trials serve as one of the best examples of mass hysteria in the United States. Learn the facts here.

  • The Witch House at Salem (Pass By)

    Dating back to the time of the witch trials, this house is the only one still standing in Salem with direct ties to the witch trials. Judge Jonathan Corwin, who was a judge during the trials, lived here. Uncover some of the little-known miscarriages of justice that occurred during the witch trials here.

  • Ropes Mansion and Garden (Pass By)

    Built a century after Salem's founding, and thus about 30 years after the witch trials, this house was sold to local judge Nathanial Ropes, after the death of its original owner. Ropes was a staunch British Loyalist who faced the backlash of his town towards the end of his life. Hear the tales of tragedy here.

  • Salem Athenaeum (Pass By)

    The combination of the libraries of two separate societies, Nathaniel Hawthorne, author of "The Scarlet Letter", was once the head of the prestigious Salem Athenaeum for a time in the 1800s. Uncover the facts here.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    The plot of land where this home was constructed once belonged to George Corwin. If his name sounds familiar, that's because he was the nephew of Judge Jonathan Corwin. The younger Corwin was Sherriff of Salem during the witch trials, and was said to be overly cruel in his actions towards those accused and convicted of witchcraft.

  • Old Burying Point Cemetery (Pass By)

    Established in 1637, this is one of the oldest cemeteries in the United States. The second wife of Giles Corey and Judge Jonathan Corey are both interred here. Uncover the stories of those who have reportedly seen the ghost of Judge Corwin wandering among the graves.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Constructed over a century after the witch trials and not linked to them, this home has enough secrets of its own, and scandal to go around. Learn the facts here.

  • Salem Witch Trials Memorial (Pass By)

    Discover the rivalry between "Salem Town" and "Salem Village" that may have provided the foundation of the hysteria that fueled the witch trials.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Named for Salem's famous son, Nathaniel Hawthorne, an episode of the TV series "Bewitched" was filmed here in the 1970s.

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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
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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19 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 15 reviews with 5 stars

A walk well worth it.

Published on Nov, 2024

Very detailed and brought the story of the witch trials to life. He did his homework. He showed us locations of historical significance and make recommendations for things outside his tour.

Very informative and interesting tour by Noelle!

Published on Oct, 2024

Noelle was great. Very knowledgeable, prepared, and great delivery. She has obviously worked very hard to internalize a lot of information and present it in a compelling way.

Great tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Great time! My mom and I loved it. Definitely recommend to first timers, tour guide was also a great guy and gave some good facts and conversation!

Salem tour

Published on Oct, 2024

John was an amazing guide who had a wealth of knowledge. He was funny and had many fun facts, not only about the local area but about the world in general

Great tour guide!

Published on Oct, 2024

Our tour guide Mason was fantastic! His knowledge and enthusiasm were great. Our ages ranged from 14 to 55, and we all were entertained, learned a lot, and generally enjoyed the tour.

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