Cool Destinations
Top Salem activities
Top Salem landmarks
Beyond Salem
Salem trip ideas
  • Tours by category
  • Tours by accessibility
  • Tours by feature
  • Top Salem landmark tours
  • Tours in nearby places
  • Explore Massachusetts tours
  • Salem travel guides
  • Salem travel calendar
Rewards
Rewards
Wishlist
Login / Sign up
Bookings
Bookings
Cool Rewards My Rewards
$0.00
Cool Rewards My Rewards
$0.00
Wishlists
Wishlists
Profile
Help Center
Language
Log out
Start your search
Change your search
Place or activity
Select Dates

2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour

847 Reviews 4.92 out of 5 stars Based on 847 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor |
Recommended by 98% of reviewers
98% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
|
Badge of Excellence |Badge of Excellence This experience is highly rated by travelers and has met our top quality standards. Salem, USA
Book online or call us
Chat now

from $42 per person

Lowest Price Guarantee
Kenneth Glover, The tour guide.
A photograph of the walking tour guide, Kenneth. The tour meets at 190 Essex Street, The Coven’s Cottage.Description: A man in a black straw hat and a white shirt leaning out of a open window.
The Burial Point 1637Description: the sunrise baths a cemetery and oak tree in light and stones cast long shadows..
The Pickering house,1660.Description: Five guests under silver umbrellas gaze upon the grey garden fence and grey facade of a Gothic styled home.
Description: Kenneth on a day off from the tour at a site not visited on the tour making corn husk dolls by a canopy tent with dry hanging plants.

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 13 (3.50) days in advance.
Add to Wishlist
2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Offered in: English

Overview

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.

What's Included

  • 2.5 Hour Salem History Walking Tour
  • The walking tour does not enter the historic homes interpreted.
See 1 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

190 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970, USA

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
Read more

Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free

Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

The tour begins on Historic Essex Street.
Read more

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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.
Read more

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salem

Downtown Salem with stops including The Old Town Hall at Derby square and the Salem Witch Trials Memorial.
Read more

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Show 2 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

(7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-28195P2

Traveler Photos

See more
See more

Reviews

4.92
847 reviews

Average 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 847 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

5 stars
809
4 stars
21
3 stars
11
2 stars
3
1 star
3

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 13 (3.50) days in advance.
Salem Tours
Attractions
Guides
Calendar
View more
View more

Similar Tours & Activities

The Salem Witch Walk
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
4.8 (1,276)

The Salem Witch Walk

Welcome to the Salem Witch Walk! You will enter the Enchanted Garden where the magic begins! With a: -Musical Light Show -Dragons -Cauldrons -Fog and...

1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
4.8 (1,276)
from
$27
Salem Kids Slightly Spooky Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
4.9 (130)

Salem Kids Slightly Spooky Tour

Meets at 18 Broad St. Salem. All of our guides are certified teachers who hold Master's degrees in education. This all-outdoor tour combines true tales...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.9 (130)
from
$22
The Lucinda Lipol Tour of Salem
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (29)

The Lucinda Lipol Tour of Salem

Historically, Salem isn't known for positive outcomes from chatter, but that's just because there's never been a mouth like Lucinda Lipol's to do the job!...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (29)
from
$37
Revolution 250 Salem History Tour
5.0 (1)

Revolution 250 Salem History Tour

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round...

1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
5.0 (1)
from
$32

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Salem's Best Ghost Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
4.7 (4,206)

Salem's Best Ghost Tour

The Salem Night Tour is devoted to unearthing the stories Salem refuses to forget. With over 4,000 five-star reviews and twenty years in Salem, we...

1 hour 20 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 20 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 20 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (4,206)
$26
$25
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Special Offer
Special Offer
4.9 (15,015)

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

Come and explore the rich, mysterious history of one of New England's most loved destinations Salem, Massachusetts. This ~2 hour walking tour brings to life...

120 to 135 minutes • Free Cancellation
120 to 135 minutes • Free Cancellation
120 to 135 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (15,015)
$38
$37
City Cruises Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston
4.7 (693)

City Cruises Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston

Make the most of your time in Boston or Salem, Massachusetts with this high-speed ferry service. Travel in speed and style aboard a comfortable catamaran...

50 minutes • Free Cancellation
50 minutes • Free Cancellation
50 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (693)
from
$44
Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
4.9 (1,834)

Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

2024 Viator Experiences Rising Star Award Winner! Often referred to as the "Best tour in Salem!" The most in-depth look at the Witch Trials the...

100 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
100 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
100 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,834)
from
$37

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Activity name

The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.

Filter by:

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • 2.5 Hour Salem History Walking Tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • The walking tour does not enter the historic homes interpreted.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the 2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024

What's Included

Activity name

  • 2.5 Hour Salem History Walking Tour
  • The walking tour does not enter the historic homes interpreted.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
  • Operated by a business

Protecting you

Activity name

For your protection and stress-free bookings, use our secure platform to pay for bookings. Salem Walking Tours

Report Product Issue

Activity name

Language
Currency

Site Settings

Activity name

Currency

Activity name

Lowest Price Guarantee

Activity name

We guarantee the lowest price on all the tours available to book on our site. We'll refund the difference if you find the exact tour cheaper online until 48 hours before your tour starts.

We Make It Easy!

Gather your information

Locate your Cool Destinations Booking Number and the proof of the lower price you found.

Send it to us

Email priceguarantee@mybookings.zendesk.com with the documents, your name, and your home address.

We'll review

We'll review your materials and get in touch as soon as possible.

Receive your refund

If everything checks out, we'll refund you the price difference.

Refund Terms & Conditions

The following conditions apply to all lowest price guarantee refund requests:

  • The lowest price guarantee is available to any customer who makes a qualifying purchase through our website. The qualifying purchase must be a minimum of US$20 (or equivalent).
  • The lowest price guarantee covers retail and prepaid rates available to the general public. This does not include discounts or promotions you may receive (or be eligible for) from third-party sites or organizations such as AAA or AARP or special offers made as part of a membership program, corporate discount, daily deal, group, or rewards program.
  • Cool Destinations promotions cannot be combined with the lowest price guarantee.
  • If you find a lower retail or prepaid rate for the same tour, offered on the same date, time and priced in the same currency as your original purchase, on any other website between the time you book on Cool Destinations and 48 hours before your trip starts, we will refund the difference.
  • The lowest price guarantee does not apply where a lower overall price is found by breaking down the purchased tour into one or more parts sold separately.
  • Cool Destinations reserves the right to verify the lower price details. Examples of acceptable forms of verification include a web screenshot or a web address.
  • All refund decisions will be made at the sole discretion of Cool Destinations.
Activity name

Free Cancellation

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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

Sorting, ranking, and search results

Activity name

Cool Destinations wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Cool Destinations over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.

Cool Support

Ask us anything!

Activity name

Cool Robot

Choose an option

Activity name

or

Cool Rewards Terms & Conditions

Activity name

Cool Rewards

  • Cool Rewards is a loyalty program operated by Cool Destinations. Rewards may be earned by any eligible person holding a Cool Destinations account, subject to the Cool Destinations customer Terms of Use.

Earning rewards

  • Rewards can be earned by making bookings on the Cool Destinations website. You will be able to see the value of the rewards you can earn during the booking process.
  • Earned rewards will be issued in a pending state and will move to a confirmed state 24 hours after the start time of the experience.
  • Earned rewards will be available to redeem once they are no longer in a pending state.
  • For bookings that are moved to a different travel date, the rewards will be redeemable after the amended travel date.
  • If a booking where rewards were issued is canceled, the earned rewards will not be redeemable and will be moved to a canceled state.

Redeeming rewards

  • To redeem rewards, you must be logged into your Cool Destinations account.
  • Any available rewards will be automatically applied the next time you make a booking, and their value will be deducted from your order at checkout, unless you choose not to apply them, which requires you to indicate this via the toggle switch. Bookings made using rewards are subject to the standard Cool Destinations Customer Terms of Use.
  • You will not be able to redeem only a portion of your available rewards at checkout. It is only possible to redeem all or none of your available rewards.
  • There is no minimum order value required to redeem your rewards. This means that you can pay for 100% of your order with rewards.
  • Rewards are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
  • If rewards are redeemed against a booking that is canceled or refunded, the rewards will be reissued to your account.

Miscellaneous

  • You can check your Cool Destinations account to see the rewards you have collected at any time. You are responsible for ensuring that your rewards balance is correct.
  • We reserve the right to modify these Cool Rewards Terms and Conditions at any time, with or without notice, including the rules for earning and redeeming rewards. Any changes will be reflected in the updated Terms and Conditions.
  • We reserve the right to terminate the Cool Rewards program and cease issuing any further rewards on future bookings. All pending and available rewards balances will be honored.
  • By earning and redeeming rewards, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, as well as any subsequent changes made to them.