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Salem Merchants and Mansions Guided Architecture Walking Tour

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Salem, USA

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Spring/summer only

Merchants & Mansions Architecture Tour

Salem has one of the most naturally varied collections of historic structures in the country, spanning nearly 400 years. Come learn about how the inhabitants of Salem have kept their city comfortable, livable, and beautiful for centuries! From First Period to Georgian, Federal to Brutalist, Salem has some of everything. Your guide will wind you through the cobblestoned streets, discovering hidden gems, and viewing dozens of historic buildings and structures, as well as learning the fascinating stories behind them, from Salem's days as the wealthiest city in the country in the 18th century, to the great fire that nearly destroyed it all!

Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. For a full refund, you must cancel 24 hours prior.

What's Included

  • Licensed Guide
  • Architectural Guide of Salem
  • Gratuity not included
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Meeting Location

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32 Derby Square
Salem, MA 01970, USA

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Salem
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Salem Old Town Hall

Start of the tour
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salem

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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Custom House

This is where we touch on Salem's history of spice trade, her motto (and why we have it), point out where the old ship building yard used to be (near where the Adirondack chairs are located at the far end of the open space) and then discuss the mansions visible from near Derby Wharf.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Derby House

This is a discussion of Georgian architecture, and how this simple building reflects the burgeoning wealth and power of Salem and New England merchants as a whole.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Narbonne House

a perfect way to show how 17th century (First Period) architecture could be (and was) added to and modified to enlarge it.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Daniels House Historic Site

Discussion
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salem Common

We point out the Hocus Pocus location (the old school) but then talk about how Salem Common evolved, from a series of marshy pools and unusable ground in the 17th and early 18th centuries, to the manicured pleasure park of the 19th century, and how it became the new fashionable district starting in the mid-to-late 19th century, Salem's last gasp of wealth and mansions, with Second Empire and Greek Revival style buildings.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hawthorne Hotel

Architecture
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Peabody Essex Museum

Variety of collection homes
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church Street

Architecture
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Peter's Episcopal Church

We touch on the unique religious heritage of Salem.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Witch City Mall

Architecture
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Dog friendly!
  • Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, however, be aware that salem has brick sidewalks, uneven surfaces and narrow areas. Visitors assume all responsibility with wheelchairs and WCWT will not be held liable.
  • By choosing to purchase a ticket, you and your ticketed guests will be agreeing to our liability waiver which includes a release of liability on our tours as well as a photo release.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Salem Merchants and Mansions Guided Architecture 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.

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  • Architectural Guide of Salem
  • Gratuity not included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended if not able to stand for long periods of time
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by ticketed adult
  • Our Tours run rain or shine, we do not cancel for weather. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly.
  • Dog friendly!
  • Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, however, be aware that salem has brick sidewalks, uneven surfaces and narrow areas. Visitors assume all responsibility with wheelchairs and WCWT will not be held liable.
  • By choosing to purchase a ticket, you and your ticketed guests will be agreeing to our liability waiver which includes a release of liability on our tours as well as a photo release.
  • We do not enter any buildings or cemeteries on this tour, this is an outdoor activity only.
  • Tour group size may be up to 40 guests per group
  • There are no public restrooms on the tour route. Please plan accordingly.
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