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Salem Witch Tour

7 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 7 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Salem, USA

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Overview

Learn about how the city once known for the infamous Salem Witch Trials has become the home of one of the largest communities of Wiccans and pagans in the US.

This tour seamlessly blends history and magic. Not only is this a history tour but it is a tour of the present as well as the past, and delves into esoterica. You will meet some of Salem's most famous magical practitioners and visit the main witchcraft shops in Salem, where you can buy magical herbs and potions, candles, and books about the art of witchcraft.

This tour is not only in your own language, but also much more in-depth Tours are personalized for each tour group.

Optional suggestion you can receive a tarot and palm reader for an additional cost by the tour guide who is also a professional tarot reader and master in palmistry.

What's Included

  • This tour is available in English, Spanish, French and Italian
  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance to a museum
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161 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970, USA

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Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Before visiting the Witch Trials Memorial , stop at the PICKMAN HOUSE one of the oldest houses in Salem to listen the interesting stories about this location. Witch Trials Memorial The Witch Trials Memorial is located appropriate for all ages. the Memorial is surrounded on three sides by a handcrafted granite wall. Inscribed in the stone threshold entering the Memorial are the victims’ protests of innocence. Benches within the Memorial perimeter bear the names and the execution dates of each of the 20 victims.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Burying Point Cemetery

The Old Burying Point Cemetery, also known as the Charter Street Cemetery, is the oldest maintained cemetery in Salem, and among the oldest in the United States. Opened in 1637, it is the final resting place of several Salem notables.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salem Old Town Hall

Salem’s Old Town Hall is a Federal style building, erected in 1816 and namesake of the Old Town Hall National Historic District. This space is no longer used as a space for municipal operations but is instead utilized as a cultural and rental facility in service to the community of Salem, MA.Old Town Hall is a beautiful federal style building built in 1816, located in the historic heart of downtown Salem. The two-story brick building features Palladian windows, carved wood details, antique chandeliers, decorative columns, hardwood floors.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery Reviews | U.S. News Travel Measuring six feet tall, this bronze statue depicts Samantha Stephens – the character Montgomery played in the 1960s sitcom "Bewitched" – sitting sidesaddle on a broom next to a crescent moon. Several episodes of the hit show were filmed in Salem in 1970, a fact that the city has embraced. Time for pictures in this iconic stop
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Witch House at Salem

The Witch House was the home of Jonathan Corwin (1640-1718), uncle of High Sheriff George Corwin. It is the only extant building with direct ties to the Salem Witch Trials. Jonathan Corwin served on the court of Oyer and Terminer that convicted the witches. Roger Williams also lived in the house before founding Providence Plantation (Rhode Island). The house was moved 11 meters from its past location to accommodate road widening in the 1940s.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall

Location where was the property of Bridget Bishop.Bridget Bishop (c. 1632 – 10 June 1692) was the first person executed for witchcraft during the Salem witch trials in 1692. After visiting this place, we will continue to the site of the infamous Salem Jail, where many people were arrested for allegedly practicing witchcraft and imprisoned before being hanged.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Roger Conant Statue

The Old Burying Point Cemetery, also known as the Charter Street Cemetery, is the oldest maintained cemetery in Salem, and among the oldest in the United States. Opened in 1637, it is the final resting place of several Salem notables.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Salem Witch 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

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  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
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  • Tarot / Palm reading $ 40 for 15 minutes

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