Salem Witch Trials: 400 Years of History

Explore Salem’s dark past with Jobian Day. Discover 1692’s witch trials on a captivating tour blending history, drama, and local insights.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Salem Witch Trials Memorial - A tribute and final resting place for those who suffered during the Salem witch trials of 1692.
  • Salem Old Town Hall - This historic building in Salem, Massachusetts, once served as a government hub and now operates as a museum and tourist attraction.
  • First Church In Salem Unitarian Universalist - Discover…
What's Included
  • Licensed experienced local Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Experience 400 years of history with one of America’s top award-winning historical walking tours! Accompany Salem native Jobian Day on an enlightening and entertaining journey through downtown, offering a captivating and thorough recount of the 1692 events. This tour places these infamous yet often misunderstood occurrences within the broader context of…

Location
158 Essex St
Essex Street
We meet in front of the East India Street Fountain.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Deborah_m
Oct 19, 2025
This is a very... - This is a very informative historical tour. Our guide was vey informative and interesting. He really know his history and is a great speaker. We liked this tour better than the other ones. Just know that all of the witch tours are basically the same. Some are just based more on fun than actual facts. This tour is definitely fact based but overall it was great.
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Stephanie_b
Oct 19, 2025
Jobian was very... - Jobian was very knowledgeable and being from the area really gave him a unique perspective. This tour is more history than spooky, but great for family.
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Maureen_m
Oct 18, 2025
Salem and witch trials - Great historical tour! Learned more than I thought we were going to learn and came away with a much better understanding of the history of the city!
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Elissa_l
Oct 17, 2025
A must see tour - Very informative and interesting. Jobian was an excellent tour guide who was very passionate about the information he was giving us and also very entertaining. We would highly recommend this tour!!!
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Jerrilynn_p
Oct 13, 2025
Great experience! Do it! - This walking tour was very interesting and fun. Jobian was a wonderful guide! So knowledgeable and friendly!
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Christina_p
Oct 13, 2025
Learned a lot of history... - Learned a lot of history our guide was very friendly. Good experience! Me and my friend were the only ones in the group so pretty much a private tour to ourselves which was really nice. Learned a lot about how the witch trials started and the history after.
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R7516lwpatr
Oct 12, 2025
Run don't walk to this tour! - You should run not walk to this tour! My granddaughter Mia (10), and I went on this tour Friday 10-10-25. A teachers workshop meant a day off from school so off to Salem we go by train. This year we decided to do a tour, and I researched them all. We had time constraints with our train times, but I looked at all the tours and this one caught my eye from the very start and sent it off to my granddaughter for her approval as no one (including myself) wants to be on a tour with a 10 year old that doesn't want to be there! She gave it the thumbs up, bought the tickets for the first tour on Friday morning @ 11. It was a beautiful day and Salem was just getting underway so only 6 people on the tour and Mia the only child. Jobian immediately made us all feel welcome. He asked Mia her name and interacted with her throughout the tour. Taming down some stories a bit as well. This tour was superb! Being local he has a lot of history, but he has clearly researched and made this such an unexpected experience with stories I don't think you would hear on other tours. He has a natural gift and is so impassioned with his story telling he makes you feel like the story is unraveling around you. On the train home, Mia and I talked about the day, and she said Nans...we are definitely going to that tour again next year! Jobian, we'll see you next year! Highest Kudos to you!
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Kris_h
Oct 10, 2025
Incredible Tour! - Incredible tour!!! We’ve taken multiple tours over the years in Salem and this was our favorite! Interesting and a lot of fun!
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Kimbra_m
Oct 9, 2025
Great tour - Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Salem. He gave us a lot of information that we never knew.. Very informative.
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Greg_r
Oct 16, 2025
Great tour - Very informative tour. Meeting place isn't all that clear as the address given (158 Essex) doesn't exist.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).