Salem Witch Trials: Historian's Insightful Witchcraft Tour
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48 Ratings
Salem
Join historian Krystina on a captivating witchcraft tour of Salem, delving into the reality of the witch trials, the Old Witch Gaol, and the victims. Prepare with her podcast, Effed Up History!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Captain William Driver Park - Directly across from the Witch house where we will give context to the trials
- Witch House - WE WILL NOT BE ENTERING
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First Church in Salem - WE WILL NOT BE ENTERING
Discussion about what led up to the trials in Salem - Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall -Salem - Discussion about the beginning of the witch trials and Bridget Bishop, the first victim
- 10 Federal St - Site of the Old Witch Gaol where some of the people accused of witches were held.
- Old Salem Jail Lot - The site of the old jail and disputed location of where Giles Corey was killed (spoiler: it wasn’t).
- St. Peter’s-San Pedro Episcopal Church - Here we will talk about the Sheriff George Corwin and his corruption.
- Salem Witch Trials Memorial - Here we will end our tour talking about the witch trials and some other information about the victims.
- The Burying Point - One of the oldest cemeteries in the United States. The Salem Witch Trial memorial was built directly next to it.
What's Included
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- Comprehensive history information
What's Not Included
- Everything else
Additional Information
This exploration is exclusively conducted by Krystina, an expert historian with specialization in witchcraft history who has showcased her knowledge on national and international academic platforms.
The expedition will highlight Salem’s shadowed past: the actual events of the witch trials (both inside and outside Salem), the Old Witch Gaol, the former County Jail, and the casualties of the Salem witch trials.
This tour is intended for adults. Discussions will involve injustice, authentic criminal cases, fatalities, capital punishments, the historical events of witch trials and the maltreatment of individuals on the basis of race, religion, and gender. These discussions are not meant for sensationalism or extremity, it is purely my zeal to represent the history as accurately as possible. I eagerly await to unveil the obscured side of this magnificent city to you.
Get set for your journey in advance by tuning into my podcast Effed Up History!
Location
Captain William Driver Park
Essex Street
This is a small bricked area directly across from the Witch House at 310 Essex St.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(48 Ratings)
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Melissavk5694lp
Nov 19, 2023
Fun and educational tour experience - The tour was amazing! Very engaging and entertaining. I sometimes find my mind wandering in tours, but Krystina did a great job keeping things interesting the whole two hours, despite how uncomfortable the cold was. I appreciated the expertise Krystina holds as a historian. Learning this history was exactly what I wanted while visiting Salem. I also recommend her podcast, Effed Up History, for short, fun, and informative stories about Salem and otherwise!
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Muddyfafe
Nov 14, 2023
Fantastic History Tour! - We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Krystina is a wealth of knowledge on the topic of the witch trials and a great storyteller. If you’re looking for facts and history this is your tour!
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Tompete11
Nov 13, 2023
History without the drama - Krystina adapted the tone of her tour to our younger group and gave us a great history lesson on Salem witches and beyond! We learned about traditional Salem witches, fictional witches and some more history of Salem. This was a fast-paced trip through Salem with plenty to pay attention to.
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Lady_under_the_sun
Nov 13, 2023
Make yourself a gift and book with Krystina! - The best part of our trip to Salem!
A walking tour with an actual historian, with lots of accurate information, context, precisions, and explanations.
She knows her craft! She is witty, knowledgeable and formidable. We left her walking tour with information bubbling in our minds.
Don’t hesitate to book with her: she is a hidden gem.
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Cheryl_m
Nov 7, 2023
Great experience - My guided tour was on Halloween. Had a great time and guide was great and very knowledgeable about the town and time period of the Salem witch trials
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Getaway56842304841
Nov 5, 2023
Very informative. - A terrific tour with an expert in Salem history and the occult. We were part of a small group and Kristine made it extra personable. Nothing hokey or sensationalized, just the facts, which are disturbing enough. Highly recommend.
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758jennae
Nov 3, 2023
Fun Salem Tour - Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and made the tour so incredibly interesting! Would definitely recommend.
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D7668gqfernandos
Oct 25, 2023
Historical and Informative - Krystina was extremely knowledgeable and informative, if you want a real historical Salem Witch Trials experience this is the tour for you. If you're looking to shatter the preconceived notions you had about this time period then this is the tour for you.
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Judy_r
Oct 22, 2023
Rice family - The guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the walking tour a great experience.. Unfortunately, rainy weather resulted in a shortened tour.
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965crystalg
Oct 14, 2023
1000% recommended!! 5 stars! Can’t say enough good about it! - Such an interesting and captivating tour! Krystina was an amazing guide and story teller that kept the suspense and intrigue throughout the whole tour! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting some entertaining history!!
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