• Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour - Explore the demographics, theories, and personal stories behind the tragic events of 1692. We’ll take you to numerous sites rich in witch trial history. While many original structures are no longer standing, we know their locations. This captivating tour will offer new insights into the infamous witchcraft hysteria that pitted neighbor against neighbor. The guide will visit as many of the following stops as possible, though not necessarily in the order listed.
• Salem Witch Trials Memorial - Established in 1992, this bench-style memorial honors the 20 innocent victims of the 1692 Salem Witchcraft Trials. Each bench bears the name of a victim, their cause of death, and the date. You’ll learn about the memorial’s symbolism and hear some of the victims’ stories.
• Rockafellas Restaurant - Now a popular dining spot in historic Salem, Rockafellas (formerly the Daniel Low and Co. building) was originally the site of the First Church of Salem and the city meeting house in 1692. Located in the town center, it played a role in the witch trials.
• Joshua Ward House - Currently the Merchant Hotel, this site was once home to George Corwin, the High Sheriff of Essex County in 1692. Corwin signed arrest and execution warrants for the innocent victims of the trials, confiscated personal property, and was caught torturing people in his home.
• Witch House - The Witch House is the only remaining structure in Salem with direct ties to the 1692 witch trials. It was the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, who met here with Judge Hathorne to discuss potential witches. The house dates back to the 1660s.
• Salem YMCA - Located on Sewall Street, named after Judge Stephen Sewall of the Witchcraft Court, the Salem YMCA stands where nine-year-old Betty Parris was moved in July 1692. Betty, the daughter of Rev. Parris, and her cousin played a role in sparking the witchcraft hysteria. The original house is long gone, but we’ll share Betty’s story.
• Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall - Salem - Turner’s Seafood occupies Lyceum Hall, built on land once owned by Bridget Bishop (the first woman executed in 1692) and her husband Edward. You’ll hear Bridget’s incredible story and how the town was convinced she was a witch. Her arrest, trial, and execution took just eight days.
• Witch Dungeon Museum - Although not directly tied to the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, this museum illustrates how people were jailed, often in small cells the size of a phone booth or closet. Prisoners had to pay for their own jail time. You’ll hear about the jailing process and have a photo opportunity in the pillories (stocks).
• Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery - Snap a picture with Samantha Stevens, America’s beloved witch. Learn about the episodes filmed in Salem and discover the ironic history of the land where the statue stands.
• Salem Masonic Building - Essex Lodge - The Witchcraft Court, known as the court of Oyer and Terminer, was located in the middle of Washington Street, in front of the current Masonic Building. Most trials were held here, with additional trials in January 1693. You’ll hear about the court’s unjust decisions, including a case where a jury’s innocent verdict was nullified by the judges.
• 50 St Peter St - The original Witchcraft Jail is no longer standing, but it was located here. It was one of several jails in the greater Boston area used during the trials. You’ll learn about some of the prisoners held here, including Giles Corey, who was crushed during an interrogation. Some prisoners died in jail.

• Gain detailed insight into the infamous 1692 Salem Witch Trials
• Local and Professional Guide
• 90-minute Salem Witchcraft Walking Tour

• Gratuities
• Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
• Parking
• No public restrooms

Explore the demographics, theories, and personal narratives surrounding the 1692 Salem Witchcraft trials. Discover the origins of the hysteria and how it engulfed Salem and neighboring communities, leading to over 200 accusations and 25 deaths.

Visit the Witchcraft Memorial, the old burying ground, the Witch House, and sites of the sheriff, court, and the location where a man was crushed to death.

Our tours are conducted by local historians, educators, authors, and researchers committed to preserving Salem’s 17th-century heritage.

This genuine history tour will provide fresh insights into the notorious Salem witchcraft hysteria that pitted neighbor against neighbor.

Conveniently located downtown next to Emporium 32, we are just a short walk from the Peabody Essex Museum and the Salem Witch Museum.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Tours depart at 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour. Check in at Salem Historical Tours Office at 8 Central Street, Salem, MA.
• Our public walking tours can pose challenges for participants with mobility and accessibility concerns. Tours are 90 minutes long and about one mile in length. Each participant must be able to complete the one-mile tour within 90 minutes, providing for frequent stops to view sites and for information from the tour guide. As Salem is a historical city, there are narrow and uneven sidewalks, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. During events and festivals (and particularly October), with crowds and street vendors, the streets can become difficult to navigate.
• Traffic and parking can be very difficult and October is much worse with “” trafLA Levelfic. Give yourself extra time to get here and park no matter what your GPS is telling you.

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