Salem Witch Trials: Self-Guided Historic Walking Tour

Uncover the dark history of the Salem Witch Trials with this self-guided walking tour in Salem, Massachusetts. Explore the haunting sites and learn about the tragic events that unfolded over 300 years ago.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Burying Point Cemetery - Next on the tour is the cemetery where many victims of the witch trials are interred. Interestingly, it is also the burial site of the chief investigator of those trials, who was responsible for numerous deaths.
    Note: The tour covers over 1.5 miles, includes more than 35 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours…
What's Included
  • Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
  • Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
  • Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
  • Private…
What's Not Included
  • No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Additional Information

Discover the real story behind the infamous Salem Witch Trials on this self-guided walking tour of Salem, Massachusetts. Visit Salem Armory, the Old Burying Point Cemetery, the Witch House, the Salem Witch Trials Museum, the Hocus Pocus House, and more. Explore The House of Seven Gables, where Nathaniel Hawthorne found inspiration for his famous novels,…

Location
5 New Liberty St
New Liberty Street
Start on New Liberty St in Salem, with the Salem Armory Visitor Center on your left and a multi-story parking lot on your right. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the Visitor Center or nearby businesses. The audio starts automatically—check your email/text for setup.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Alejandrabp5402oh
Aug 20, 2026
Great experience - Great experience, I used the Spanish language and everything was very understandable.
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Linadelamarchio
Aug 13, 2026
Great tour! - Great. Good GPS timing. Each station provided a lot of information. I recommend it. ♥️
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Kathleenpd2882ed
Aug 13, 2026
If you enjoy walking great! - Live it. Good walking experience
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Melanie_m
Aug 3, 2026
This was a great find! ... - This was a great find! The tour is set to talk while you walk and it knows where you are. I travel alone a lot and usually for just a day or two to look around and this is perfect as there is no official start or end and you can listen at any time, even if you are just doing a virtual version of the tour.
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Teenie2000
Aug 17, 2025
At your own pace and informative - We enjoyed the walking tour and its ease of use once we got started. We did as suggested and got everything ready with the app before leaving the house. The tour is easy to follow and has alternate stops and routes if you want to learn more. We had our teenaged grandson with us and he found it very informative too.
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X5569zstomf
Jul 20, 2025
History and Exploration of Salem - An informative and convenient way to see Salem and be immersed in its history. Makes it easy to take side trips to eat or shop...and then return to the tour at your convenience. Well done.
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Deanna_h
Nov 1, 2025
Download the Apps ahead - The set up was a little stressful (required downloading two apps while paused on a sidewalk), but once we got things downloaded and set up, it was a great tour experience! I would definitely recommend downloading ahead of time, but also why do there need to be TWO different apps?
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Mary
Sep 20, 2025
Very thorough and detailed. - We really enjoyed the narration and being able to take the tour when we wanted. The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of 5 is because it didn’t always start on its own.
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Sara_d
Aug 29, 2026
Salem - It was alright, more touristy and less historical than I was looking for, but a nice walk around Salem.
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S
Apr 1, 2026
Don't go in spring. Most things are closed or close early - The is my third trip to Salem. For the most part it was ok. Most things were closed because it is early in the season .
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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).