Historic Overview of Salem Walking Tour

Salem 1 hour 30 minutes

Delve into Salem’s past beyond the notorious witch trials on a walking tour that ties four centuries of history into the context of this modern Massachusetts town. Stop at important landmarks in the historic center and learn about Salem's seaport origins, early colonial culture, and illustrious former residents from a guide who knows all the details.


• Get oriented to Boston's most famous suburb on a Salem history tour
• Learn about the city's early settlement and role in the American Revolution
• Hear how the tragic 1692 witch trials shook the city's conscience
• Great introduction for history buffs and first-time Salem visitors

  • Guide uses an amplifier so everyone can hear the Salem History
  • 90 minute Historic Salem Walking Tour
  • Local and Professional Guide
  • Hear tales of Maritime and Revolutionary significance.
  • We visit locations that have compelling history unknown to many locals

Exclusions

Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
No food and drink offered, but snacks available for purchase

Additional Information

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Parking available in garages on New Liberty, Bridge, and Congress Streets
• Parking available in lots at Church Street, Front Street, and Klopp Alley. Metered parking near us. Use Passport Smart Phone App for meters. Bus parking available on New Derby Street and Hawthorne Boulevard.
• Tour departs at 12 pm. Check in 15-20 minutes before your tour time at Salem Historical Tours office, located at 8 Central Street
• Traffic and parking can be very difficult and October is much worse with "LA Level" traffic.
• 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.

8 Central Street, Salem, Massachusetts, 01970 Get directions
  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

Guide Languages

• English

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