Salem and the witch trials self-guided walking audio tour
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4.3 (90)
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1 hour - 2 hours


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Overview

This harrowing tour begins at the Salem Armory. From there, you walk to the 1692 Memorial, where the victims of the witch panic are memorialized. Here, you'll get to know many of the key figures who found themselves swept up by the plague of fear and paid the ultimate price.Next, you'll see the Old Burying Point, where many of the trials' victims and aggressors were laid to rest. Listen to the tragically heroic tale of Giles Corey as you walk through the gravestones, a man who refused to bow to the nightmare overtaking his town and was immortalized in The Crucible.After that, you'll pass by some of Salem's spookiest architecture, including the Joshua Ward House and the Old Town Hall. You'll also hear of the secret tunnels that run beneath some of these buildings, many of which still exist to this day!Continue on past the old jailhouse, where innocent people were subjected to cruelty so terrible that some suggest their spirits never really left. By this point, you're bound to think some of these things look familiar, so you'll learn about Hollywood's many forays into Salem, including hits like Hocus Pocus and Bewitched.Then, you'll pass by the Witch Museum on your way back and hear about how all the madness finally came to an end. The final stop brings you to the Salem Common, where you'll discover some things you probably didn't know about the aftermath of the trials.

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Location

The tour automatically begins playing when you reach the starting point. Start on New Liberty St in Salem, with the Salem Armory Visitor Center on your left and a multi-story car park on your right. This is the suggested starting point. The audio starts automatically—check your email/text for setup.

Address

12 Gallows Hill Rd, Salem, MA 01970, USA

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Experience

Inclusions

  • Self-guided audio tour
  • Action Tour Guide app
  • Audio-guided tour
  • Downloadable APP
  • Digital guidebook

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Transportation

Additional Information

  • Know in advance:
  • This is a self-guided audio tour; no guide will accompany you and attraction tickets are not included. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
  • Explore the storied town of Salem, from the Old Burying Point to the old jail where accused witches were held
  • This experience is not affiliated with the Visitor Center or nearby businesses
  • Uncover the dark secrets of the Salem witch trials and hear detailed accounts of how it all transpired
  • After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now" and follow the instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
  • Discover why these events have captivated people for centuries, including famous playwright Arthur Miller
  • Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
  • Journey back to the 1600s and meet those responsible for the witch panic
  • The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
  • Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months
  • Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps

Extras Available

If the displayed extras are not bookable via our website, you can book and pay locally within the destination

  • With audioguide

Guide Languages

  • English

  • German

  • French

Cancellation Policy

  • 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.

from
EUR 14.00