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This walking tour just north of Boston brings you to a place that gained notoriety because of the Salem Witch Trials. But it’s become a tourist destination not only for its history, but for all things haunted, its month-long Halloween celebration, plus a sprinkling of pop culture. Salem may be a small city, but it’s a cauldron brimming with stories!
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Pay respects at the Witch Trials Memorial honoring innocent victims of 1692.
• Walk through Charter Street Cemetery, Salem’s oldest burial ground with historic gravestones.
• Step inside the Witch House, the only home tied directly to trials.
• Shop, stroll, and enjoy lively energy along the Essex Street Mall.
• Snap a photo with the Bewitched Statue, a tribute to the TV show.
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Salem is home to several unique museums like the Peabody Essex Museum, Witch Dungeon Museum, and the Salem Witch Museum. These attractions blend art, maritime history, and witch trial history. Many offer interactive exhibits and theatrical present...
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This tour has 12 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops, and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, Here’s What You Need To Know Before You Go!
The tour stops have seasonal hours of operation. The site’s facilities and restaurants also have varying hours of operation.
Salem Armory Visitor Center: Daily 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Peabody Essex Museum & Essex Street Pedestrial Mall: 10 am - 5 pm, closed some weekdays
The Ropes Mansion:
Self-guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays with timed entries available.
Last entry of the day is at 3:15 pm.
Hamilton Hall: Typically Monday through Friday from 10 am - 2 pm.
The Witch House:
Hours vary, but typically 10 am - 5 pm for self-guided tours.
Off-season, it's only open Thursdays through Sundays Noon - 4 pm, but check before you go.
The Witch Dungeon Museum: Open daily April 1 - Nov. 30 from 10 am - 5 pm
Old Town Hall: Currently being renovated so check the website to see when it will be open for visitors. When it is open, it operates on typical city office hours.
Charter Street Cemetery: Open year-round, but hours vary. In the high season, it's open 10 am - 5 pm daily.
The Haunted Salem Walking Tour runs along a set path in one direction only, so it can’t be taken in reverse. To get the complete experience, we recommend joining the tour at the official starting point and following it as intended.
The Haunted Salem Walking Tour follows a set route and moves in one direction only, so guests aren’t able to join midway along the path. To enjoy the full experience and all the stories shared along the way, we recommend starting with the group at the designated meeting point.
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