Salem and The Witch Trials
Description
400 years of history come alive in one of America's best award-winning historical walking tours! Join your guide: Salem native Jobian Day on an informative and entertaining adventure through downtown with a compelling and comprehensive retelling of the events in 1692 - while putting this notorious but often misunderstood event in the context of it's place in colonial and contemporary American history. Along the way, you will see locations where these events occurred as well as modern attractions and local recommendations- giving you not only a better knowledge of Salem's history- but the information to better navigate and enjoy your visit to the Witch City. Join us today on the tour that has delighted thousands- now in its third season in our new home at Wicked Awesome Tours!
Tour Options
Itinerary
A memorial and final resting place for the victims of the Salem witch trials of 1692.
The old town hall has a tremendous history in Salem, Massachusetts. Traditionally, a place of government, but now a museum and attraction.
Learn the history of the first church of Salem, Massachusetts, and the religious conflict of the times.
say hello to Samantha and learn the history of the bewitched statue in Salem, Massachusetts
See The old witch jail, where the victims were held and learned the chilling story of Giles Cory and how he met his end.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(78)
Great tour and guide was super knowledgeable and personable. He was very patient with our over the top, inquisitive 9 year old in the 101 heat. Great fun and you will gain new perspectives on the city and the events. Very much recommend!
Our tour guide was engaging, super knowledgeable, not cheesy, kept the kids engaged, took us to see tons of spots and gave excellent recommendations for shopping and food!
It is very informative and busted many history myths. Very knowledgeable about the area and buildings.
Fantastic tour focusing more on historical fact instead of the pop culture version. Our guide was able to relay historical information without making it seem like a history lesson. Even the kids in our group appeared to stay engaged.
Jobian was very knowledgeable of the area, how the area had developed over the last 400 years. And geographical layout of the Salem area through that time. This was critical to the understanding of the times during the Salem witch trials. I would love to be on other tours of his, if we visit again. He took us to areas we would not have known to look / cover in our short visit before heading to the airport. We only had about 3hrs to kill in Salem before our flight in the evening out of Boston. It just worked perfectly and the group was small enough we all could be given attention. Very responsive to questions along the way. The questions did not throw him off from his performance. All around very informative and historically based. Even though the area has grown to costume and Halloween flare, the history is important to the development of the area.
Jobian was an amazing guide! Very energetic and knowledgeable. He is a Salem native so he had many anecdotes to share. Our tour had a total of 10 people, so it was easy to hear him as we walked.
The guide was lovely. We were late due to parking issues but he happily waited for us. His knowledge of the city and the subject was impressive and he had a manner that held our attention.
History, humor and Salem scenery. Thank you for the wonderful tour Jobian.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We are so glad that you had a good time.
Jobian was very knowledgeable about Salem history and pointed out very interesting sites along the tour. We had a group of 8 and everyone enjoyed it! I would recommend! We had a great lunch at Turner’s Seafood to top off a great morning!
We are so happy you had a great time. Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
Very informative yet a lot of fun, tour guide was great, he had us laughing, answered all of our questions and gave us great recomendations
