Explore the town of Salem and learn about the infamous Salem Witch Trials with a self-guided, GPS-enabled, and professionally narrated tour.
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Experience
Highlights
Discover the dark history of the Salem Witch Trials with a self-guided tour
Explore the burial place of Judge John Hathorne, chief magistrate during the witch trials of 1692
See notable points of interest throughout the city, including the House of the Seven Gables
Learn why these events have captivated people for centuries, including famous playwright Arthur Miller
Full description
Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Note: This 4+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Salem in 1-2 hours.
Join a spooky self-guided tour that will help you to explore Salem's past and learn about the events that took place there. Explore some of the town's most notable landmarks and places connected to the famous witch trials. Along the way, there are plenty of optional detours available for those looking for a little more.
The experience begins at the Salem Armory. From there, walk to the 1692 Memorial, where the victims of the witch panic are memorialized. Get to know many of the key figures who found themselves swept up by the plague of fear and paid the ultimate... moreStart by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Note: This 4+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Salem in 1-2 hours.
Join a spooky self-guided tour that will help you to explore Salem's past and learn about the events that took place there. Explore some of the town's most notable landmarks and places connected to the famous witch trials. Along the way, there are plenty of optional detours available for those looking for a little more.
The experience begins at the Salem Armory. From there, walk to the 1692 Memorial, where the victims of the witch panic are memorialized. 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 which 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. You'll hear about Hollywood’s many forays into Salem, including hits like Hocus Pocus and Bewitched.
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 the tour wraps up with some things you probably didn’t know about the aftermath of the trials. less
Includes
A link to download the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password for your tour(s).
An audio guide, location-aware map, and storyteller — all in one mobile app tour.
Our mission: To explore the world and its many stories. Join us!
Excellent value: Buy only one tour per car. Don’t hassle with “per person” bus tickets.
Ease of use: Stories auto-play based on your location so you don’t have to do anything once you’ve started.
Offline map: Works without a cell signal or wifi once downloaded.
Hidden gems: Visit often-missed spots and enrich your experience with little-known history.
Flexibility: Explore at your own pace with no fixed schedule. Take a break, a hike, whatever, and pick up where you left off!
No expiration date: Your tour is valid for life. Listen whenever, wherever, and however often you want.
All-day support line: Call, chat, or email for help.
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Transportation, parking fee, food/drinks.
National Park/attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations.
