Salem On Foot Walking Tours
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Salem, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Get a more intimate glimpse into Salem during a guided walking tour that focuses on the dark history of the city. Without having to worry about checking maps or getting lost, you’ll navigate the city streets with ease and listen to historical commentary that you’re unlikely to find in the guide books. Plus, you can choose from a morning, afternoon, or evening departure time.
- Explore Salem with ease during a guided walking tour
- A great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves
- Learn historical information you're unlikely to find in guide books
- Choose from three departure times to suit your schedule
What's Included
- Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Your guide will be waiting near the staircases in the Front Street side of Old Town Hall. He will probably be wearing a kilt.
End point
- South Washington SquareS Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970, USA
We will end at Salem Common, not far from where we began.
Itinerary
1
Salem Old Town Hall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Old Burying Point Cemetery
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Salem Common
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 82 reviews
Jaci_L, Oct 2025
This was a great tour even though it rained on us. Rory was fantastic! I would highly recommend this tour.
Melody_M, Oct 2025
Wonderful tour. Rory had extensive knowledge of Salem and its history. I would highly recommend this tour.
Brenda_V, Aug 2025
It was amazing. So much information, yet it did not feel rushed. Loved how much knowledge Rory had about different timelines.
Paola_M, Aug 2025
Great tour! Very informative and Rory explains so much from the history of Salem, the witch trials, and a ton of interesting facts.
Ryan_R, Jul 2025
Rory was fantastic!! Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Learned a lot about Salem's history. Loved his kilt.
Paul_O, Jun 2025
Rory is very knowledgeable and likeable. He conducts the tour at a perfect pace and is very receptive to questions. We appreciated his ability to share little known information about historical persons.
Casey_B, Oct 2024
Rory was an absolutely amazing guide! He presented the history of Salem (even beyond the witch trials) in a clear and compelling way. He is extremely knowledgeable!
Valdine_C, Oct 2024
This tour was great. We were extremely lucky and had a small group. Rory was a fun and well informed guide.
PaigeL_N, Oct 2024
Rory, our guide, is an encyclopedia of Salem history! So many interesting facts that reinforce and dispel facts and myths that surround this little hamlet. He even referred us to a wonderful, pet friendly restaurant for lunch. If you are more interested in history than just the witch trials this is the tour for you
Blaire_H, Sep 2024
My husband and I took this walking tour with Rory last night and had a wonderful time! Rory was knowledgeable, kind, funny, and created such a great experience. We were the only ones in our tour, too, so I was so pleased that even though it was just us, he kept our reservation. I highly recommend this walking tour full of the real history. Rory, it was a pleasure!
Cindy_G, Aug 2024
Rory was very knowledgeable and interesting. Would highly recommend. He knew the history of Salem very well.
michael_a, Jul 2024
Took multiple tours, this was by far the best he was knowledgeable and very personable he had great insights and explained everything very clearly
Tara_C, May 2024
Such a fantastic tour- this guy really knows his stuff! We learned so much interesting information about Salem and were able to ask questions. Really cool experience, I recommend it to anyone who wants an authentic tour of Salem and is interested in learning more about the history of this crazy little town.
Laura_P, Dec 2023
Rory provided a fantastic tour experience. He was so knowledgeable, articulate, and entertaining! The history (facts and opinions) of the witch trials was fascinating but so were the many other aspects of Salem’s history that he shared. The tour had the right balance of both.
Kelli_C, Sep 2023
What an amazing tour! I learned so much about Salem. So funny and interesting. Included info on the witch trials and historical information about Salem.
Elsy_S, Sep 2023
This tour was awesome! Learned so much about the history of Salem. Would recommend this tour for anyone looking to learn about the city.
Allen_M, Aug 2023
Rory was a wonderful guide! He gave us an overview of Salem history and didn't dwell just on the infamous witch trials. His deep knowledge of his subject was both educational and encyclopledic. I would highly recommend this tour.
Deborah_P, Aug 2023
Great tour with Rory! Interesting, good pace!
Highly recommend if you’re in Salem. It was an enjoyable experience.
Anna_B, Jul 2023
The guide was very informed about the history of Salem in all aspects and inserted clever humor making the tour both interesting and fun.
Denise_S, Jul 2023
Learning the facts of the witch trials and seeing the gravestone of one of the original Mayflower travellers!
My guide was so knowledgeable and I learned so much about the history of Salem ☺️. I would definitely recommend this tour🙌
Angela_S, Jun 2023
Rory was our guide and he is absolutely filled with knowledge. We loved that he told us facts and not just filled with unnecessary ghost stories. He was a pleasure!!!
Maria_D, Oct 2022
Great tour! Rory is very knowledged on Salems’ facts and documented history, not made up stories! Just what we were looking for! Thanks for the excelent experience!
sallyH, Oct 2022
Had a great time. Very knowledgeable and did not rush. Would highly recommend tour to anyone that wants an accurate history of Salem and not just all the Witch hype.
Sandra_F, Oct 2022
This was a great way to hear history and learn about Salem. Our guide Rory was fantastic. I would recommend to anyone this experience.
ezra_b, Oct 2022
Exalent way to know Salem
with an extraordinary guide.a very interested fact and ancdot about Salem.
Robbie_D, Oct 2022
Great experience! We have never been to Salem before so we weren’t sure what exactly we wanted to do for our weekend in the city. We did this tour on the first day and it was perfect! We now know the “lay of the land” and can better plan out our trip.
Multiple people we walked by made comments about how great our tour guide was and how they wished they were a part of it. We have seen several different tours take place throughout Salem and I don’t think any of them compare to our experience.
Highly recommend!!
Jessica_C, Oct 2022
This was my family’s first time visiting Salem together and Rory, our tour guide, couldn’t have been a better choice to help us navigate the history of Salem. His knowledge exceeded the expectations of what we thought we we’re going to get. He’s very charming and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. Highly recommend this tour!
Will_H, Oct 2022
Rory was very accommodating on a rainy day. Our experience was thwarted by incredible difficulty in parking and weather. Yet, the operator worked with us. Greatly appreciated and highly recommended.
olga_n, May 2022
Amazing walking tour! I’ve learned a lot about Salem history. It’s the best walking tour I’ve ever taken
Karyn_M, Nov 2021
What an amazing town full of rich history! Our guide was phenomenal! He was upbeat and extremely knowledgeable! I recommend this tour!
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