Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Salem, USA
- 1 to 2 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn all about Salem's dark history and the witch trials at your own pace with this private, self-guided audio tour. Start and complete the tour whenever it suits you, enjoying offline capability, planning tools, scenic stops, and local stories that play automatically via your phone’s GPS. Includes a full itinerary, tips, photos, and videos. Lifetime access lets you use the tour anytime, on any trip.
- Explore Salem on a private self-guided audio tour
- Lifetime access lets you use the tour anytime
- Easy-to-use app works offline with planning tools and local stories
- Includes help by phone, chat, and email support
What's Included
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 5 New Liberty St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Start on New Liberty St in Salem, with the Salem Armory Visitor Center on your left and a multi-story parking lot on your right. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the Visitor Center or nearby businesses. The audio starts automatically—check your email/text for setup.
End point
- Salem CommonN Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 07/14/2026 - 10/04/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 10/05/2026 - 10/10/2026
Monday - Saturday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 10/11/2026 - 10/11/2026
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 10/12/2026 - 04/11/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 04/12/2027 - 04/14/2027
Monday - Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 04/15/2027 - 10/12/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Itinerary
Charter Street Cemetery (Pass By)
1
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
John Ward House
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
The Burying Point
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Roger Conant Statue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Broad Street Cemetery
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Hamilton Hall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Nathanial Hawthorne Statue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a daytime-only tour. Do not begin after dusk, as cemeteries are off-limits at night.
- This walking tour starts at the Salem Armory. Some attractions on the route have entry fees.
- Use crosswalks and cross only when it is safe. Bring your headphones and connect them before starting so you can hear the tour clearly throughout the experience.
- NOTE: Reserve a free timed entry for The Old Burying Point (Charter Street Cemetery) before your visit. Reservations are required to help protect the historic site and manage crowds, especially during busy periods such as October.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
4.3
based on 74 reviews
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Exceptionally knowledgeable and dedicated staff. Very enjoyable tour -- even for my second time! Read the book, watch the movie, do this tour!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Lisa, this made my day — I’m so glad you enjoyed my Salem Witch Trials walking tour! Salem is always a fun town to revisit, especially in the fall. If you’re exploring more New England history, my Boston Ghosts and Freedom Trail tours would be great ones to try next. Happy exploring!
It was alright, more touristy and less historical than I was looking for, but a nice walk around Salem.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Sara, I’m sorry Salem felt so touristy! I hope my tour helped bring the history to life.
This was a great find! The tour is set to talk while you walk and it knows where you are. I travel alone a lot and usually for just a day or two to look around and this is perfect as there is no official start or end and you can listen at any time, even if you are just doing a virtual version of the tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Melanie, thank you for taking my Salem and Witch Trials GPS walking tour. I’m so glad it was a great find and that the GPS audio made it easy to explore at your own pace, whether walking in Salem or listening virtually. I’m happy it worked so well for your solo travel style. If you're planning to explore more of Massachusetts, check out my Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle—it includes the Freedom Trail, Cape Cod, Plymouth, and more, all with the same flexibility and storytelling you loved!
The set up was a little stressful (required downloading two apps while paused on a sidewalk), but once we got things downloaded and set up, it was a great tour experience! I would definitely recommend downloading ahead of time, but also why do there need to be TWO different apps?
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Deanna, thank you for sharing your feedback on my Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour. I’m glad you enjoyed the experience once everything was set up! I understand the initial setup can feel a bit stressful, which is why I always recommend checking your confirmation email or text right after booking — it includes clear instructions and the download link for my app. You only need to download my app once, and from there you’ll have access to all your purchased tours in one place. If you're planning to explore more of Massachusetts, check out my Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle—it includes the Freedom Trail, Cape Cod, Plymouth, and more, all with the same flexibility and storytelling you loved!
Perfect audio guide! This was so easy to use and gave us all the little history tidbits about Salem that we needed. It was self paced perfect for our quick 1/2 day stop in Salem.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Jessica, I'm so glad to hear that my Salem and Witch Trials tour worked well for your half-day stop. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the history and appreciated the self-paced aspect of the tour. I’m thrilled you found it informative and easy to use. If you're planning to explore more of Massachusetts, check out my Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle—it includes the Freedom Trail, Cape Cod, Plymouth, and more, all with the same flexibility and storytelling you loved!
Great way to learn about the history of Salem on this little walk. Would recommend as long as you can walk comfortably.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Ashley, I’m glad you enjoyed my Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour. I love that it made the history come alive during your walk. If you're planning to explore more of Massachusetts, check out my Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle—it includes the Freedom Trail, Cape Cod, Plymouth, and more, all with the same flexibility and storytelling you loved!
The room was very comfortable, clean, and large. Waking distance to every thing. Highly recommend. Breakfast was great!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Ken, I'm glad you had a tremendous witchy weekend in Salem. It sounds like your stay added to the experience—and with everything within walking distance, it’s the perfect way to enjoy the self-guided tour. I hope the stories brought the city’s eerie past to life. For more experiences like this, check out my East Coast USA Bundle, featuring a variety of self-guided tours from Acadia to Key West, all designed for you to enjoy at your own pace.
My husband and I found this tour lacking and boring. We left early. Would not recommend that you waste your money on this
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Christine, I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy my Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour. If you had taken the full audio tour, you might have had a different experience. The good news is that my product is valid for a year, so you have plenty of time to give it another try. If you’d prefer a replacement or refund, just let me know, and I’ll be happy to help!
Great way to explore the town and learn about its history. Very convenient to explore at your pace, stopping in shops or bars of museums as you please.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Cristina, I’m thrilled you enjoyed my Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour! I love hearing that the flexibility to explore Salem at your own pace, with the freedom to pop into shops or museums, made your experience even better. For more experiences like this, check out my East Coast USA Bundle, featuring a variety of self-guided tours from Acadia to Key West, all designed for you to enjoy at your own pace.
The tour was great, bring headphones if going during busy times but we all thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to returning.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Brendon, I’m glad you enjoyed my Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour! That's a great tip about the headphones—perfect for making the most of the experience during busy times. For more experiences like this, check out my East Coast USA Bundle, featuring a variety of self-guided tours from Acadia to Key West, all designed for you to enjoy at your own pace.
Amazing history of Salem and all the Halloween costumes. So much to see and take in. Beautiful century old homes. I'm a big fan of Bewitched as I grew up in the 60's and 70's. Elizabeth Montgomery's statue was my favorite.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Precilla, I’m thrilled my Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour made your visit memorable! It's fantastic to hear how much you enjoyed exploring Salem's unique charms at your own pace. For more experiences like this, check out my East Coast USA Bundle, featuring a variety of self-guided tours from Acadia to Key West, all designed for you to enjoy at your own pace.
It way self help. A little bit confusing at first but overall informative. You get to have your own time walking at your own pace and be able to learn about the place, compared to being in a group and sometimes not even hearing the speaker if your at the back of the pack.
Would recommend but figure it out first before hand, but easy to navigate around.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Chasie, I’m glad you found the tour informative and enjoyed exploring at your own pace! It sounds like the crowd made it hard to hear at times. For walking tours, we recommend each person have their own tour, especially in busy areas. Using headphones can also help block out surrounding noise. I hope these tips make your next experience even better!
At site 14 the tour booted me out and I couldn’t get it back leaving me with no map or narrative to get me back. I had to Google maps the armory to get back.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Sylvia, I'm sorry the app booted you out at site 14. My app should work smoothly if the provided App & Tour were downloaded beforehand, and it's infrequent that it behaves like this. If you need help, my support team is always here, so don't hesitate to reach out. The tour is valid for a year, so you have plenty of time to finish it. Feel free to email me if you have any other questions!
The guide was easy to understand and the explanations very good, so I highly recommended this experience! 👌🏽
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Ana, I'm so glad you found my Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour easy to understand and informative. For more experiences like this, check out my East Coast USA Bundle, featuring a variety of self-guided tours from Acadia to Key West, all designed for you to enjoy at your own pace. Happy exploring!
Great tour we could start and stop at our own pace. We learned a lot about the witch trials and Salem
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Tracie, I’m glad you enjoyed my Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour! If you’re eager for more, check out my East Coast USA Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour Bundle, including Acadia, the Boston Freedom Trail, and more. Happy exploring!
Never could get it to open. Waste of money. Tried off and on all day and never got the email you said I would get. Checked all folders in email accounts and got nothing. Even got the app and nothing worked.
Response from Host, May 2024
Melissa, that sounds frustrating! Since you booked through Viator, the instructions might be in an email titled "Your tour operator sent you a message..." Check all folders in case it got sorted somewhere unusual. The good news is the tour access lasts for a year, so if you're still around Salem, you can use it whenever you want! Just make sure to download the app and tour content beforehand. Of course, if you can't find the email or aren't planning a Salem trip, message me about a refund ASAP - we don't want unhappy customers!
Great self guided tour.
Audio good and easy to follow 👌
Would recommend - fantastic town and history
Weather wasn't kind to us so we did a few short cuts but saw main parts.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
I’m delighted you enjoyed my Salem Witch Trials Audio Tour, Tina! If you want to explore more, you may want to check out my East Coast Self-Guided Tour Bundle. It includes a variety of fascinating walks, such as the Freedom Trail, Harborwalk, and Much more. I hope you continue to enjoy my tours!
Easy to follow & great narrator. A perfect choice if you want to explore Salem at your own pace while getting an overview of the history.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Rebecca, I'm thrilled you found my Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour easy to follow and enjoyable! It's great to know that the narration and pace of the tour enhanced your experience as you explored Salem and its rich history. For your future travels, don’t forget to check out my Action+ Tour Bundle for over 100 more self-guided tours.
Very cheap activity to do. Tickets sell out almost every day so you must buy them online starting at midnight the day you want to go. The activity wasn’t worth spending the hour it was very dated, basically a few maniqin sets you look at with a voice over. Very cool outside of the building though. Gift shop is accessible from outside.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hi Thomas, you’ve left a review for something else. There are no mannequins, sets, or gift shops in our self-guided audio tour.
Waste of money. Never received the link. Rip off. Sent me to the visitor center and they knew nothing about the tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Sorry about that mix-up, Joseph. We had a hiccup with Viator not forwarding my instruction emails, but we've tackled that issue. My support team's always on deck to help out with these snags. Your tour's not going anywhere – it doesn't expire. So, you're all set whenever you feel like diving into Salem's history. Or, if you fancy something different, give me a holler, and I'll swap it out for one of our 100+ self-guided tours. Here's to smoother adventures ahead!
This was a great way to move at our own pace with the kids on a busy day in Salem! Very easy to use and well worth the price.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hey Greg! I am thrilled to hear the Historic Salem and Witch Trials Audio Tour fits the bill for your family adventure. Keeping the kiddos engaged while absorbing all that history can be challenging, so I'm glad I could help you. Whenever you guys are up for another adventure, remember my Action+ Tour Bundle is packed with over 100 tours waiting for you. Happy travels to you and the fam!
Well worth the money! This tour gets you out of the big crowds and makes the trip more enjoyable. Make sure to not forget your headphones as some places are heavily populated which makes it difficult to hear with just the speaker. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hey Bridget! I'm so glad you had a stellar time with the Historic Salem and Witch Trials Audio Tour. Dodging the crowds and diving deep into history sounds like a win-win! Don't forget about my Action+ Tour Bundle whenever the travel bug bites again. It's loaded with over 100 tours for all those wanderlust moments.
Tour was easy to follow and navigate. Learned some interesting facts by doing the alternate suggested locations. Easy walk on a good day!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you, Krystal, for your positive feedback! I'm thrilled you had an informative experience with my Salem and Witch Trials tour and that the alternate locations added to your learning. A sunny day enhances the beauty and experience of Salem's rich history. Should your wanderlust call you to explore further, my Action+ Tour Bundle offers over 100 self-guided tours that you might enjoy. Safe travels, and may your journeys always be enlightening!
Easy to follow tour led by listening to app instructions. Automatically adjusts topics as you walk into vicinity of the next subject. Easy to download and use the app, we found it best to test the app before getting to the tour starting point. And if you leave the designated tour path, it will automatically pickup once you return to a specific location. Price was reasonable. Use headphones rather than speaker to avoid annoying others nearby. Recommended.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for your detailed feedback, Rod! I'm delighted to hear that my Salem and Witch Trials Audio Tour provided an easy and informative experience for your exploration. It's excellent advice to use headphones for a more immersive experience. Should your wanderlust take you to new destinations, I invite you to delve into my Action+ Tour Bundle, which includes over 100 self-guided tours designed for curious travelers like you.
The app didn’t work it skipped around when it would finally load. Wasn’t at all what it advertised ………,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Hmm. Unfortunately, it did not work for you. I would love to help you out. Can you tell me a bit about your phone? I also have another 100 tours in the US. I will happily exchange this with any of them. Please let me know.
My mother, daughter and I took on the self guided tour of Salem. The hardest part was the orientation of the map but after recognizing the need to read street signs (duh) we were off! There were a couple of places that the guide was unclear about entry and order of viewing (memorial and graveyard) but other than that it was perfect. We also added the extra stops which were fun!
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback, John! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the stories and your trip to Salem. The tour has been completely updated, but if you have any suggestions for new features, we will forward them to our team! because we are constantly looking for ways to enhance the touring experience I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the United States — hopefully you'll get a chance to try them the next time you visit! Also, as a reminder, the tour you purchased is valid for a lifetime. As a result, you can listen to it at home or during your next visit.
I wished we had known eveey Saturday in October, Salem had specials & street entertainers. We would have saved our tickets for another time. It was a pretty cool adventure
Response from Host, Oct 2021
The great news is that the self-guided tour doesn’t expire! So you can go back to Salem anytime (Saturdays or otherwise) and take it again! Or if you want other places to visit this month, we have lots more tours at ActionTourGuide.com. Thank you for the review!
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