Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!
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Salem, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Learn the true history of the Salem Witch Trials and visit the key locations from this dark chapter in American history with this themed walking tour. Hear about the accusers and the accused as you take in the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Burying Point, and other landmarks tied to this 17th-century scandal. Plus, visit the city’s most notorious haunted spots, filming locations for the movie “Hocus Pocus”, and other must-see local attractions.
- Cover Salem’s top historic sights and landmarks in just an hour
- Learn about the local history and lore as you stroll through town
- Visit locations linked to the Salem Witch Trials plus haunted spots
- A group tour that won’t bust your travel budget
What's Included
- In depth History of Salem, Massachusetts
- Visit interesting sites such as the Witch Trials Memorial, and Hocus Pocus Movie locations
- Pass through Salem's historic and architectural McIntire and Washington Square
- Professional experienced licensed tour guide
- Auto transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Not Ya Mama's Vegan Cafe7 Church St Ste 139 Ste 139, Salem, MA 01970, USA
We meet outside of Not Ya Mama’s Vegan Cafe. 7 Church Street.
End point
- Salem Witch Trials Memorial24 Liberty St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
We conclude our tour at the Salem Witch Trial Memorial where we commemorate and honor the victims.
Itinerary
1
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
The Burying Point
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
The Salem Museum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Nathanial Hawthorne Statue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 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
4.8
based on 1,085 reviews
Kathleen_C, Apr 2026
This was a fun tour around Salem. Jobian is a great storyteller and gave us new perspectives of the town. I recommend!
Stephanie_S, Apr 2026
Fun tour! Ajay was knowledgeable and showed us all the sights ands told us all the stories. I highly recommend taking this tour! My family got a private tour since we were the only ones registered.
Mia_P, Apr 2026
Chris did an amazing job and provided a great experience for my family and I! I would definitely recommend.
Lori_J, Apr 2026
Emily did an amazing job of showing us around and learned so much! Highly recommend it. Great pace! And loved all her insightful comments
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your experience.
Terri_S, Apr 2026
Our tour description noted it would end where it started. The tour guide even remarked such in his opening statement. But the guide notified all when the tour was about to end that we had 5 more minutes and we would be back to where we started (at a run down mall full of drug addicts and foul, unsafe public restrooms). The tour guide abruptly ended the tour behind an old house between a cemetery with two druggies acting spaced out feet away from us—- the worst thing was we were no where near our starting point! Surprisingly, we found our way back which was luck that we remembered landmarks. It was more than a half mile backtracking through the cut through between buildings and an alley! When I compare the itinerary online for this tour, the tour guide took us to half the landmarks and cut corners taking us between buildings and alleys while talking 50% of the time about contemporary history.
The tour guide was a practiced actor with excellent oration skills and noted this was not his regular tour. It should also be noted for safety reasons that the starting point outside the rundown mall is unsafe for guests and 50% of the tour roads had broken street lights. We were lucky to make it back to our car safely and immediately drove out of the area. I would never recommend this tour to anyone.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Good Afternoon.
This is your tour guide from Saturday night April 4th 2026 at 8pm (My name is Jobian Day)
I am very sorry you had an unpleasant experience on our tour.
I want to thank you for highlighting some errors that were erroneously listed on your ticketing provider’s information. We do not always see what the customer does and are always working to ensure that our customers expectations are met- if not exceeded.
Also, I want to speak to very important statements made in this review regarding safety.
You were as every one of our customers is- 100% safe in our city and on our tour.
I wouldn’t put my guests or myself in any type of harm. Ever.
I am always conscious of my guests, their comfort and safety in every location we travel on every tour.
Our tour always has ended where it did and still does. At the Salem Witch Trials Memorial and every tour ends with a clear statement of how to return to our starting point - which is approximately 950 steps or 5 minutes away.
All of these areas are also patrolled by Police and the wonderful Security Department of the Peabody Essex Museum. 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
For others who may read this, Salem’s vibrant Downtown District is almost 100% under real-time video observation by a staff of very dedicated competent professionals at the Salem Police Department.
Speaking from the perspective of my 4 years and approximately 1300 performances for thousands of visitors from all over the world here at Wicked Awesome Tours-
I want to apologize for your experience and hopefully clarify any misconceptions about what you observed our city to be- and know that we truly are committed to giving our guests a wonderful, once in a lifetime experience.
We listen to our customers and we will continue to work to earn your trust and business.
Sincerely,
Jobian Day Herron
Performer
Wicked Awesome Tours
Salem MA
Monday April 6th 2026
Tara_C, Mar 2026
I specifically canceled one tour and changed it to this because it said "Hocus Pocus" stops as yhats the main thing my daughter wanted to see. Guess what? Not one stop was from the movie, she didn't even talk about it, she was more excited about the witches on the side of police cars (who cares). We literally stood there in freezing cold temps while she told us to wait and watch a cop come down the street in slow traffic so we could see a witch painted on the door. It was actually kind of comical. I know I mentioned it was freezing but it was also horribly windy. She picked the most awful places to stand, sometimes randomly in between 2 buildings where the wind was whipping everyone. She stopped at one point (in between 2 random buildings) and spent 20 minutes telling a story about a bewitched slave (way too long and way to boring). She then proceeds to walk us down the street and she quickly points to an iron plaque fixed to a building and says something quickly as we walk past. I couldn't even here her NOR had time to even stop to see what it said or take a picture. So we were just told a 20 minute story by an ice cream shop but then we briskly walk past something that everyone seemed interested but didn't have time looking at. Another 20 minutes talking about the TV show "Bewitched" (once again, too long and nobody cares about what the locals thought about the filming of the show 50 plus years ago, especially younger people who have never heard of it). I would have rather heard more historical info about the super old sandwich shop we passed in a hurry. Once we made it to the cemetery, she proceeded to tell a long story of each one (there's quite a bit of them), once again, on top of a hill with wind blowing. We left after three in, couldn't take anymore, all we cared about was Bridget Bishop anyways. All in all, it was a complete disappointment, too long periods of standing in random, insignificant locations, tour guide very easily distracted (at one point she starts talking to a random couple about their dog), I didn't need to hear three times that she lived up the street, then point it out, and explain what she does for a living. We also didn't need a review on every restaurant we passed, ugh! We were staying in Boston for spring break and couldn't wait for our day trip to Salem but it was actually the worst part of our vacation. We ate at Turner's Seafood the minute we got there which has a really cool history and great food, however, I wish we would've saved the money on the tour and just googled places on our own, ESPECIALLY the hocus pocus stop we were supposed to see. I definitely would suggest another tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
I’m sorry you do not enjoy your tour. Please email us at wickedawesometoursinsalem@gmail.com
Lisa_W, Mar 2026
The tour guide was so knowledgeable and clearly loves sharing the history of Salem and the witch trials. I learned more from him in one hour than anywhere else and I was absolutely fascinated with the information.
Justin_M, Mar 2026
Great tour! Our tour guide Allie was amazing and really engaged. I would highly recommend the tour to others
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Allie is amazing. Thank you so much.
Alison_F, Mar 2026
Allie was fantastic! We all agreed her tour was a highlight of our trip to Salem! She was knowledgeable and funny.
Madison_V, Mar 2026
The tour locations were great, and Alina was very friendly. She was helpful getting us out of the rain. My only complaint is that there was a lot of advertising for other tours and activities, and I would’ve preferred spending that time talking about history. Otherwise, it was a very good experience.
Jaime_C, Mar 2026
Our guide was THE best! He was incredibly knowledgeable and his enthusiasm and insights made the experience really enjoyable!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for booking with us and for taking time to write the review.
Lauren_L, Mar 2026
Our tour guide was great! Very knowledgeable and made the whole experience fun. Learning the history of Salem was really cool!
Stefanie_D, Dec 2025
Fun tour to get a quick rundown of Salem. Awesome (and tragic) to see where the hysteria unfolded. Allie really loves the town and that shows in her tours. Go to Turner Seafood for the lobster bisque after the tour!! So good! Thanks, Allie!
Dawna_Z, Nov 2025
Allie was an amazing guide, and threw in a few additional stops to make it a phenomenal tour! Highly recommend!
Kimberly_H, Nov 2025
The tour was both informative and entertaining! We really enjoyed our time with her and learned a lot about the city’s history.
Tammy_G, Nov 2025
Chris was a great guide despite having a very large group. He provided a very detailed explanation of those involved as both Victims and offenders in the Salem Witch Trials.
Colleen_B, Nov 2025
Allie was awesome , so informative and funny at the same time while still being respectful of the victims of the witch trials. Stuck around to answer questions and give recommendations. 10/10
Esme_A, Nov 2025
Our guide was Misha. He was knowledgeable and funny. Definitely do this tour WITH Misha. There are many from which to choose. This one was excellent!
Amy_J, Nov 2025
Great tour of Salem. Dave engaged the tour guests as part of the tour and knowledge of past to connect to current was excellent. We only wish it lasted longer!
daniellelk88, Nov 2025
Wonderful tour! This tour was a perfect length and gave us a great overview of the Salem highlights. Our guide was personable and answered all our questions. Would highly recommend!
Jamie_V, Nov 2025
Our tour guide Allie was super informative and very fun! Very unscripted and added her own spin into the tour. This was the highlight of our trip into Salem. Very highly recommended!
Amanda_S, Nov 2025
Walking tour if cold wrap up! Very informative & interesting … take photos & enjoy the experience yes
Summer_O, Oct 2025
The tour was very informative, very funny, and a nice tour would recommend and even book again. We had Misha (sorry if I misspelled his name)
Trina_H, Oct 2025
Misha was very informative. He handled keeping his group together on one of the busiest nights, Halloween.
Jessica_A, Oct 2025
Jake was an awesome tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and answered all of your questions. He walked at a decent pace and even had a few jokes! Thank you for the awesome tour!
Geraint_T, Oct 2025
Really good fun if you want a short tour. The guide took us round all the sights and explained all the historical background.
Ashoka_M, Oct 2025
Took Wicked Awesome Tours with a group of friends and it was a blast. The guide balanced Salem Witch Trials history with spooky lore and local humor, kept the group engaged, and covered key sites like the Witch Trials Memorial and nearby film spots in about an hour. Great value, clear storytelling, and a fun vibe for friends, would definitely book again!
celia_h, Oct 2025
Even though it was a loud / busy night the tour guide spoke clearly and keep positive energy throughout the tour
Nadia_H, Oct 2025
Emily was excellent! Super informative, learned so much about Salem history that I had no idea about! We most certainly will return and only use your company!
Malinda_A, Oct 2025
The tour was great! The guide was very knowledgeable and fun! I would 100% come back and buy tickets with same guide.
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