Come and explore the rich, mysterious history of New England's most loved 17th-century city! Witch City Walking Tours is an award-winning, highly rated, tour company located in historic Salem, Massachusetts.
With your licensed guide, explore the social, political and environmental influences which spread mass hysteria, causing the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Discover how Salem became a world-class seaport, creating some of the wealthiest families in America. Stroll the cobblestone lined streets McIntire district, taking in some of the most stunning architecture in the country on beautiful Chestnut Street. The night ends at the the somber Witch Trials Memorial, adjacent to the 1637 Burial Ground, the oldest cemetery in Salem and second oldest in the country.
Acclaimed as one of Salem's "must-do tours", Witch City Walking Tours is suitable for guests of all ages.
Mysteries & Murders (90 minutes)
For those who prefer a slightly *darker* perspective of the city. Your guide brings to life the true stories of murder, myth and macabre.
History & Hauntings (120 minutes)
History, hauntings, the Salem Witch Trials, architecture and hidden gems. On our 6:30PM tour, you'll be guided through the cobblestone-lined streets by the glow of lantern light.
Get ready for a mysterious journey through almost 400 years of Salem’s rich and storied history. Your local, well-versed guide and historian is excited to share their passion of this magically quaint city with you. Rated as the top walking tour in Salem, you will experience two hours of chilling tales of the supernatural, captivating history, while being awed by the breathtaking architecture, and fascinated by the truth of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. Your guide will take you off-the-beaten path, into a world full of wonder while you experience the lesser known spots of Salem. 2 hrs. Suitable for all ages
History and Hauntings of SalemCome experience the darker side of Salem with our 90 minute Mysteries and Murder tour. We retell the most spine-chilling tales of murder, mystery and macabre. Why did an insane woman in the early 1600s murder her child? Who was the famous hitman who murdered the slave trader in his sleep? Did the Boston Strangler really make a visit to Salem? These tales and much more will unfold on this whirlwind one-hour tour of this mysterious seaside city. Not for the faint of heart. Not recommended for our younger guests. Tours run rain or shine and last approximately one hour.
Mysteries and Murders of SalemBeth founded Witch City Walking Tours in 2014 as a way to share her passion of the culture and history of Salem. A native of the North Shore, she has traveled all over the country (49 out of 50 states) but Salem is home. Beth is a 6th grade teacher, historian, and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree. Some of Beths' favorite places in Salem include Ledger Restaurant, The Hawthorne Hotel, the Witch Dungeon Museum, Mahi Mahi Cruises and Notch Brewery.
Justice the Wizard is a local psychic reader, event planner, and tour guide. Justice has resided in Salem since August of 2017 after pursuing a life and career as a modern, practicing witch. Now, Justice uses his intuitive abilities and ritual artistry to help spiritual seekers in Salem, MA and beyond. Justice has a developed a deep relationship with the land and has had experiences that give an interesting perspective on the history of the town.
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Denise is an educator and life-long resident of Salem, She loves all things related to history and has lived through the many changes in Salem's history over the years, such as urban renewal in downtown and the revitalization of Pickering Wharf.
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Kelly is a native Bostonian who relocated from Florida to Gallows Hill, Salem with her two children one October just over 20 years ago. She loves anything and everything to do with the ocean and enjoys sailing, running and traveling with her family & friends. Some of her favorite Salem spots include the Salem Willows, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) & O’Neils Craic on Sunday afternoons.
Paige is a 5th year student at Northeastern University in Boston studying Spanish and Arabic. She has spent time in Argentina and Cuba and hopes to travel more in the future. Paige comes to Witch City Walking Tours with prior experience as a guide at Walden Woods for the Walden Woods Project. She also worked for the Fundación Antonio Núñez Jiménez in Havana.She is passionate about all things Hawthorne and Santería
Vanessa is a talented and captivating story-teller, with a knack for mixing humor with historical fact. Vanessa has lived in Salem since August 2018. Moving here from Pensacola, FL, she fell in love with the rich history and eclectic lifestyle Salem offers. She is an 8th grade Civics teacher and loves sharing her knowledge of history with others. Her B.A. is in History with an emphasis on the witch hunts during Tudor and Stuart England.
As we go into the final stretch of the strangest-most-challenging-crazy year of the Haunted Happenings season, this song keeps playing in my head. Thank you to everyone for being so amazing - especially my dedicated team of guides: April, Denise, Derek, Gina, Jon, Justine, Katie, Kelly, Mia, Mykaela, Paige, Ryan, Sean, Stacy, Vanessa and my admin Nick, working behind the scenes. You are all inspirational!