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1692 Salem Witchcraft Tour
Joined 2022
This walking tour examines the demographics, theories & personal stories comprising the dire events of 1692. You'll see many of the locations full of witch trial history. The tour will shed new light on what happened during the infamous witchcraft hysteria which turned neighbor against neighbor. Learn about the events leading up to the hysteria, how it started, stories of those involved that include perspective from the accused, judges and bystanders and how the trials came to a halt.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Old Town Hall on Front Street
Old Town Hall
Meet here and get an introduction about the Salem Witchcraft Trials
Joshua Ward House on Washington Street
We visit the location where the sheriff lived and discuss his role in the trials.
Rockafella's Restaurant/Daniel Low Building
This is the location of the first church and we will discuss the church's role.
Lappin Park/Bewitched Statue
Discuss Judge John Hathorne and his role in the trials.
Stephen Sewall House
Sewall was the clerk of the witchcraft court and the reverend's daughter stayed with him during the trials.
Witch House
This is the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin. We'll discuss the role of the judges
Witch Dungeon Museum
We'll discuss the jailing process and how it worked.
Witchcraft Courthouse Location
We'll discuss the proceedings and how they went awry.
Bridget Bishop location, jail, Giles Corey pressing and Phillip English's Church
We'll tell Bridget's story, origin's of English's church, the condition of the jail and how the crushed a man
Witchcraft Memorial
We'll end at the Witchcraft Memorial and discuss the symbolism of the location
Ending Point
Witchcraft Memorial
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
English speaking guide
Food, drink, gratuities
Tour Important Information
Tour is mostly flat and wheelchair accessible
Wear comfortable shoes
No smoking or videotaping. Photos ok.
Bring water or snacks.
Important message from the supplier
I can do most times except Monday morning. I do need lead time so I can adjust my schedule accordingly. I need to be able to approve the tour time before it is finalized.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Giovanni A.
I am a tour guide in Salem, MA where accused witches were executed in 1692. We are a very popular tourist spot. I presently do tours in the witchcraft history as well as maritime, revolutionary history and ghost tours.
I am a local actor and have a great personality to do the tours. I am well versed in history and have been doing this for 10 years.
$250/ per group