Learn all about the Salem’s dark history and the witch trials at your own pace. With this app-led, self-guided audio tour, you can start and complete the tour whenever it suits you. Enjoy a seamless touring experience, with offline capability and stories that play automatically via your phone’s GPS. Includes a full itinerary, tips, photos, and videos.
Explore Salem on a self-guided audio tour
Use at any time, valid for an entire year for the tour.
Easy to use app works offline
Includes help by phone, chat, and email
What To Expect
Old Burying Point Cemetery
Up next is the graveyard where most of the witch trial victims are buried. Ironically, this is also the final resting place of the chief investigator during those trials, who directly caused many deaths
Note: This 4+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Salem in 1-2 hours.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
John Ward House
At the Joshua Ward House, up next, you’ll get a glimpse of what remains of the residence once belonging to Sheriff George Corwin, who signed the arrest and execution warrants of those accused of witchcraft
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church
After that, you’ll arrive at St Peter’s Episcopal Church, which sits on land the town confiscated after the owners, accused of witchcraft, skipped town
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Burying Point
The Salem Witch Trials are typically associated with women and girls. … Corey was buried in an unmarked grave in what is now the Howard Street Cemetery, … on his ghost’s bad side, consider joining us on our journey through historic Salem.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Roger Conant Statue
Then you’ll pass by an impressive statue of Roger Conant, Salem’s founder and first governor, as well as the Witch Museum, filled with all sorts of deep-dive info about the trials and the surrounding mass hysteria
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Broad Street Cemetery
Another detour brings you to the Broad Street Cemetery, where Sheriff Corwin ended up after suffering a mysterious heart attack
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hamilton Hall
Then you’ll see Hamilton Hall, a venue which has hosted esteemed figures like Alexander Hamilton, FDR, and the Marquis de Lafayette
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nathanial Hawthorne Statue
Literature fans won’t want to miss the Nathaniel Hawthorne statue, dedicated to one of America’s greatest authors
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace
You can also visit the birthplace of famous author Nathaniel Hawthorne, which has been preserved in its original condition
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email with instructions. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the separate app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular.
How to start the tour: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Walking Tours: couples can share one using headphones.
Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
Comprehensive Tour Experience: • The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Include
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Exclude
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations