Salem will be 400 years old in 2026. It is rich in history, including a critical role in the American Revolution and being the richest seaport per capita from 1790 to 1812. And then there is the 1692 Witch Trials. There were 156 official complaints and maybe 200 accused, along with 70 afflicted persons, nine judges, dozens of jurors and hundreds who observed the trials. Calculations estimate that there could be 100 million descendants from the 1692 Witchcraft Trials. Many descendants know but many don't know. Most of them have never been in the public eye. However, many of them are famous and some are infamous. You'll be surprised. This tour will bring you throughout the downtown area of old Salem Towne and will discuss key people involved in the 1692 Witchcraft Trials and their descendants. Perhaps you are one of them.

This 1-way private transfer is great for groups of 5 or fewer
Skip the hassle of hailing a taxi or relying on public transportation
Convenient for families, infant car seats are available
24/7 year-round availability is ideal for late or early arrivals

What To Expect

The Witch House at Salem

Guide will explain the connection of the Witch House to one of HP Lovecraft’s stories.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old Burying Point Cemetery

Guide will discuss the connection between the cemetery and HP Lovercraft’s stories.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Guests will be shown the memorial and told about famous descendants of the executed who lived in surrounding towns.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall -Salem

Bridget Bishop will be discussed as well as descendants of Rebecca Nurse.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tabernacle Congregational Church U.C.C.

Guests will learn a little about the church and the descendants of George Jacobs.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Traffic and parking in October can be very difficult. Give yourself extra time to get here and park no matter what your GPS is telling you. Check Salem.org for details on where to park.
Our public walking tours can pose challenges for participants with mobility and accessibility concerns. Tours are 90 minutes long and about one mile in length. Each participant must be able to complete the one-mile tour within 90 minutes, providing for frequent stops to view sites and for information from the tour guide. As Salem is a historical city, there are narrow and uneven sidewalks, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. During events and festivals (and particularly October), with crowds and street vendors, the streets can become difficult to navigate.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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English speaking guide

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Tips