Trace Salem's pirates, Puritans, witchcraft, and maritime past on foot
1.5–2 hours
Guided Salem history tour
Explore Salem's history through stories of pirates, Puritans, witchcraft, and war. Walk through centuries of architecture, waterfront trade history, and local secrets.
Cancellations with at least 48 hours' notice are refundable. Missed tours are not refundable but may be rescheduled to an available date for the same tour or a comparably priced ticket.
Product ID: JRAE85
Use metered street parking on Essex Street or Washington Street, or nearby parking lots on Essex Street and Church Street.
Allow extra travel time. Salem is extremely busy in October, especially on weekends and the weekend closest to Halloween.
Bring a camera if you like; it is suggested but not required for the historic day tour.
Black Cat Curiosity Shoppe, 234 Essex Street
The tour was such a great experience. Our Tour Guide Jack, was fabulous. He made the whole experience intriguing, fun and informative, and is a wonderful storyteller.He had great knowledge of the historical people. He gave such great insight to the moods and temperament of the local people in Salem during the time of the Salem Witch Trials, including some of the more bizarre and scandalous and even gory goings on during that time. I would definitely recommend this tour!
FireflyFarm,LLC
August 31, 2026
The tour was such a great experience. Our Tour Guide Jack, was fabulous. He made the whole experience intriguing, fun and informative, and is a wonderful storyteller.He had great knowledge of the historical people. He gave such great insight to the moods and temperament of the local people in Salem during the time of the Salem Witch Trials, including some of the more bizarre and scandalous and even gory goings on during that time. I would definitely recommend this tour!
FireflyFarm,LLC
August 31, 2026
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