Walk downtown Salem and trace 400 years of military service in 1 hour
1 Hour
Discover Salem’s military history on a 1-hour walking tour through downtown, built for all ages. Hear stories from the birthplace of the United States National Guard to local patriots of the American Revolution.
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
No. This walking tour focuses on Salem’s military history and 400 years of service rather than Halloween themes, though it might include a ghost story.
Cancel at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund or credit. If you do not show up, you will be charged the full price.
Salem, MA
Salem's witch trial history comes alive on these walking tours, thanks to a genuinely talented roster of guides. Allie, Chris, Alina, and others consistently earn praise for being deeply knowledgeable while keeping things engaging and personal rather than stiff or scripted. Allie in particular gets kudos for putting her own spin on the material, and Alina impressed visitors with her passion for Salem's broader history and architecture beyond just the trials. The tours strike a nice balance, weaving together history, local legend, and even a few Hocus Pocus filming locations. Guides regularly go out of their way to offer dining and activity recommendations, which travelers seem to genuinely appreciate. One reviewer also highlighted how thoughtfully a guide handled accommodating a wheelchair user, which speaks well to the overall attentiveness of the staff. With consistently glowing feedback across the board, this is a strong choice for anyone looking to dig into what Salem is really all about.
Allie was an AWESOME guide! Very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to when giving us information about the witch trials and the people who were involved. Several interesting stops on the tour. Highly recommend!
R M
May 20, 2026
Allie was an AWESOME guide! Very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to when giving us information about the witch trials and the people who were involved. Several interesting stops on the tour. Highly recommend!
R M
May 20, 2026