WALKING TOURS

Essex Heritage offers walking tours based in Salem, but partners with local historians, historic sites/museums and other non-profits to offer tours in different cities & towns in Essex County.

​Salem Tours

Myths & Misconceptions Walking Tour

The Salem Witch Trials happened over 300 years ago, and it has been dramatized in books, documentaries, movies, and even TV shows. Over the years it has been presented so many times in so many ways that the line between fact and fiction gets blurred.

Our walking tour seeks to debunk any misconceptions you might have about the Salem Witch Trials, by sharing historic images, documents, and locations to uncover these myths and discover the truth behind this infamous time period in Salem's history.

Also see our documentary style film Salem Witch Hunt: Examine the Evidence, it features authentic dialogue taken from court transcripts and commentary by renowned Salem Witch Trial scholars. Scenes depicted in the film were shot at actual locations associated with the Witch Trials of 1692. (Film is shown 11:00am,1:00pm and 3:00pm) Choose the Combo Ticket option when purchasing tickets.

This walking tour lasts approximately 60-75 minutes, and includes stops at the Witch Trials Memorial, and the site of the original 17th century Jail.
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Walking Tour
Adult: $14
Senior (65+): $12
Child (6-16): $10
Under 6 FREE

Combo Tickets
Film & Walking Tour Adult: $18
Film & Walking Tour Senior (65+): $15
Film & Walking Tour Child (6-16): $13

Tours run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June through November. 
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Tragedy & Triumph: Tales of Blood & Treasure in Salem

Tragedy & Triumph Tours are not currently running, but please join us for a Myths & Misconceptions Walking Tour instead! 
All of our partnership tours have finished for the 2022 season, check back in 2023 for updates to our schedule.