Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour of Salem’s Witch Trials

Private Tour

English, Spanish

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Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

Mobile ticket

Explore the haunting history of Salem with a self-guided walking tour that focuses on the notorious witch trials.

Visit significant sites like Howard Street Cemetery, the Old Salem Jail, and the Witch Trials Memorial, gaining insight into the events that shaped the community.

With GPS-triggered audio, you’ll learn about key figures such as Judge John Hathorne and reflect at Proctor’s Ledge, the site of executions.

This tour allows you to immerse yourself in Salem's past at your own pace, making stops at museums and gardens for a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in history.

— Self-guided audio tour exploring Salem's infamous witch trials

— Visit key historical sites like the Witch Trials Memorial and Proctor’s Ledge

— GPS-triggered audio provides context and stories behind the events

— Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Works entirely offline once downloaded—no cell service required

GPS-triggered audio plays automatically based on your location

Flexible - Buy once, use any day/time—access never expires

Get the Drives & Detours app download the tour ahead of time

What To Expect

Broad Street Cemetery

One of Salem’s oldest burial grounds, this quiet cemetery holds the graves of Jonathan and George Corwin—two figures closely tied to the witch trials. Its weathered stones offer a rare glimpse into the people and power structures that shaped 1692.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

John Ward House

Built in 1684, this First Period home reveals what everyday life looked like in early colonial Salem. Its simple lines and timber frame tell the story of a growing town navigating faith, fear, and survival.

Admission Not Applicable

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