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Salem Witch Trials Ancestors & Descendants Tour

8 Central St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Duration

1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

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

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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

Highlights

  • 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

Included/Excluded

  • English speaking guide
  • Tips

Durations

1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

8 Central St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
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