Salem Witch Trials: 400 Years of History

Explore Salem’s dark past with Jobian Day. Discover 1692’s witch trials on a captivating tour blending history, drama, and local insights.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Salem Witch Trials Memorial - A tribute and final resting place for those who suffered during the Salem witch trials of 1692.
  • Salem Old Town Hall - This historic building in Salem, Massachusetts, once served as a government hub and now operates as a museum and tourist attraction.
  • First Church In Salem Unitarian Universalist - Discover…
What's Included
  • Licensed experienced local Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Experience 400 years of history with one of America’s top award-winning historical walking tours! Accompany Salem native Jobian Day on an enlightening and entertaining journey through downtown, offering a captivating and thorough recount of the 1692 events. This tour places these infamous yet often misunderstood occurrences within the broader context of…

Location
158 Essex St
Essex Street
We meet in front of the East India Street Fountain.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tracey_j
Aug 2, 2025
Great tour!! - Great tour, great guide!! You will really learn so much about Salem and its history. Check it out today!
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Betsym750
Jul 21, 2025
Historical witch walk - Jovian Day gave us a historical witch walk which was excellent . He reviewed the history of the Puritans and their settlement of the northeast which led to the witch trails . Very interesting , historical , and political . Would highly recommend
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Janeen_c
Jul 2, 2025
Best tour in Salem! - Our group loved Jobian! A Salem native, he gives you the REAL history of the dark period of time, the Witch Trials. He starts with Salem's history and brings to life the people who brought such despair to Salem, not a white washed version, but the real truth. A tale as old as time, money, power, and greed, at the expense of innocent people. Jobian is energetic and his acting experience enhances his entertaining tour. The tour is just the right length!
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Katherine_c
Jul 1, 2025
Truthful and Historically Rich Experience - Jobian gave us an incredible tour that talked about the Salem Witch Trials, some of the religious dynamics of the day, and the history of Salem leading up to present day. We enjoyed the walk to many key points of interest, and also Jobian's keen perspective as a native Salemite. His tour was factually accurate and his presentation was rich with insights not shared on tours that capitalize on “spooky” but hollow tales.
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Inspire772126
Jun 23, 2025
Great tour. - I highly recommend this tour in Salem. Jobian presented an interesting and detailed account of the witch trials from beginning to end. He is a lifetime Salem resident and truly knows his stuff.
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Tiffany_g
Jun 22, 2025
Awesome! - Great tour! A must do while in Salem! Had a great time and great recommendations from a Salem native.
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Kene
Jun 9, 2025
Great history lesson - This was very informative tour. Jobian was super friendly and was actually born in Salem so he has insight other tour guides probably don't. We were lucky, we did our tour on a Thursday and ended up being the only ones, so we got a private tour. He also gave us a great luch reccommendation (Finz).
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James_h
May 11, 2025
Very educational! - My guide was born and raised in Salem. Therefore, he was extremely knowledgeable and gave me great tips for dining.
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Timothy_k
May 10, 2025
Walking the streets of Salem - This was an awesome tour, very informative and held your interest. He told you how Puritans came to this land for religious freedom. And purify the English church from things they didn’t believe in. Which included anything to do with witchcraft. He showed us different churches, cemeteries, and places where in the course of their history this was done. The actual history was way more political than the stories from Hollywood. Our guide was very passionate about his local history.
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James_r
May 2, 2025
The best tour I have ever... - The best tour I have ever been on. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. He made the whole experience enjoyable. Answered all our questions I would highly recommend going on this tour.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).