A photograph of the walking tour guide, Kenneth. The tour meets at 190 Essex Street, The Coven’s Cottage. Description: A man in a black straw hat and a white shirt leaning out of a open window.

2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour

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150 minutes
English

Book the Salem historical tour with a five star rated guide and masterful storyteller, Kenneth Glover. He has guided Salemwalkingtours.com for ten years and presents a vivid picture of Salem with the words and observations of the people who made the history. The experience includes moments of the witch trials and great Salem stories. This tour is best for guests interested in Salem’s total history through the centuries. The lives of the Puritans and colonists, religion and law, The great age of sail, The American Revolution and 19th century. If you want a tour with a guide who is a researcher of Salem history and an exceptional storyteller then this tour will be a highlight of your trip.

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Salem History Tour

From$40Per Person

What's included in 2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

The tour begins on Historic Essex Street.

Admission Ticket Included

Mcintire Historic District

To be clear, admission into the historic buildings of Salem’s McIntire district is not a part of the experience. Kenneth provides historical storytelling and narrative while viewing the exteriors of historic locations and homes. Stops include the Witch House, the Ropes Mansion and gardens, stately Chestnut Street, the Pickering House and Hamilton Hall.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Salem

Downtown Salem with stops including The Old Town Hall at Derby square and the Salem Witch Trials Memorial.

Inclusions

  • 2.5 Hour Salem History Walking Tour
  • The walking tour does not enter the historic homes interpreted.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour covers the history of Salem, Massachusetts. It’s not a tour whose only subject is the Salem Witch Trials.
  • We do not enter buildings on the tour.
  • I recommend using the MBTA for weekend visits in October. Demand for parking often outstrips its availability and causes significant traffic delays. Parking information at Salem.org
  • Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are great days to visit Salem in September and October to avoid crowds.
  • The tour is closed on Wednesday and Sunday.
  • The tour is conducted in all seasonal weather, including rain and cold. Dress accordingly.
  • Tour gathers 15 minutes prior to departure. Tour begins promptly.

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • The tour begins from the Coven’s Cottage, 190 Essex Street. It is located at the intersection of Central Street and Essex Street by the Essex County’s Shopping Mall historic Clock. The tall Green Clock. Look for Kenneth in his broad-brimmed hat in front of the Coven’s Cottage.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Kenneth’s Cellphone 1-978-927-0036. Tour gathers at The Coven’s Cottage, 190 Essex Street. Salem, MA.

Operator

Salem Walking Tours