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Salem Witch Trials Driving Tour to See the Real Witch Trial Sites

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Overview

Explore the chilling history of the Salem Witch Trials on this self guided audio driving tour on our self-guided tour app, which takes you through the key sites of the infamous trials. Visit Proctor's Ledge, the confirmed execution site of nineteen innocents, and we drive by the Rebecca Nurse Homestead (this is often closed with limited hours), the only preserved home of an executed victim. Uncover the stories behind these haunting events as you drive through Salem, Peabody, and Danvers at your own pace, with offline GPS-guided narration enhancing your experience. Perfect for history enthusiasts seeking an insightful and flexible exploration of this dark chapter in American history.

- Visit significant sites including Broad Street Cemetery and Gallows Hill
- Enjoy a self-guided experience with professional narration
- Explore at your own pace, spending 3-5 hours as you choose
- Offline access ensures a hassle-free journey through Salem's history

What's Included

  • Go anytime, at your own pace, the tour never expires
  • Autoplay - the tour plays automatically as you drive
  • Self Guided Driving tour of Salem Witch Trial sites on our Self-Guided Tour app
  • No admission to any museums, this is all outside
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Broad Street
Salem, MA 01970, USA

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End point

172 Hobart Street
Danvers, MA 01923, USA

The tour ends at the Witchcraft Victim's Memorial in Danvers, in the site where the real story went down.

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Broad Street Cemetery

Begin at one of Salem's oldest burial grounds, established in 1655. Judge Jonathan Corwin and Sheriff George Corwin—two powerful figures connected to the trials—rest in the Corwin family tomb here. Across the street, see the circa-1660 Pickering House, one of Salem's oldest surviving homes.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Proctor's Ledge Memorial

Visit the confirmed location where nineteen people accused of witchcraft were hanged in 1692. For centuries, the executions were believed to have taken place higher on Gallows Hill. Researchers eventually confirmed Proctor's Ledge as the actual location, and the memorial now honors all nineteen victims.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Peabody

Drive through land once known as Salem Farms, where ordinary families raised crops and livestock during the witch-trial era. John Proctor and Giles and Martha Corey were among the famous victims who lived and farmed in this area before accusations changed their lives forever.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Samuel Parris Archaeological Site

Walk to one of the most important locations in the entire Salem Witch Trials story. Reverend Samuel Parris lived here with his family when his young daughter Betty and niece Abigail Williams began experiencing mysterious fits. Their accusations helped ignite the crisis that became the Salem Witch Trials.The original parsonage disappeared long ago, but archaeologists uncovered its stone foundations in 1970, and visitors can walk to the remains today.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Witchcraft Victim's Memorial

Finish the tour at the memorial honoring the twenty-five people who died as a result of the Salem Witch Trials—the nineteen who were hanged, Giles Corey, who was pressed to death, and five others who died in prison.The location provides a fitting conclusion to the journey: the tour begins in Salem, where the trials ended, and finishes in Danvers—the former Salem Village—where the accusations began.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

First Church of Danvers Congregational

Stand near the site of the original Salem Village Meeting House, where magistrates examined some of the first people accused of witchcraft. This area served as both the religious and civic center of Salem Village when the hysteria erupted.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Salem Witch Trials Driving Tour to See the Real Witch Trial Sites?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Go anytime, at your own pace, the tour never expires
  • Autoplay - the tour plays automatically as you drive
  • Self Guided Driving tour of Salem Witch Trial sites on our Self-Guided Tour app
  • No admission to any museums, this is all outside

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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