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2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour
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2 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Begin your morning with a guided walk at 10AM. Book the historical tour with the guide, Kenneth Glover who is the owner of Salem Walking Tours. A commercial tour with heart. While many Salem tours talk ghosts, he instead provides a pleasant and well presented historical tour. The tour begins with a description of Naumkeag, a settlement of the Massachusett people and a colonial English fishing plantation. Learn about Salem's Puritans, their culture and something about the Witch Trials too. Discover also a seaside community with its contributions to the American Revolution. The rebellious town that was at the center of the North American spice trade.
The tour is delivered in an entertaining storytelling style with integrity. He use quotes, anecdotes, conversation, fun facts and traditional song to present the history. The backdrop of this tour are the scenic streets and historic buildings of the McIntire district and Downtown Salem that have witnessed the stories Kenneth tells.
What's Included
- 2.5 Hour Salem History Walking Tour
- The walking tour does not enter the historic homes interpreted.
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Essex Street Pedestrian Mall
The tour begins on Historic Essex Street.
20 Minutes • 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.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Salem
Downtown Salem with stops including The Old Town Hall at Derby square and the Salem Witch Trials Memorial.
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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.
Operated by Salem Walking Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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