Historian's Guide to the Salem Witch Trials

This tour is only given by Krystina, a historian specializing in the history of witchcraft that has presented academically both nationally and internationally. This tour will talk about the darker side of Salem's history: the reality of the witch trials (both within and out of Salem), the Old Witch Gaol, the old County Jail, and the victims of the Salem witch trials. This is an adult tour. We will discuss injustice, true crime, deaths, executions, the history of witch trials and mistreatment of individuals of various races, religions, and genders. I am not doing so with the intention of being obscene or extreme in any way, nor am I doing it for shock value. It is simply my passion to tell the history as close to reality as I can. I look forward to sharing the darker side of this beautiful city with you. Prepare for your trip in advance by listening to my podcast Effed Up History!

1. 1

   Stop 1

   20 min

   Directly across from the Witch house where we will give context to the trials

2. 2

   The Witch House at Salem

   Pass by

   WE WILL NOT BE ENTERING

3. 3

   Stop 3

   20 min

   WE WILL NOT BE ENTERING Discussion about what led up to the trials in Salem

4. 4

   Stop 4

   20 min

   Discussion about the beginning of the witch trials and Bridget Bishop, the first victim

5. 5

   Stop 5

   20 min

   Site of the Old Witch Gaol where some of the people accused of witches were held.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   15 min

   The site of the old jail and disputed location of where Giles Corey was killed (spoiler: it wasn't).

7. 7

   Stop 7

   5 min

   Here we will talk about the Sheriff George Corwin and his corruption.

8. 8

   Salem Witch Trials Memorial

   20 min

   Here we will end our tour talking about the witch trials and some other information about the victims.

9. 9

   Stop 9

   Pass by

   One of the oldest cemeteries in the United States. The Salem Witch Trial memorial was built directly next to it.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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