Salem Witch Trials Ancestors & Descendants Tour
Salem will be 400 years old in 2026. It is rich in history, including a critical role in the American Revolution and being the richest seaport per capita from 1790 to 1812. And then there is the 1692 Witch Trials. There were 156 official complaints and maybe 200 accused, along with 70 afflicted persons, nine judges, dozens of jurors and hundreds who observed the trials. Calculations estimate that there could be 100 million descendants from the 1692 Witchcraft Trials. Many descendants know but many don't know. Most of them have never been in the public eye. However, many of them are famous and some are infamous. You'll be surprised. This tour will bring you throughout the downtown area of old Salem Towne and will discuss key people involved in the 1692 Witchcraft Trials and their descendants. Perhaps you are one of them.
Departure Point
- We are part of the pedestrian walkway downtown at the corner of Essex and Central Streets. We are next to Emporium 32 and across from the New England Dog Biscuit Company. Look for our purple sign.
Return Details
- Returns to downtown area. Guide can direct you to where you want to go.
Duration
1 hour and 15 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: The Witch House at Salem
310 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Guide will explain the connection of the Witch House to one of HP Lovecraft's stories.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Old Burying Point Cemetery
51 Charter Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Guide will discuss the connection between the cemetery and HP Lovercraft's stories.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Salem Witch Trials Memorial
24 Liberty St, Off Charter Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Guests will be shown the memorial and told about famous descendants of the executed who lived in surrounding towns.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall -Salem
43 Church Street, Salem, MA 01970
Bridget Bishop will be discussed as well as descendants of Rebecca Nurse.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tabernacle Congregational Church U.C.C.
50 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970
Guests will learn a little about the church and the descendants of George Jacobs.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Traffic and parking in October can be very difficult. Give yourself extra time to get here and park no matter what your GPS is telling you. Check Salem.org for details on where to park.
- Our public walking tours can pose challenges for participants with mobility and accessibility concerns. Tours are 90 minutes long and about one mile in length. Each participant must be able to complete the one-mile tour within 90 minutes, providing for frequent stops to view sites and for information from the tour guide. As Salem is a historical city, there are narrow and uneven sidewalks, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. During events and festivals (and particularly October), with crowds and street vendors, the streets can become difficult to navigate.
- English speaking guide
Exclusions
- Tips
Redemption Instructions
Check in 15 minutes before your tour time at Salem Historical Tours office, located at 8 Central Street. We are in a large brick building at the corner of Essex and Central Streets. The Trolley Depot store is on the corner. We are the other end of the building next to Emporium 32 and across from the New England Dog Biscuit Company. Look for our purple sign.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Salem Historical Tours, LLC in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Salem will be 400 years old in 2026. It is rich in history, including a critical role in the American Revolution and being the richest seaport per capita from 1790 to 1812. And then there is the 1692 Witch Trials. There were 156 official complaints and maybe 200 accused, along with 70 afflicted persons, nine judges, dozens of jurors and hundreds who observed the trials. Calculations estimate that there could be 100 million descendants from the 1692 Witchcraft Trials. Many descendants know but many don't know. Most of them have never been in the public eye. However, many of them are famous and some are infamous. You'll be surprised. This tour will bring you throughout the downtown area of old Salem Towne and will discuss key people involved in the 1692 Witchcraft Trials and their descendants. Perhaps you are one of them.
Departure Point
- We are part of the pedestrian walkway downtown at the corner of Essex and Central Streets. We are next to Emporium 32 and across from the New England Dog Biscuit Company. Look for our purple sign.
Return Details
- Returns to downtown area. Guide can direct you to where you want to go.
Duration
1 hour and 15 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: The Witch House at Salem
310 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Guide will explain the connection of the Witch House to one of HP Lovecraft's stories.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Old Burying Point Cemetery
51 Charter Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Guide will discuss the connection between the cemetery and HP Lovercraft's stories.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Salem Witch Trials Memorial
24 Liberty St, Off Charter Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Guests will be shown the memorial and told about famous descendants of the executed who lived in surrounding towns.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall -Salem
43 Church Street, Salem, MA 01970
Bridget Bishop will be discussed as well as descendants of Rebecca Nurse.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tabernacle Congregational Church U.C.C.
50 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970
Guests will learn a little about the church and the descendants of George Jacobs.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Traffic and parking in October can be very difficult. Give yourself extra time to get here and park no matter what your GPS is telling you. Check Salem.org for details on where to park.
- Our public walking tours can pose challenges for participants with mobility and accessibility concerns. Tours are 90 minutes long and about one mile in length. Each participant must be able to complete the one-mile tour within 90 minutes, providing for frequent stops to view sites and for information from the tour guide. As Salem is a historical city, there are narrow and uneven sidewalks, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. During events and festivals (and particularly October), with crowds and street vendors, the streets can become difficult to navigate.
- English speaking guide
Exclusions
- Tips
Redemption Instructions
Check in 15 minutes before your tour time at Salem Historical Tours office, located at 8 Central Street. We are in a large brick building at the corner of Essex and Central Streets. The Trolley Depot store is on the corner. We are the other end of the building next to Emporium 32 and across from the New England Dog Biscuit Company. Look for our purple sign.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Salem Historical Tours, LLC in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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