1692 Salem Witchcraft Trials Walk
Is the 1692 Salem Witchcraft Trials Walk Worth It
The 1692 Salem Witchcraft Trials Walk is the most-reviewed guided walk in Salem: 364 reviews at 4.23 on GetYourGuide at the 23 September 2026 check, from $25 per person for 90 minutes. It meets at 8 Central Street, the 1805 Custom House at the corner of Essex and Central, and covers a little over a mile with eight to ten stops. The listing promises the events that led to the trials, the places linked to the judges and the accused, and the personal stories of those accused.
Its operator describes the tragedy in numbers — twenty people executed and five who died in jail — and the stops by type rather than by name: the jails where suspected witches were held, the court house, the homes of the judges and the accused. That is why this site marks its five tracked places as “not stated”: the operator does not name the Memorial, Charter Street or the Witch House, even though a walk on this theme passes through the same few streets. It is also the only walk whose operator calls its route wheelchair accessible and fairly flat, and guides use an amplifier for large groups.
Yes, if you want the trials told straight, for the lowest guided price in Salem. $25 for 90 minutes and eight to ten stops, with 364 reviews behind it. The honest minus: the operator does not name any of the five places of 1692 we track, so if you want the Memorial and Charter Street named on the route, the Witch Trial Walking Tour names three of them for $29.99.
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What Travellers Say
The three quotes in this snapshot praise the amount of information and the guide’s knowledge of the trials; one reviewer calls it the best of several tours she took in Salem. With 364 reviews at 4.23 the rating is the most tested on this site. Quotes are short extracts with the reviewer’s first name and month.
“Packed with tons of information and stories, this 90 minute tour satisfied the little girl history geek in me.”
Hayley · Oct 20251692 Witchcraft Trials Walk
“We did multiple tours while in Salem, and this was the best tour by far!”
Cheryl · Oct 20251692 Witchcraft Trials Walk
Who Should Book It and Who Should Skip It
Book it when price and a flat route matter most. Skip it when you want the places of 1692 named in advance or a longer walk: the Witch Trial Walking Tour names three of them, and Secrets of Salem takes two hours.
The Four Things People Ask Before Paying
The walk runs rain or shine. The operator states no age policy. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, and you can reserve now and pay later.
ACCESS AND MOBILITY
The partner’s own words decide what we write here. It lists no restrictions. Distance: a little over a mile, 8-10 stops. It runs rain or shine. If access is the deciding factor, message the operator through GetYourGuide before you book — it knows the route better than any listing.
Wheelchair accessible, in the partner’s words, on a fairly flat route of a little over a mile. Guides use an amplifier for large groups. Other free options: the self-guided route.
What Does the 1692 Salem Witchcraft Trials Walk Cover
A little over a mile with eight to ten stops in 90 minutes. The operator describes the stops by type, not by name — the jails where suspected witches were held, the court house, and the homes of the judges and the accused — so we list them that way.
We cannot show you a named route because the operator does not publish one; what it does publish is the scale — a little over a mile, eight to ten stops, 90 minutes — and the kind of places: jails, the court house and the homes of judges and accused. If you want the Memorial on your way, it is free and five minutes on foot from Essex Street.
- MEET · 0:008 Central St, 1805 Custom House
- STOP TYPEJails where the accused were held
- STOP TYPEThe court house
- STOP TYPEHomes of the judges and the accused
- STOPSEight to ten in all
- END · 1:30Not published
Which Option to Book
At the 23 September 2026 check: from $25 per person, guided in English, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before and reserve now, pay later. Start times and any other option appear on GetYourGuide once you pick a date.
The calendar below is GetYourGuide’s own availability widget for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials Walk. It shows the dates that are still open, the options and the price for your party before you pay; the $25 we quote is the lowest adult price at the 23 September 2026 check. Booking opens on the partner’s site, and the ticket arrives on your phone.
What Is Included and What It Is Not Suitable For
The partner lists these inclusions: 1.5-hour tour; guide. Anything not on that list — entries, food, transport to the start — is not included unless the listing says so. Its not-suitable list is empty; the operator states no restrictions.
Where Does the 1692 Witchcraft Trials Walk Meet
The meeting point is 8 Central Street, the big brick 1805 Custom House at the corner of Essex and Central Streets, marked with purple signs. Salem 101, a general history walk, meets at the same address, so check the name on the sign. The Witch Trials Memorial and the Charter Street burying point are a short walk away.
8 Central St, Salem, MA
- Look for the purple signs on the Custom House.
- Coordinates below are the partner’s map pin.
- Salem 101 General History Tour meets at the same address.
42.5215, -70.8939 partner pin
Access and Mobility
The partner’s own words decide what we write here. It lists no restrictions. Distance: a little over a mile, 8-10 stops. It runs rain or shine. If access is the deciding factor, message the operator through GetYourGuide before you book — it knows the route better than any listing.
Wheelchair accessible, in the partner’s words, on a fairly flat route of a little over a mile. Guides use an amplifier for large groups. Other free options: the self-guided route.
What 364 People Gave It
The 1692 Witchcraft Trials Walk is rated 4.23 from 364 reviews on GetYourGuide at the 23 September 2026 check. The listing does not show the split by stars, so we show the rating and the quotes rather than invent a distribution. The quotes below are short extracts from real reviews, with the reviewer’s first name and the month; the full reviews are on the partner page.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the witch trials and it was great having the opportunity to listen to the history as we wandered around the town.”
Catherine · Oct 20251692 Witchcraft Trials Walk
How the 1692 Witchcraft Trials Walk Compares
Against its neighbours it is the cheapest and the most reviewed. Secrets of Salem costs $10 more for half an hour more and a named stop at Charter Street; the Witch Trial Walking Tour costs $4.99 more and names three of the five places of 1692.
1692 Witchcraft Trials Walk FAQ
How long is the 1692 Salem Witchcraft Trials Walk?▾
About 90 minutes, with eight to ten stops over a little more than a mile, in the operator’s words. One reviewer describes it as a 90-minute tour packed with information and stories. Arrive a few minutes early at 8 Central Street to find the group by the purple signs.
Where does the 1692 Witchcraft Trials Walk start?▾
At 8 Central Street, the 1805 Custom House at the corner of Essex and Central Streets in the centre of Salem — a big brick building with purple signs. The partner’s map pin is at 42.5215, -70.8939.
Is the 1692 Witchcraft Trials Walk wheelchair accessible?▾
Yes, in the operator’s words: the tour is wheelchair accessible and the route is fairly flat. It is the only walk on this site that says so. Guides use an amplifier for large groups, which helps if you walk at the back.
How much does the 1692 Witchcraft Trials Walk cost?▾
From $25 per person at the 23 September 2026 check — the lowest price for a guided walk in Salem. The partner page shows the price for your date before you pay. Entries to the Witch House or the Salem Witch Museum are not included.
Does the 1692 Witchcraft Trials Walk run in the rain?▾
Yes, it runs rain or shine. Bring a jacket; the listing names no indoor stop.
What is the cancellation policy for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials Walk?▾
At the 23 September 2026 check the listing shows free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later. Inside 24 hours the partner’s terms apply; changes and refunds go through GetYourGuide, not through this site.
How do I book the 1692 Witchcraft Trials Walk?▾
Pick your date in the GetYourGuide calendar on this page or on the partner’s site, choose the option and pay there; the price for your party is shown before you confirm. The ticket arrives on your phone — show it at the start. This site does not take bookings or payments; it earns a commission from GetYourGuide, and your price stays the same.
Does the 1692 Witchcraft Trials Walk go inside the Witch House?▾
The operator does not list it. Adult entry to the Witch House costs $17, and children under four go free; from 15 April to 15 November it opens daily 10:00–17:00, in winter Thursday to Sunday 12:00–16:00. Two day trips from Boston include entry: the Private Salem Day Trip with Witch House Entry and the Small-Group Halloween Season Day Tour.