Walk Salem on your own terms with a GPS-driven audio guide that narrates the 1692 trials and the town’s colonial and literary past. Pre-download the tour, follow suggested itineraries, and move at your pace through key sites like the Witch House and Old Burying Point Cemetery.
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You step off New Liberty Street onto cobblestone that remembers centuries of footsteps. The harbor air nudges your jacket and gulls cut a path overhead while a voice in your ear begins—clear, local, and location-aware—leading you through the courtrooms, gravestones, and narrow lanes where the Salem Witch Trials unfolded.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to walk on uneven sidewalks for several hours.
Wildlife
History
Salem’s 1692 witch trials were a convergence of local politics, legal procedure, and social tensions; surviving sites like the Witch House and Old Burying Point Cemetery anchor that story in place.
Conservation
Many Salem sites are preserved through local trusts and municipal planning; visitors should stick to paths, avoid touching fragile stonework, and support local museums to fund preservation.
Reserve your spot on the Salem Witch Trials Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before you go
Pre-download the GuideAlong app and the audio tour over reliable Wi‑Fi so location-based narration works offline.
Bring power and sound
Carry a portable charger and headphones or a small speaker to keep the narration clear for the full 2–3 hours.
Mind the footing
Cobblestones and narrow sidewalks are common—choose sturdy, slip-resistant shoes and watch for bicycles and delivery vehicles.
Timing for quieter visits
Start early on weekdays or outside peak October season to avoid crowds at the Witch Trials Memorial and House of the Seven Gables.
Comfortable walking shoes
Sturdy soles and good traction help on cobblestones and wet sidewalks.
Smartphone with GuideAlong app
Required to run the GPS-triggered audio tour and access maps and itineraries.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your phone powered for GPS and audio over a multi-hour route.
Headphones or small speaker
Improves audio clarity and allows private or shared listening while walking.