Salem Witch Trials Driving Tour

$1499

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Works Offline

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Tour Highlights

Broad Street Cemetery

Visit the forgotten graves of Judge Jonathan Corwin and Sheriff George Corwin, two of the most influential men behind the Salem Witch Trials.

Proctor's Ledge

Stand at the actual execution site, confirmed by historians in 2016 after more than 300 years of confusion. Nineteen innocent people were executed here.

Gallows Hill

Learn why generations of visitors believed the executions happened here—and why historians eventually proved they were wrong.

John Proctor House

Hear the story of one of the trials' most famous victims, whose outspoken criticism of the court ultimately cost him his life.

Rebecca Nurse Homestead

Visit the only home of an executed witch trial victim open to the public and learn how one of Salem's most respected citizens became a victim of hysteria.

Salem Village Parsonage

Stand where Betty Parris and Abigail Williams first reported the mysterious fits that sparked the entire witch panic.

First Church of Danvers

Explore the site where the first public examinations of accused witches took place and where Ann Putnam Jr. later apologized for her role in the trials.

Witchcraft Victims' Memorial

Finish your journey at one of Massachusetts' most meaningful memorials honoring those who lost their lives during the witch trials.

Is This Tour Right for You?

Perfect if you:

Love history and fascinating stories

What To explore at your own pace

prefer a private experience

What to avoid expensive group tours

Maybe not if you:

Don't have a phone

Like to follow the tour guide

Don't like stories

Don't like to go at your own pace

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this different from other Salem Massachusetts Witch Trials tours?

Most tours stay within downtown Salem. This driving tour explores Salem, Peabody, and Danvers, following the complete story from where the accusations began to where the executions occurred.

How long is the driving tour?

Driving time is about one hour without stops, but most visitors spend 3–5 hours exploring the historic sites along the route.

Will I visit the real execution site?

Yes. You'll stop at Proctor's Ledge, confirmed in 2016 as the actual location where nineteen victims were executed.

Does the tour visit Danvers?

Yes. Danvers—formerly Salem Village—is where the Salem Witch Trials actually began, making it one of the most important stops on the tour.

Can I visit Rebecca Nurse's house?

Yes. The Rebecca Nurse Homestead is open seasonally and is the only preserved home of an executed witch trial victim open to the public.

Does the tour work offline?

Yes. Simply download the tour before arriving and the GPS-guided narration works without cellular service.