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Overview

All ages Spring/summer only Merchants & Mansions Architecture Tour Salem has one of the most naturally varied collections of historic structures in the country, spanning nearly 400 years. Come learn about how the inhabitants of Salem have kept their city comfortable, livable, and beautiful for centuries! From First Period to Georgian, Federal to Brutalist, Salem has some of everything. Your guide will wind you through the cobblestoned streets, discovering hidden gems, and viewing dozens of historic buildings and structures, as well as learning the fascinating stories behind them, from Salem's days as the wealthiest city in the country in the 18th century, to the great fire that nearly destroyed it all! Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. For a full refund, you must cancel 24 hours prior.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We meet on the side of the Old Town Hall with 3 staircases

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Salem Old Town Hall
Start of the tour
Duration: 5 mins
2. Salem
Duration of the tour
Duration: 5 mins
3. The Custom House
This is where we touch on Salem's history of spice trade, her motto (and why we have it), point out where the old ship building yard used to be (near where the Adirondack chairs are located at the far end of the open space) and then discuss the mansions visible from near Derby Wharf.
Duration: 10 mins
4. The Derby House
This is a discussion of Georgian architecture, and how this simple building reflects the burgeoning wealth and power of Salem and New England merchants as a whole.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Narbonne House
a perfect way to show how 17th century (First Period) architecture could be (and was) added to and modified to enlarge it.
Duration: 10 mins
6. The Daniels House Historic Site
Discussion
Duration: 5 mins
7. Salem Common
We point out the Hocus Pocus location (the old school) but then talk about how Salem Common evolved, from a series of marshy pools and unusable ground in the 17th and early 18th centuries, to the manicured pleasure park of the 19th century, and how it became the new fashionable district starting in the mid-to-late 19th century, Salem's last gasp of wealth and mansions, with Second Empire and Greek Revival style buildings.
Duration: 10 mins
8. Hawthorne Hotel
Architecture
Duration: 5 mins
9. Peabody Essex Museum
Variety of collection homes
Duration: 10 mins
10. Church Street
Architecture
Duration: 5 mins
11. Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
We touch on the unique religious heritage of Salem.
Duration: 10 mins
12. Witch City Mall
Architecture
Duration: 5 mins
13. Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
Discussion
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Architectural Guide of Salem

Licensed Guide

Exclusion

Gratuity not included

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by ticketed adult

Our Tours run rain or shine, we do not cancel for weather. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly.

Dog friendly!

Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, however, be aware that salem has brick sidewalks, uneven surfaces and narrow areas. Visitors assume all responsibility with wheelchairs and WCWT will not be held liable.

By choosing to purchase a ticket, you and your ticketed guests will be agreeing to our liability waiver which includes a release of liability on our tours as well as a photo release.

We do not enter any buildings or cemeteries on this tour, this is an outdoor activity only.

Tour group size may be up to 40 guests per group

There are no public restrooms on the tour route. Please plan accordingly.

Not recommended if not able to stand for long periods of time

Supplied by Witch City Walking Tours

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