Boston Witchcraft Tour
(90 Minute Tour)
The first witch execution in Boston was 1648 and four other women were executed for being witches over the next 40 years. Hear their stories and why they got accused. You’ll learn the story of Goody Glover, who was the last accused witch to be executed in Massachusetts before the witchcraft hysteria erupted in Salem four years later that resulted in 25 deaths. This fascinating tour discusses witchcraft in Boston and some of the Salem trials that spilled over to Boston involving Reverends Increase and Cotton Mather, who played pivotal roles in the many of these witchcraft accusations. You’ll learn about the hanging location, where the victims lived, who is interred in the cemetery, see where the jail was located and more.This captivating tour will paint the picture of the colonial belief that people could sign a pact with the devil and do harm to their neighbors with witchcraft.
The meeting spot for this tour is the Massachusetts State house Bulfinch Entrance
24 Beacon Street
TOURS RUN RAIN OR SHINE. NO REFUNDS.
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Adults: $25
Children ages 6-12: $18
(Under 6 free)
Discount available for Seniors (60+), Students, Military, Veterans, Police, Firefighters, Teachers, EMTs, Nurses
TOURS RUN RAIN OR SHINE. NO REFUNDS.
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We do not go inside any buildings.
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Dogs are allowed on our tours, with the exception of the cemetery.
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Access to tour locations is subject to city regulations.
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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 Boston 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.
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Your receipt for the Boston Witchcraft Walk will get you a $3 discount off of any of our tours in Salem, MA that is a 30 minute train ride from North Station.
The meeting spot for this tour is the Massachusetts State house Bulfinch Entrance
24 Beacon Street