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Boston Witchcraft Tour
(90 Minute Tour)
What to expect on the Boston Witchcraft Tour.
Long before the infamous 1692 Salem witchcraft trials, the shadows of witchcraft loomed over Boston. Join the Boston Witchcraft Walk, a premier historical walking tour, that explores the chilling reality of colonial life, superstition, and the witch executions that gripped the city of Boston.
Boston was the site of the second witchcraft execution in New England in 1648. Over the next 40 years, four more women would face the gallows. On this 90-minute tour, you will:
Meet Goody Glover: Learn the tragic story of the last woman executed for witchcraft in Massachusetts four years before the Salem hysteria erupted.
The Mather Connection: Discover the pivotal roles played by Reverends Increase and Cotton Mather and how Boston’s religious elite influenced the accusations that would eventually impact Salem.
Explore Historic Sites: Walk the streets of downtown Boston to see where victims lived, the location of the former jail, and the final resting places of those involved in the trials.
Colonial Beliefs: Understand the 17th-century mindset where pacts with the devil were considered a tangible threat to the community.
Why Choose the Boston Witchcraft Tour?
This is a deep dive into the legal and social history of colonial Boston. Whether you are a local or a tourist visiting the Freedom Trail, this tour provides a unique perspective on the "City on a Hill."
Bonus: Your Boston Witchcraft Walk receipt entitles you to a $3 discount on any of our famous tours in Salem, MA—just a short 30-minute train ride away!
The meeting spot for this tour is the Massachusetts State house Bulfinch Entrance
24 Beacon Street
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Our tours run rain or shine. There are no refunds.
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Adults: $28
Children ages 6-12: $20
(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.
Tour runs Saturdays at 1 p.m. from Apr. 4 to Sept. 26.
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. Group tours available. Call us at 978.745.0666.
The meeting spot for this tour is the Massachusetts State house Bulfinch Entrance
24 Beacon Street