Salem Walking Tours

Salem Walking Tours

Salem Walking Tours
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Cultural ToursHistorical & Heritage ToursWalking ToursSightseeing ToursPrivate Tours
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
Closed
About
Experience a walking tour of Salem with Kenneth Glover. A guide with eleven years of experience and accumulated knowledge. An excellent, well researched tour given in a fun and relaxed storytelling format by Kenneth. Five hundred years of the history of Salem with all the highlights you would hope to find on your Salem trip. Published in The Salem Evening News on January 4, 2021 “Street Names Offer Road Map To Centuries of History” an article about author and historian Jeanne Stella. “But there are others, too, folks like Kenneth Glover, Jim McAllister and Donna Seager, who have taken on the task of preserving the history of every street with a name and house with a story in the city.” www.salemwalkingtours.com, with a smart and entertaining guide.
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James S
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
Kenneth Glover’s walking tour of Salem was the highlight of our trip to Boston. Only 30 minutes north of Boston by train out of the North Station, it was everything we were looking for in a tour of the significant sights in Salem connected to the Witch Trials of the 1600s. Our guide, Kenneth Glover was gracious to allow us to book our tour at the last minute. His knowledge of all things “Salem” was phenomenal; Informative and congenial. We came away with not only a lot of facts on the trials, but with a new friend. Mr Glover opened our eyes to the events that shattered this small town 500 years ago. If there were ten stars that would not be enough. Book it!!
Written January 2, 2024
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There are a lot of big tour companies in Salem to choose from but only an independently operating historian and storyteller can give an unscripted tour that delivers for the most curious visitors. Kenneth
Written July 7, 2024
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ChefAnnMt_Laurel_NJ
Mount Laurel, NJ258 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
Kenneth is the owner and tour guide for this 2.5 hour tour (although he gave our group an extra .5 hour). He is a local and definitely knows the area history, which made the information very interesting and fun to listen to. It was clear he loves what he does and enjoys sharing his knowledge with visitors. One of the best walking tours I have taken anywhere in the world. He was kind enough to offer each person a bottle of water at the beginning, and at the end gave each of us candy native to the area, such a thoughtful gesture. Go Ken!
Written June 14, 2021
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Thank you for the compliment. In gratitude, Kenneth
Written June 16, 2021
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Madeline
Nashville, TN5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Couples
Imagine haunted legends, Salem witch trials, American history, Salem architecture, and random gems of interesting facts all rolled into the tour of your dreams! That is the treasure of Kenneth Glover’s tours! Our private tour was magical from start to finish! It began in the Salem grave yard and ended at the house which inspire the board game Clue! Kenneth has a gift of invoking your imagination with intoxicating story telling! His love for all things Salem radiates out of every pore of his being and comes alive in each narrative. We felt so lucky to have Kenneth as our guide through all of Salem. We were left in awe of how wonderful Salem truly was to its core vs just being a place of the Salem witch trials. We couldn’t have been happier. My husband and I found ourselves craving his stories even after the tour ended. We left with a whole new love of Salem. Our visit of Salem would not have been complete without our adventurous tour with Kenneth Glover and his sinister stories of Salem.
Written October 9, 2020
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Dear Madeline and Will, A privately booked tour of Salem can be a real adventure on October nights for 1 to 10 persons. Every private tour is often unique to the visitor(s). I enjoyed the delight that you both brought to Salem. (You even saw but did not smell your first skunk) The only thing missing was a candied Apple. My best, Kenneth
Written October 11, 2020
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cassandram158
Fort Myers, FL25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 • Family
I have wanted to do a historical tour of Salem, Massachusetts since I was a child and learned about its unique history. This tour did not disappoint. It covered Salem’s history in it’s entirety, not just the Witch Trials. The guide had an amazing wealth of historical knowledge and kept us all engaged with great visuals, Witty stories and even got some of the local residents to contribute making us feel like part of the town. As if that wasn’t enough to say about this trip, it is dog friendly and my dog enjoyed this trip so much he didn’t want it to end.
Written November 28, 2020
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I just adore dogs and I am fond of the people who share their neighbourhood with my guests and I. Kenneth
Written January 1, 2021
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Samantha
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Friends
My friends and I booked a private ghost tour for a bachelorette party. Ken's personal stories and demeanor made for a truly one of a kind experience. Ken conducts the tour with sincerity and we were riveted the whole time. I cannot recommend his tour enough!
Written August 9, 2021
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Thank you all so much for a wonderful evening. In gratitude, Kenneth
Written August 10, 2021
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WendyO333
Jersey Shore, NJ18 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Friends
After reading reviews about this tour, I purchased my tickets. The tour started out in a graveyard. Our guide Kenneth told stories about Tituba and a boy who was buried there. Our guide also tells us how he used to embellish stories about the little boy until a psychic got him to start telling the truth.
Near the end of the tour, our guide takes out a doll and talks about how he can predict how a person will die. He also tells stories of his experiences but I wasn't sure how reliable they were after hearing the story from the graveyard.
The tour was supposed to end with a seance. It did not. Our guide grabbed a few people's hands and tried to read them as if he were a psychic. I walked away feeling like I wasted 2 hours of my time. It was not the tour I was expecting and not worth the money I paid.
Written November 7, 2016
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Sharon S
Palm Bay, FL70 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Couples
True kindness is a rare quality in a person. The guide of this tour is one of the kindest people I have ever met. The tour was informative and it was obvious he wanted everyone to learn and have a good time. He brought several props with him, which seems like a lot to carry on our journey. Spoiler Alert - I want to share two things, but don't read on it if you don't want to know what happens - he is so kind as to give each of us a piece of candy made right in Salem (it was delicious and I ended up going to buy more). Also, when we arrived at the witch trials memorial, I was perplexed as to who was placing flowers on the memorial. Then to my delight, I realized it was us. He gave each of us a small flower to place on a memorial. It was a moving act for me. The fellow who was squished to death (can't remember the official term) didn't have any flowers from another day, so I placed mine there. It really touched me. I went on the tour to learn about the witch trials, and left having fell in love with the town of Salem. Also, he recommended a wonderful place to eat and we got two lobsters for $25.95 at a restaurant a few minutes away called the Anchor House - so fun, make sure to stop if you love lobster.
Written May 3, 2019
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Thank you for your complimentary words. I’m glad that you enjoyed the meal of lobster you had at the Anchor Pub in Beverly. In gratitude, Kenneth Glover
Written May 7, 2019
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glenabbey3
Belfast, UK52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Friends
11.30 am Tour. Approx 2hrs. Sat 21st April
I pre-booked this tour and very glad that I did as it was extremely popular. We took the train from North Station, Boston to Salem and the directions provided for the meeting point (Coven's cottage) were very clear and easy to follow.
Kenneth Glover, our tour guide, was very professional in his delivery and provided a great narration as we walked around the town. He spoke very clearly, made eye contact with everyone in the group and paused at every stop for the group to gather.
Salem itself is a lovely town to visit with plenty of coffee shops and souvenir shops. I would highly recommend this tour.
Written April 26, 2018
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Thank you for your observations. The presentation of the tour is an important aspect of the experience for you and me both. Kenneth
Written May 25, 2018
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Tim R
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2017 • Friends
My Mom and Aunt were in town visiting during Halloween weekend and we came to Salem to indulge in the festivities. We choose the this tour because it was wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately the regular tour guide wasn’t in because of a family emergency and we had a substitute. Though she seemed like a lovely woman and a solid ambassador for the town, the history that was given felt less story and more bullet point driven. I was disappointed in the experience because they were really looking forward to hearing spooky, narrative tales rather than a bunch of dates. :(
Written October 30, 2017
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Unfortunately I was hospitalized and could not provide the Historical tour myself. My Best, Kenneth
Written April 19, 2018
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kathy b
Fillmore, NY315 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
Salem has really espanded upon its "witch" history since our last visit 25 years ago....so it is easy to get caught up in the witchy stuff and the young "vampire" generation walking around.......all so historically incorrect. The guide has a 6 foot cane to keep toruists safe and apart and guides you throughout the whole town with the REAL HISTORY and unfolding of events...... most of which you would miss if traveling without a guide.
Written August 28, 2020
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Hi Kathy, You’re review paints a picture of life and of life immortal on Downtown Salem Streets. Thank you for the kind words. Kenneth
Written August 29, 2020
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