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Boston Witchcraft Tour

New To The Site! Boston, USA

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Tour guide,
  • Bottled water
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Meeting Location

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Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

North Square
Boston, MA 02113, USA

We will end in the North End.

What To Expect

Massachusetts State House

It is our meeting spot but travelers will see the grandiose building. We will do our introduction there.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Mary Dyer

We will discuss what happened to this woman who was executed for speaking for what she believed in.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Anne Hutchinson Statue

We will discuss her role in the Antonimian controversy.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boston Common

We will make a stop at a historic spot on Boston Common and explain what happened there.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Park Street

We will discuss the "accused witch" who lived in this location and her story from 1688.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Granary Burying Ground

We will discuss the people buried in the cemetery who have connections to the witchcraft trials and what they did.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King's Chapel Burying Ground

We will discuss the people buried in the cemetery who have connections to witchcraft trials and what they did.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pemberton Square

We will discuss Reverend John Cotton from the 1630s and his role in the Antinomian Controversy, Roger Williams and, eventually Witchcraft. We will also
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Court Street

We will go to the site of the old jail where several people were imprisoned for witchcraft and died.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Union Street

We will go to the location of the original Green Dragon Tavern and the new Green Dragon Tavern and discuss Chief Justice William Stoughton, who owned the original.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Paul Revere House

We will visit the Paul Revere house where Increase Mather had a home there that burned by fire. Mather and his son lived there and preached at a church nearby. They were critical in the withcraft trials in Boston and Salem.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston Witchcraft Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Tour guide,
  • Bottled water

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • The length of this tour is about two miles so it could be difficult for those who are have issues walking long distances.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).

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