We loved this tour, actually
it has been our favorite in recent years. The time during the tour goes
by extremely fast, because it is so entertaining. Each building telling
us its story, the guides are a lovely couple that are so in love with
Salem that it is contagious, the knowledge is solid and they speak so
clearly that even if English is not your native language, they will see
that you understand. Highly recommended!
~ Guatemala
Words cannot describe how
grateful I am to have been on your magical tour of Salem. After a less
than impressive visit to a Salem must see I had nearly lost all hope
that there was anything authentic left in Salem. Then, much to my
delight, I took your tour! I found it to be exactly what I was looking
for and can't describe to you how much I appreciate that you're not a
typical ghost walk tour. It was wonderful to walk through the streets
and feel as if you were transcending time to join the puritans on the
very same path. Like others have said, Susan, my guide, made history
come to life. The witch trail victims weren't exploited on this tour;
they were remembered as human beings who lost their lives amidst a
devastating hysteria that gripped this small town. Susan's narration
throughout the town was phenomenal and always very interesting to listen
to! After the tour they spent time with us discussing other attractions
nearby that ought not be missed such as Danvers and Marblehead. As a
special treat Rich, our guide’s assistant, took note that I was
interested in the feature film Hocus Pocus and gave me a map of
locations used in the movie, which was extremely thoughtful of him! I
would recommend this tour to anyone who is planning on visiting Salem
and would like to shed light on its dark history. I guarantee you'll be
spooked and delighted by the end of your walk and won't want it to end.
I certainly wished I could've taken my knowledgeable tour guides with me
for the rest of my stay in Massachusetts!
~ Ontario, Canada
There is
one tour any fan of history must take. Its reliance on the fact, and the
true history of Salem [which] needs no embellishment is a refreshing
change from other tours taken previously. Guides Susan and Rich's
passion for the subject of Salem's history is more than impressive and
you leave, not only fully entertained but wishing [it] was just starting
all over again. I cannot say enough good things about this tour or the
people running it but, will say no trip to Salem is complete with out
experiencing this tour." ~ NY
"We've traveled for four weeks through the United States and that
evening was the most mysterious and bewitched evening of all. Thank you
Hocus Pocus for the great time." ~ Belgium
"This was more than a tour it was a step back in time thanks to Susan
and her husband, our wonderful guides from Hocus Pocus Tours. Not only
were we physically part of the history we enjoyed the visual and oral
presentations at each stop we made. This has been by far the best part
of staying in Salem." ~ NE
"Fabulous tour. Very interesting. I would highly recommend any visitor
to Salem to do this tour." ~ Australia
"What an amazing, accommodating, sweet couple, Rich and Susan are.
Seeing Salem through their eyes was truly an exciting evening. Salem's
dark, saddening history was felt as we walked through this beautiful,
quaint town and we are so happy to have experienced it with our two
guides. Thank you for everything." ~ FL
"A great tour ... a definite 'must do' for visitors, Susan was
informative and entertaining, thanks for a fun evening!" ~ MA
"We spent a week in New England, and all agree your tour was the
highlight of our stay. Susan wove a fascinating story of Salem and kept
us captivated. We will recommend your tour to everyone." ~ NC
"A wonderful tour, chock full of local history and mystery. Thoroughly
enjoyable. Thanks!" ~ MD
"Susan and Rich are two very delightful, charming and engaging tour
guides. They made our Anniversary quite memorable and educational. We
enjoyed the valuable insight, [w]e learned facets of Salem that we were
not previously knowledgeable about. We were left desiring to know more,
just so that the tour wouldn't end. You will truly be placed in the
hands of lovely people that will broaden your horizons on the history of
Salem." ~ NY
"Excellent walking tour, great presentation, you made the victims of the
witch trials become real people, not just characters in a history book."
~ NY
"I wanted to say thank you so much for the historic tour of Salem. My
wife and I were looking for someone to tell us about the history and
stories, but without the hype. You gave us exactly that! You taught us
more in 90 minutes about Salem then we could have learned in a year in a
library!" ~ OH
"Thanks again for a great trip, I can’t wait until we can book a return
trip to Salem; it lived up to everything we hoped. Hocus Pocus Evening
Walking Tours combined historical fact with anecdotes to spin a charming
rendition of Salem’s varied and somewhat dubious past, which would
appeal to both scholars and the casual visitor to Salem. Set in an eerie
ambiance of after sunset Salem, the stories, and scenery allow
imaginations to soar without the use of commercial scare tactics-the
truth is scary enough!" ~ NE
"Thanks so much for your tour. Your captivating storytelling skills
engaged my 16 year old who absolutely hates history. She was excited
about the tour from the moment you opened your mouth. She hung to your
every word and talked about all those historical facts all night.
Finally someone and something to spark her interest in American history.
We'll be back!" ~ CT
"A month in New England and your tour was the highlight. I have never
had better or more knowledgeable tour guides in all my lengthy travels
around the country. I would recommend the tour to any and everyone.
Thanks for a most enjoyable experience." ~ HI
"A very informative and enjoyable tour. Extremely family oriented -
suitable for younger kids! Highly recommended for families!" ~ VA
"One word to describe our tour…Fantastic! Very enjoyable and educational
without getting spooked. Looking forward to doing it again next year." ~
NY
"The best tour I have ever been on. Rich and Susan you were the best
ever. Thanks so very much! Thanks for the little known info ... The
little extras make the difference." ~ MA
"I just wanted to whole-heartedly thank you for the ultimate tour of
Salem. We were all impressed with your knowledge, your sense of humor,
your professionalism and, above all that, you eagerness to help us ...
You are the happy ending to our 'witch tale' of Salem! Many thanks and
continued success with your wonderful tours" ~ CT
"Wonderful! Exciting! A walk into the past!" ~ MA
"My husband and I are so glad to have take your tour while visiting
Salem; it was the most enjoyable, informative, fascinating part of our
visit! Your knowledge and story-telling created a truly memorable
tour... Thank you for a wonderful time - we'll see you again!" ~ PA
"The tour was the best that we've ever been on! The speakers were
entertaining and the information given was well researched ...thanks to
Hocus Pocus Tours for a wonderful evening and a very informative tour.
We look forward to seeing you again the next time that we're in Salem."
~ GA
"Michael was a great tour guide - most entertaining and educational - a
favorite of all of our tours in Massachusetts." ~ NC
"Great information without the gory details. More than witch stories."
~NC
"Very interesting, my children enjoyed it more than other attractions."
~ PA
"Excellent tour! Salem history presented in a wonderful way." ~ OR
"The tour was awesome. Susan added so much more to what we had already
learned from other tours. She gave us information that linked the
stories together." ~ AZ
