Testimonials

“I travelled with a group of witches to Salem over the weekend and Melissa's tour Withes 1692-present was EVERYTHING! To have the perspective of a woman, historian, and Salem native respectfully and carefully guide us through the heartbreaking history and complexities of the modern witch experience alongside commercialism was the antidote we needed after a wide-eyed tour of some of the more typical tourist spots. I felt that we were invited to participate in an evolving discussion and that her insights into 'othering' are exactly where the current discourse should live. Melissa's overall warmth, sense of humor and curiosity made the tour intimate and fun. Overall I would say , for me, this was one of the highlights of our visit and if you are looking for something authentic and heartfelt then this is the one.”

“My tour was an authentic experience with a genuine spirit of discovery. Melissa is the epitome of thoughtful kindness and a knowledgeable, supportive guide. She offers not just a true historical tour of Salem, but an opportunity for respite and a journey of self reflection guided by intuition and tarot. Melissa knows Salem's quiet and beautiful corners beyond a veneer image of the Witch City. A tour with NowAge is a one of a kind, special just for you, boutique experience. Full of wonders it was exactly the magic I was seeking in Salem.”

“Something Entirely New! I've been visiting Salem regularly for over ten years. I've seen nearly all the museums and I'm well acquainted with most of the major sights. When my fiancé and I saw this new tour with a feminist angle, we knew we had to try it out. We chose the two-hour History of Spiritualism walking tour, and it was fabulous. Melissa was an incredibly lovely tour guide who wowed the whole group with her seemingly endless esoteric knowledge of Salem & the Spiritualist Movement. We learned tons about the city and visited landmarks I never knew existed. Definitely worth every bit. Truly one of the most fascinating tours!”

"Fun tour of Salem"This was a terrific tour of the Salem downtown area. It was historical and the small group made it perfect! We could hear our guide who was very well informed and after seeing the other tours - I believe that this is the best bet. The tour guide had accurate information and did not embellish. It was REALLY fun!”

"Fabulous tour!"Took the Witches: 1692-Today tour and loved it! This tour was very unique and unlike any other tour I have done in Salem. I love that Melissa keeps the tour group nice and small for a truly intimate experience. A very insightful look into this historical town. Can't wait to check out one of the other tours offered by Now Age travel + Healing the next time we are in Salem.”

“Our group of four recently took the Witches 1692-Today walking tour with Melissa. I would highly recommend this tour for a deeper look at the Witch Trials, not only in the context of Salem but in the larger historical picture. There is so much more to this than what we "learned' in the history books in school. Melissa was friendly and knowledgeable and I would highly recommend her if you are looking for a unique Salem walking tour experience.”

"Really makes you think about "witch" culture!" My two girlfriends and I decided to book the "Witches: 1692 - Today" tour over Halloween weekend, and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience! We loved the socio-cultural perspective that was brought by taking us through the history of witch craft as it has been portrayed in the US . I really felt like we "got off the beaten path", but still had the opportunity to see and understand the important historical sites. It left us questioning why it's become acceptable to celebrate what really is an American tragedy (and made for some great conversation at a local bar recommended by our tour guide afterwards!). As 3 academics, we can be difficult to please and challenge intellectually (not interested in a ghost tour) - which is exactly why we booked this tour! Thanks so much - we will be back and can't wait to learn more next time!”

“My friends and I really enjoyed the History of Spiritualism tour. Our guide, Melissa, provided us with a zine of historical images and spoke about the links between Spiritualism and the civil rights and feminism movements. The tour was more akin to taking a class, rather than the usual Salem "haunted fanfare" that attracts so many tourists. Our walk through the parts of town usually not seen was BEAUTIFUL. We had a perfect fall day and even met a sweet cat who followed us for a bit. Thanks so much!”

“Super fun and informative tour with Melissa where we learned all about spiritualism and visited some amazing spots around Salem. A perfect welcome for this first-time visitor.”

“I love learning about the Victorian Era and the history of the Occult, so I just had to take this walking tour! Melissa is extremely knowledgeable on this subject, fun, and an all-around marvelous tour guide. It's amazing how strong the Spiritualism movement was in Salem! Now I see Salem in a whole new way. Salem is so much more than just the sad and shameful witch trials that occurred in 1692. It is filled with so much rich history that has been sort of forgotten, but super worth re-discovering! Melissa has a great passion on showing people all the wonderful history that Salem has to offer. Thanks to her, I can now roam the streets of Salem and see it in a whole new light. Want to add something even more magical to your Salem experience? Book a healing and/or tour at NOW Age!”

“It's so wonderful to have experienced two different walking tours with NOW Age, back to back! Both quite different and yet both equally as interesting and fun.

Melissa, the owner of NOW Age, is just the best! She was so great at putting these tours together and making sure the dates worked out for when I was to visit Salem as I was trying to book in advance. I also loved the fact that she came along on the tour with our workshop leader and gave us cool little tidbits of local history as we went along, she really knows her stuff!

These are tours like no other and run by wonderful people - absolutely worth it.”

"The REAL Salem Witch Tour..."We did the tour "Witches: 1692-Today". If you want to understand the real history of "Witches" in Salem within the actual historical context, take this tour! Melissa's tour was a respectful, intimate and thought provoking experience that I would recommend to those who have genuine interest in learning about the true events, characters and beliefs from that time. I went with my wife and cousin and we couldn't stop talking about it the whole ride back to Cambridge. We will definitely be returning for other tours and workshops!”

“We took the Spiritualism walking tour with Melissa and absolutely loved it! Melissa was knowledgeable, passionate and very personable. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a new and wonderful way to see parts of Salem you wouldn't on any other tour.”

"Fun for locals too!"I've lived in downtown Salem for over 10 years and I truly enjoyed the' Witches: 1692-Today' tour which we did on a busy October Saturday night. Melissa is a wonderful, knowledgeable guide who gives a tour with a modern perspective on the history of our witch city. I highly recommend this tour if you live in Salem and want a fun activity to entertain guests. I love learning about things I walk by every day and didn't even notice.Thank you for an amazing experience!”

“Beautiful Shop with Amazing Tours! Me and my friend did an AMAZING 2 hour tour organized through the shop and it's the best thing we did in Salem. It was called the Witches: 1692 walking tour. No gimmicks, no lanterns or microphones. Just authentic history that tells the real story of Salem and the origins of witches in general. Our guide was so well informed and well read. I usually don't like tours and I LOVED this one. Highly recommend if you want to beat the tourist traps and have an intimate experience.”

“This isn't your typical tourist-y tour! Melissa is a fantastically knowledgeable guide with a warm and authentic tone. It was so much fun to be taken off the "beaten path" to places in town that we wouldn't think to venture to.”

“My friend Laurie and I had the most awesome walking tour of Salem last night with Melissa. It was the perfect ending to our trip and exactly the type of tour we were looking for. Thanks so much for the fun, informative, and AUTHENTIC journey around town. Can't wait for our next visit!”

“Cannot recommend NOW Age Travel enough! Really loved my first tour - an alternative history of the occult - this evening. It was interesting, funny, feminist - and exactly what I was hoping for but didn't know I needed!”