Witches are the Future! Tour
Private group walking tour exploring The Witch through past, present and future
“Witches are the Future” has become a popular slogan, rallying cry, and hopeful collective vision for those practicing witchcraft today. But as we look to the future, we must also look to our past. And Salem, Massachusetts, through the twists and turns of history both tragic and transformative, has stood alone as the holder of The Witch. This walking tour is for the deeply curious at heart, seekers looking to explore the power of The Witch - past, present, and future - both in the world and our own personal relationships to the realm of Spirit.
Includes:
Your own local guide, Melissa Nierman, with years of experience sharing tours as a DIY scholar of occult history, queer witch, and professional clairvoyant/ Tarot practitioner
An intimate private group with the space for questions and exploration
Visits to popular pop-culture sites through an intersectional lens - like the iconic Witch House, a recreated 1600s dungeon, Salem’s first witch store, and Hocus Pocus filming location
Lesser-known sites like a 300 year-old opinionated churchyard tree, a reconstructed Quaker Meeting House, and a Lyceum Hall where Spiritualist mediums gave political lectures in trance
Discussion of protective folk traditions like Counter Magic and what we label as “occult”
The Salem Witch Trials explored through wider societal understanding - both past and present
Modern-day witch history - from neopaganism to the feminist witches of today
“Amazing! Just what I was looking for - it was like getting a ‘behind the scenes’ tour of Salem.”
"Down to earth, thoughtful, and progressive. I've already recommended to my friends.”
“Melissa is so knowledgeable and her perspective is so insightful and inspiring.”
“This tour was our favorite part of our whole trip to Salem <3”
“This was an incredible experience. I was struck by Melissa's degree of thoughtfulness and the skill with which she delivered this meaningful yet fun tour.”
“Such a breath of fresh air in a sea of witch-related tours and other offerings that make witchcraft a spectacle in Salem”
Timing
Tours run around 2.5-hours and usually fly by
Recommended start time for private tours is 10am or 11am (before town gets too busy and just in time for lunch), but other times are possible
Group Size
All private group sizes welcome - from small to not-so-small! Most tour groups in Salem have up to 40 people in the busy season, so this tour offers the opportunity for a more intimate experience
Location
Tours start at the modern feminist witch store, HausWitch (144 Washington Street) in Salem, Massachusetts and end a block away at the Old Town Hall with a journey of almost 2-miles through the heart of downtown Salem with it’s cobbled streets, historic homes, popular tourist attractions, churches, cemeteries, and “occult” stores of all kinds.
Experience Levels
All are welcome - whether you consider yourself a “magical” person or not (psst….You ARE)!
Pricing
Private Tours: Start at $325 total per group or $65 per person