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. As “Witch City” for the world, it’s more than just a spooky tourist attraction or a cautionary tale. For many it’s a full on sacred pilgrimage - whether inspired by pop culture icons, a love for the macabre, or an unexplainable pull of the soul. This walking tour is made for the deeply curious at heart, seekers looking to explore the power of The Witch - past, present, and future - both in the context of the world and our personal relationship 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 small group with the space for questions and exploration
Visits to popular pop-culture sites through a unique lens - like the iconic Witch House, a recreated 1600s dungeon, Salem’s first witch store, and a Hocus Pocus filming location
Lesser-known sites like a 300 year-old 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 “magic”
The Salem Witch Trials explored through wider societal lenses - 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, hopefully, flies by
Recommended start time for private tours is 10am or 11am (before town gets too busy and just in time for lunch).
Group Size
Any shared public tours will have a maximum of 6 people to keep the experience small and intimate. All group sizes welcome for private tours!
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: Starting at $300 total per group or $75 per person All group sizes welcome