Question 1

Who gives the tour?

Accepted Answer

Salem Kids Tours are designed and developed by Alicia Diozzi, a longtime Salem resident, and full-time middle school teacher.

Our tours are all led by teachers and graduate students who are licensed by the City of Salem.

Education is important to us, historical facts are important to us, and our information is well-researched.

We are constantly learning and growing, and we want to pass a love of learning about history on to your children.

Question 2

Can my child join the tour alone?

Accepted Answer

No, all children must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is best suited for ages 5 and up.

Question 3

Where do we find your tour?

Accepted Answer

We offer two completely different tours of Salem, with different stories. Many families opt to take both tours in the course of their adventures in Salem with children.

Our Salem Kids History Tour meets at 185 Essex St., in downtown Salem, at a shop called Pamplemousse. Along this route, there are coffee shops and restaurants. This tour is in the heart of Salem, and follows a mostly flat route.

Our Slightly Spooky Tour meets at 316 Essex St., at the First Church in Salem. Please note that that tour follows an “off the beaten track” route through a quiet, residential neighborhood with wonderful photo opportunities. There are no restrooms or pit stops on this route. Please plan accordingly. This tour ends in the Broad Street Cemetery, and no dogs are allowed on this tour. There is a small hill to climb to get into the cemetery, but otherwise the route is flat.

Question 4

Refunds, rain, zombie attacks?

Accepted Answer

I cannot give refunds if you are late for the tour or if your plans change. I keep my groups very small. In spring and summer, I will honor your reservation on a different day or time if that’s possible, and will try to work with you about rescheduling.

In October, however, tickets are non-refundable, non-transferrable, and I can’t reschedule you. October is a time when all tours sell out in advance and it’s not possible to add and remove folks from tours. Please double-check and make sure my tour fits your October schedule.

If it rains or if Salem Kids Tours cancels due to a zombie attack or other unforeseen circumstance, all visitors WILL get a full and prompt refund. We do not tour in the rain. I will email you and post on Facebook if I am going to cancel. I hate to cancel tours and don’t take the decision to cancel lightly. Rain creates distracting and sometimes unsafe conditions for the little ones, so I appreciate your understanding.

Question 5

Where is your schedule and how do I buy tickets?

Accepted Answer

All tickets must be booked online. I can’t complete transactions at the time of the tour. Click the icon above. You will be directed to our calendar. We appreciate 24-hour notice for private tour bookings, although sometimes it’s possible to book on the same day. This is the best value in Salem for a kids’ activity that will keep your littles captivated for one full hour. The tour is most appropriate for ages 5 and up, and all kids are welcome. Teens LOVE this tour! If you have young folks whose faces seem permanently stuck to a screen, I can unstick them for at least an hour. Although, I’m sure they will want to “Insta” their adventures. (See how cool I am–I used “insta” as a verb.)

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