5 Ghost Tours in Salem Worth Booking

1.Salem’s Best Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,186 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $30Our pick

Spend 75 minutes walking Salem after dark with a licensed local guide. Hear about the 1692 witch trials, visit the memorial, Old Town Hall, Gardner Pingree House, and Saint Peter’s Church, and view Old Burying Point Cemetery from its gates. Guides such as Sebastian, Penny, Raymond, and Elaina are known for lively storytelling.

“Our guide Sebastian was very well spoken and engaging. His knowledge of the history (and the ghosts!) of Salem was deep and wide, and we were captivated during the entire hour of the tour.”

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2.Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,931 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Walk Salem after dark with guides such as Dr. Vitka, Mike, or Vin, who combine witch-trial history with voodoo, vampire, and ghost stories. You’ll visit cemeteries, the Witch Dungeon site, Hocus Pocus locations, and haunted corners while learning how paranormal photos are examined.

“Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Telll he has a passion for what he does and learned a lot on the tour also glad I did it at night. It just sets the mood.in”

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3.Salem Ghost Tour: Witches & Wicked Whispers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 571 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

Walk through central Salem for about an hour, hearing researched stories and eyewitness accounts at seven historic locations, including the Witch House, Ropes Mansion, Salem Athenaeum, Salem Inn, and Joshua Ward House. Guides such as Elizabeth, Jon, Sam, Erin, and William are known for strong storytelling.

“We loved this tour was our favourite one we did. Great information and we had such a lovely guide. Highly recommend!”

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4.Requiem for Salem Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 562 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Walk Salem after dark with guides such as Patrick, John, Holly, Jessica, and Stacey, hearing witch-trial history, ghost stories, and mature tales at four historic stops. The 90-minute tour starts at 8 p.m., costs $34.99, and uses outdoor public spaces rather than private interiors.

“Our tour guide MADE the tour! He made history come to life and kept us entertained while doing it. We will definitely book again when we return. Thank you!”

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5.Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 411 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Walk Salem with a lantern-carrying US Ghost Adventures guide, visiting eight haunted locations and up to four pubs. Hear stories of witchcraft, murder, bootleggers, and secret tunnels, then stop for drinks and games. Guides may include Jena, Mason, Andy, Bella, or Michael, with venues changing by season.

“It was amazing! Jena was the best tour guide for it. 10/10 recommend adding this to your visit!”

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