The 14 Best Salem Tours

1.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,564 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Walk Salem with local historians such as Lisa, Michael, Sean, Ryan, and Dana, tracing the 1692 witch trial hysteria, old seaport wealth, haunted tales, and colonial architecture. The two-hour route includes the Witch Trials Memorial, Ropes Mansion, McIntire District, and Bewitched statue, but no building interiors.

“Michael was very funny and informative, he made this tour a very fun and interesting experience. I would definitely recommend tour and Michael.”

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2.Salem’s Best Ghost Tour

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

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

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

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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4.Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,895 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Start outside Salem’s Halloween Museum for a roughly two-hour walk through 400 years of local history. A City of Salem licensed guide, often Sarah, connects the 1692 witch trials with folklore, modern Halloween culture, and more than 12 downtown stops. Dogs and service animals are welcome.

“Great tour!! Sarah is super knowledgeable and it is clear that she cares about the historic events..”

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5.Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,032 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29

Walk downtown Salem with guides such as Allie, Chris, Misha, Jake, and Emily as you connect the 1692 witch trials with haunted sites, Hocus Pocus locations, Bewitched, and Salem’s literary past. The one-hour group tour costs $29, covers an easy route, and returns to its starting point.

“Jake was an awesome tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and answered all of your questions. He walked at a decent pace and even had a few jokes! Thank you for the awesome tour!”

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6.2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 850 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Join Salem guide Kenneth for a 2.5-hour walk through Essex Street, the McIntire Historic District, Old Town Hall, and the Witch Trials Memorial. You’ll hear researched stories about Indigenous peoples, Puritans, Patriots, and Salem’s maritime rise, while viewing historic buildings from the outside.

“Kenneth provides a detailed experience about all occurrences of the city of Salem, MA. A MUST TAKE TOUR”

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7.Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 743 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

This 90-minute English walking tour covers Salem’s Witch Trials Memorial, Witch House, jail and court sites, Bridget Bishop’s land, and more. Guides such as Bob bring the 1692 crisis to life, while old images help explain buildings that no longer survive.

“I Loved all the information and locations of this tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and engaging with guests. She did an awesome job answering any and all questions, along with delivering the information in an extremely fun way.”

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8.Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 673 reviews · 1h 30m · from $30

Walk Salem with a local historian and paranormal investigator for 90 minutes of witch trial history, cemetery stops, ghost stories, and movie locations. Guides such as Penny, Elaina, Bob, and Nix bring their own humor and storytelling style. The route can change, and outdoor stops are rain or shine.

“Elaina was very informative and entertaining. We had a great time. Thank You, Tina Ruiz”

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9.Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 651 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Spend two hours walking Salem with an English-speaking guide such as Joe, Diane, Dean, or Hilary. See Old Town Hall, the Witch House, McIntire District, Ropes Mansion, Chestnut Street, and the Witch Trials Memorial while learning the facts behind the trials and hearing eerie local tales.

“This was an excellent tour, very informative and very moving too. Diane was our guide and she was great - really invested in the history of Salem, a lovely town with a fascinating story. The accounts of the women and men accused of witchcraft were told unflinchingly, with deep respect for the victims. Diane was a great storyteller, creating a great atmosphere around our various stops on the tour. In fact, when she spoke of witches, the wind blew up, swirling the leaves all around us! Highly recommended.”

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10.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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11.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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12.Salem Ghost Tours: Witches & Wicked Whispers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 436 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $24

Walk Salem after dark with a lantern-carrying US Ghost Adventures guide. Over 60 to 90 minutes, hear true stories and ghost legends at 4 to 8 sites, including Old Town Hall, Old Burying Point Cemetery, the Witch House, and Wicked Good Books. Guides such as Sam, Patrick, Kelly, and Elizabeth are known for lively storytelling.

“Kelly was the best very engaging and knowledgeable She made this tour perfect for me and my daughter Thank you Kelly so much we so appreciated you and this tour”

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13.Salem Witch Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 417 reviews · from $18Best value

Spend about 75 minutes at Salem Witch Museum, beginning with a 30-minute presentation on the 1692 trials using 13 life-size stage sets. Then join a staff-led exhibit on changing ideas about witches, with audio translations in eight languages and a Salem gift shop.

“The guides were all very friendly and knowledgeable. The museum is well set up and gives lots of interesting information.”

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14.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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