The 7 Best Walking Tours in Salem

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 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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3.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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4.2.5-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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5.Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

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

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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6.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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7.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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