SALEM · GHOST AND HAUNTED TOURS IN SALEM
After dark the crowds thin and the town does its other job. These 15 lantern walks are compared on route, group size and how much is documented history versus told for effect.
Walk Salem after dark with a licensed local guide such as Sebastian, Raymond, Elaina, or Penny. This 75-minute tour covers the Witch Trials Memorial, Old Burying Point Cemetery, Gardner Pingree House, Old Town Hall, Saint Peter’s Church, and Essex Street, blending documented history with ghost stories.
“Raymond was highly entertaining and knowledgeable my 9&10 year olds really enjoyed his stories also.”
Walk Salem’s historic center with guides such as Dr. Vitka, Mike, or Vin, learning the facts behind the 1692 witch trials alongside tales of voodoo, vampires, and ghosts. You’ll visit old cemeteries, trial sites, filming locations, and haunted buildings, with time to examine your own photos for paranormal clues.
“Great tour. The guide was extremely knowledgeable. My husband and I had a wonderful time learning about the history of Salem.”
Meet your guide at Not Ya Mama’s Vegan Cafe for a brisk one-hour walk through Salem. Hear the true witch trial story at the Memorial and Burying Point, then visit Bewitched and Hocus Pocus locations, haunted sites, and historic squares. Guides include Allie, Chris, Misha, Jake, and others.
“Took Wicked Awesome Tours with a group of friends and it was a blast. The guide balanced Salem Witch Trials history with spooky lore and local humor, kept the group engaged, and covered key sites like the Witch Trials Memorial and nearby film spots in about an hour. Great value, clear storytelling, and a fun vibe for friends, would definitely book again!”
Walk downtown Salem with a local historian and paranormal investigator. In 90 minutes, you’ll visit the Witch Trials Memorial, cemeteries, Salem Green, Old Town Hall, and other dark-history sites, with guides such as Penny, Elaina, Bob, and April bringing the ghost stories to life.
“Elaina was a great guide and very knowledgeable! For first timers in Salem we got to learn a decent amount of history and stories about Salem and the witch trials! Definitely recommend! We even got two photos of ghosts. Look at the pics and you decide.”
Walk through central Salem with a licensed guide and hear researched stories tied to Bridget Bishop, Judge Corwin, Abigail Ropes, the Salem Athenaeum, and other haunted places. The one-hour route ends at Wicked Good Books and suits families, couples, and first-time visitors.
“Topher was an amazing guide! Fantastic storyteller and so knowledgeable! I highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for a better understanding of the area, a ghost hunt and some spine tingling history.”
Meet at 8 p.m. for a 90-minute adults-only walk through Salem with guides such as Patrick, John, Holly, and Jessica. Visit the Burying Point Cemetery, Hawthorne Hotel, Rockafellas, and Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall while hearing witch trial history, ghost stories, and dark local tales.
“What a scam of a tour company. Horrible tour. We didn’t stop at any of the places on the list. The tour was at least 40 people and the description said no more than 9 people. The tour says the cemetery admission is included. The tour guide said it was closed because of Columbus Day weekend. Another lie bc we saw tour groups enter the cemetery all weekend. They ruined our last night in Salem.”
Follow a costumed guide and lantern through Salem for 90 minutes, visiting Old Burying Point Cemetery, the Ropes Mansion garden, Witch House, and murder sites. Guides such as Scott, Bob, Glenn, and Stash are praised for strong storytelling, though the experience can vary by guide and crowded night.
“It was enjoyable but overcrowded and you could not hear very well at times. We enjoyed the Trolley tour better early in the day.”
Walk Salem with a lantern-carrying guide from US Ghost Adventures, visiting 4 to 8 sites in 60 to 90 minutes. Expect Old Town Hall, Old Burying Point Cemetery, Wicked Good Books, witch trial stories, and local ghost lore. Guides such as Sam, Patrick, and Elizabeth are known for lively storytelling.
“Matt was an amazing tour guide not only full of knowledge but great personality and made us laugh quite a few times. Spoke with him one on one in between two different locations just a super nice Guy. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone!!”
Start at East India Square with a Salem guide such as Jenna, Andy, Bella, or Susan, then walk to three bars and several haunted sites. Expect about 90 minutes of ghost stories, local history, drink recommendations, and time to order your own beverages. Groups are capped at 20 people.
“Female guide not good, she told few stories about Selam. Only 1 bar hunting. Too much talk about her life and promoting her book”
Walk Salem with an English-speaking US Ghost Adventures guide, stopping at up to four pubs and eight haunted sites. Hear stories of witchcraft, murder, bootleggers, and secret tunnels, with possible stops at Mercy Tavern, Rockafellas, Village Tavern, and Opus. Drinks cost extra, and all guests must be 21 or older.
“Our guide was so awesome and informative! We were late due to traffic and we were still able to enjoy our tour!”
Walk Salem with a certified English-speaking guide such as Kat, David, Carrie, or Trevor, hearing spooky tales at the Old Salem Gaol, Pickman House, Old Burying Point, and other downtown landmarks. Expect a 90-minute loop, plenty of history, and more atmosphere than outright fright.
“Really enjoyed this tour. It wasn’t too strenuous, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and I learned a good bit of history about Salem. I also appreciated that this was a local and female owned business.”
Start at Salem Old Town Hall at 8:00 pm for a 90-minute English walking tour led by guides such as Martin, John, Penny, or Allison. Hear Witch Trial history, haunted-building tales, cemetery lore, and simple ghost-hunting tips. Expect outdoor storytelling, possible group-size and hearing issues, and no admission to interiors.
“We were highly disappointed in this experience. The guide was not engaging or interesting AT ALL. She was nice but gave entirely too many facts that did not pertain to ghosts or hauntings. Lots of details but not the right ones. Also, many other guides touring at the same time had their groups laughing and they had microphones so you could hear them. We stayed for 2 locations of the tour and were bored to death ☠️”
Use the WalknTours app for a 40 to 50 minute self-guided walk from Ropes Mansion to the Salem Witch Trials Memorial. GPS directions, narration, music, and pause controls cover haunted buildings, the Bewitched statue, Harry Houdini, cemeteries, and Salem’s witch-trial past. One purchase works on up to four phones.
“The WalknTours app was easy to use, easy instructions to get the tour downloaded. The tour itself was accurate and well done. Price was right. Would definitely do another one.”
Join local guides such as Dr. Vitka or Mike for a 90-minute Salem walk linking witch trial sites, haunted cemeteries, voodoo lore, vampire culture, and documented paranormal stories. The tour costs $25, runs in English, and ends with a look at ghost-energy photographs.
“Amazing he was so knowledgable and we had a lot of fun”
Walk just over a mile through Salem with guides such as Sam, Bob, Rachel, or Stash, stopping at a cemetery and haunted buildings. Expect murder tales, fire stories, personal ghost reports, and a few eerie surprises for $25.
“Our tour guide Rachel was fantastic!! Animated and informative on all things Salem!!!”
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