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The 15 Best Salem Tours & Walks

79 tours  ·  from $8

Salem does 1692, and it also does gift shops. The 15 below sort the court-record walks from the ghost theatre, with prices, walking distances and a note on which ones need booking weeks out in October.

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour - The Bewitched statue and Salem’s modern image
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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

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 a local historian through the Witch Trials Memorial, Essex Street, McIntire District, Ropes Mansion, and Witch House. Choose daytime or lantern-lit evening departures. Expect lively storytelling, modern witchcraft, ghost lore, and outdoor stops only.

“Lisa was amazing!! We had a great time. The hand warmers were a great touch for our cold day. It was a good mix of witches, architecture and spooky ghost lore.”

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Salem's Best Ghost Tour - Meeting at 127 Essex Street
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Salem’s Best Ghost Tour

2.Salem’s Best Ghost Tour

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

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.”

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Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour - Starting at New Liberty Street
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Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

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

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

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.”

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Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem - The middle of the route adds Salem beyond the witch trials
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Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

4.Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

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

Walk Salem with a City-licensed guide, often Sarah, for nearly two hours of witch-trial history, local lore, and pop-culture context. Starting at the Halloween Museum, the route visits more than 12 downtown sites and returns to the meeting point. Dogs and service animals are welcome.

“Highly recommend. We had a great time. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and incredibly entertaining!”

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Satanic Salem Walking Tour - Starting at Derby Square
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Satanic Salem Walking Tour

5.Satanic Salem Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,635 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk downtown Salem with Thomas, a lively guide who connects the witch trials, occultism, spiritualism, religion, tourism, and modern Salem. The 90-minute route begins and ends at Derby Square. Expect real history, sharp humor, no ghost tales, and possibly a visit from the tour’s canine sidekick, Satan.

“Amazing tour! I’ve taken other tours and didn’t stay till the end lol i definitely stayed for this one!”

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Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour - Walking the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall
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Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour

6.Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,488 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Walk Salem after dark with guides such as Samantha, Danielle, William, and Violet, hearing murder and ghost stories beyond the witch trials. The outdoor route starts at Old Town Hall, passes haunted sites and the Bewitched Statue, and ends at Burying Point Cemetery. Ages 13 and up.

“Danielle was fantastic! Highly recommend. Very knowledgeable and knows how to tell a story! She kept it very interesting!”

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The Salem Witch Walk - Casting the opening magic circle
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The Salem Witch Walk

7.The Salem Witch Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,301 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Meet a practicing witch at Crow Haven Corner for a one-hour walk through Salem. You’ll cast a magic circle, join three spells, visit Old Burying Point Cemetery, learn about modern witchcraft, and receive a discount at the historic witch shop.

“Our experience was the best I would definitely do it again. Our witch was amazing very knowledgeable and a great sense of humor, we loved him!! 😁🧹🌕”

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Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts! - The Witch Trials Memorial: a serious start
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Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

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

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

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!”

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2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour - The McIntire Historic District and its grand homes
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2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour

9.2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk historic Salem with Kenneth, a local guide who connects Indigenous peoples, Puritans, Patriots, merchants, and seafarers to the city’s streets and homes. Expect a 2.5-hour outdoor tour with no interior visits, small-group attention when numbers allow, and stories told with care, humor, and occasional song.

“Fantastic history tour! While it felt like a lot of the Halloween Salem experience could be kitschy and frivolous, it was wonderful to take this superbly lead tour that took the history of Salem seriously and respectfully while still being exceptionally entertaining and informative. Very highly recommend.”

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Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour - The Witch Trials Memorial and the cost of a name
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Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

10.Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

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

Walk Salem with a local guide for 90 minutes, visiting the Witch Trials Memorial, Witch House, former jail and court sites, and more. Guides such as Bob bring the 1692 story to life, while old images help explain buildings that no longer exist. Expect standing, uneven sidewalks, and all-weather conditions.

“The guide was cool and knowledgeable. Good experience. This does focus on the witch trials. Not a hard walk at all.”

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Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour - The Witch Trials Memorial puts the story in place
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Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour

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

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

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.”

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Salem "Hocus Pocus" Movie Locations Tour (31st Anniversary) - Broad Street Cemetery and Salem’s darker past
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Salem “Hocus Pocus” Movie Locations Tour (31st Anniversary)

12.Salem “Hocus Pocus” Movie Locations Tour (31st Anniversary)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 664 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Walk about 3 miles through Salem with a local guide, visiting five Hocus Pocus locations including Old Town Hall, Ropes Mansion, Broad Street Cemetery, and Pioneer Village. Expect fast outdoor walking, movie trivia, Salem history, photo stops, and no building interiors. Pioneer Village entry costs $5 when open.

“We had such a wonderful time doing the Hocus Pocus tour. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable about the movie as well as Salem history. It was an active tour and we walked 2 plus miles but didn’t really notice because it was fun and entertaining.”

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Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Old Town Hall in Derby Square
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Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour

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

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

Walk from Old Town Hall through Salem’s McIntire and Chestnut Street districts with an English-speaking licensed guide. Expect witch-trial history, maritime stories, ghost tales, architecture, and film connections. Guides such as Joe, Diane, Dean, and Hilary are known for clear, lively storytelling.

“The tour was amazing!! Joe was very knowledgeable, and he's really good at his job. It was a great mix of history and ghost stories, which left us craving for more. We absolutely recommend it! It was worth every penny.”

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Schooner Fame Sailing Tour - What you see around Salem Sound
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Schooner Fame Sailing Tour

14.Schooner Fame Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 571 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Join Captain Mike and the crew of the replica privateer schooner Fame from Pickering Wharf in downtown Salem. During this roughly 1-hour-40-minute sail, you can help raise the sails, steer, hear stories about Salem Sound, and watch the cannon fire. Children under five are not allowed.

“The crew so nice, let you steer schooner and very informative. Had a great time today! Definitely recommend this excursion.”

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Salem Ghost Tour: Witches & Wicked Whispers - The Witch House and Judge Jonathan Corwin
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Salem Ghost Tour: Witches & Wicked Whispers

15.Salem Ghost Tour: Witches & Wicked Whispers

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

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.”

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