SALEM · SALEM WITCH TRIALS TOURS
The trial sites are scattered and half of them are unmarked, so this is a tour that lives or dies on the guide. These 15 cover the meeting house ground, the jail, Proctor’s Ledge and the memorial, priced and timed honestly.
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!! 😁🧹🌕”
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 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.”
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.”
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.”
Walk Salem’s witch-trial sites with a licensed English-speaking guide, including the former courthouse, jail, Bridget Bishop’s land, and the Witch Trials Memorial. Guides such as Jeffrey add context, humor, and difficult questions to this outdoor-only, 90-minute tour.
“They should stay away from this tourist trap …. Crowds , lack of parking , inability to visit areas , long lines for food …… traffic !”
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!!”
Spend 1.5 hours walking just over a mile through Salem with guides such as Christine, Bob, Mark, James, and Stache. Visit sites tied to the accused and judges, hear personal stories, and trace how fear, politics, and family rivalries fueled the 1692 trials.
“Our tour guide was amazing. She has such great knowledge and has a lovely personality!”
Ride the ferry from Boston to Salem, then follow an English-speaking guide through Witch Trials landmarks, the Witch House, Burying Point, Hocus Pocus locations, and more. Sun through Thursday includes the Salem Witch Museum. Friday and Saturday include Real Pirates. You also get free time for lunch and shopping.
“Elizabeth was a wonderful guide! She was extremely knowledgeable about the Salem area. Enjoyed the tour very much! Terri K Burbank CA”
Walk 3.4 miles through Salem with an English-speaking guide such as Hilary, Michael, Ryan, or Violet. Visit five Hocus Pocus filming sites, hear about Salem’s witch trials and maritime past, play trivia, and receive a small swag bag. The tour ends at Pioneer Village, not downtown.
“Our guide Topher was amazing, he was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable not only about the movie but about Salem and pointed out other history along the way and encouraged us to ask questions about anything”
At Witch Pix in Salem, a stylist helps you choose one costume from more than 400 options, then a photographer directs your poses on the Olde Salem Village set. The 45-minute session includes styling, photography, and digital photo preparation for groups of up to five.
“This was SO much fun! I’ve never done a dress up photo shoot before but figured I couldn’t miss out on dressing up as a witch in Salem! There were so many outfit options and the staff made sure we loved what we were wearing! The photographer gave us ideas but also let us do our own thing if we wanted. It was a ton of fun with awesome pictures to remember the experience. I’m doing all the themed photo shoots on vacation from now on!”
At Witch Pix in Salem, an in-house stylist helps you choose from more than 400 costumes before a photographer directs a 45-minute shoot on the Witch Cottage set. You receive a full digital gallery, with space for up to four people. Hair, makeup, wigs, and footwear are not included.
“My husband and I had so much fun with this! The staff was friendly and walked us through the whole process! Lots of outfits to choose from and something for everyone!”
At Salem’s Old Town Hall, English-speaking instructors guide you through building and decorating a personal witch broom. Choose broomcorn colors, ribbons, charms, and earthy details, then take home a handmade Salem keepsake. Arrive 10 minutes early: stairs are required and late entry is not allowed.
“Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly! She was very helpful too! Highly recommended!”
Walk Salem at 6 p.m. with a guide such as Anna, Holly, John, Bridget, or Tobin, visiting the Witch House, Burying Point Cemetery, Peabody Essex Museum, and Witch Trials Memorial. This is an outdoor tour only, so you will see the sites from the street rather than enter them.
“Had a very exciting tour. The guide, Anna, was very informative and thorough at each spot. She problem solved like a pro when things got congested at some spots. I highly recommend taking this tour.”
Take the ferry from Boston to Salem, visit the Salem Witch Museum Sunday through Thursday or Real Pirates Salem Friday and Saturday, then follow a small-group walking tour past the Witch Trials Memorial, Ropes Mansion, Witch House, and more. Guides such as Elizabeth and Cameron add local context, with free time for lunch and shopping.
“Tour guide was good- this post is not about him. The description of the tour online is not accurate. We took a ferry over to Salem and stopped at 5 places before the tour guide told us we were on our own from that point on…mind you it was nRead more”
Pick a walk, a hull, a plate or a ghost story.
