The 9 Tours in Salem That Earn Their Price

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

Follow a local historian through Salem from Old Town Hall to the Witch Trials Memorial. Hear the truth behind the 1692 hysteria, see the Bewitched statue, Ropes Mansion, McIntire District, and Witch House, and choose a lantern-lit evening departure. The entire tour stays outdoors, so wear good shoes and dress for the weather.

“Lisa was very informative and knowledgeable. She made the tour fun and memorable. Great experience!!”

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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 guide such as Sebastian, Penny, Raymond, or Elaina. Over 75 minutes, hear true tales of the 1692 Witch Trials, local murders, reported hauntings, and movie history while visiting the Memorial, Old Burying Point, Saint Peter’s Church, Gardner Pingree House, and Old Town Hall.

“Stacey was engaging and funny. Very knowledgeable. Giving extra little tidbits of information. Highly recommend”

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

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

Join a licensed guide such as Mike, Vin, or Dr. Vitka for a 90-minute Salem walk covering the Witch Trials, Tituba, Giles Corey, vampire folklore, cemeteries, haunted sites, and ghost photographs. Evening tours set the mood, while weekend afternoon departures offer more daylight. Bring comfortable shoes and a curious mind.

“Guide is very knowledgeable and you can tell he’s genuinely passionate about his craft. So much fun!”

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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

Follow a City of Salem licensed guide from the Halloween Museum through more than a dozen downtown sites tied to the 1692 Witch Trials and Salem’s later rise as a Halloween town. Sarah is often praised for her lively storytelling, careful treatment of the victims, and useful local tips. Expect about two hours of walking and standing, with dogs welcome.

“Sarah knew her information and kept a lively pace. She mixed some humor with the reality of the witch trials and also added some pop culture to the tour.”

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

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

Walk Salem after dark with a local historian and paranormal investigator. In 90 minutes, you’ll visit the Witch Trials Memorial, two cemeteries, Old Town Hall, Salem Green, Saint Peter’s Church, Gardner-Pingree House, and other sites. Guides such as Penny, Bob, April, Elaina, and Nix mix clear history with ghost stories and Hocus Pocus trivia.

“We absolutely loved this tour! Penny, our guide was amazing!! She was very knowledgeable and gave us an amazing tour. Highly recommend it!”

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

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

Join Witch City Walking Tours for a two-hour, English-language walk from Old Town Hall to the Salem Witch Trials Memorial. Guides such as Joe, Diane, Dean, and Hilary mix the 1692 trials with maritime history, architecture, ghost stories, and film locations. Expect outdoor sightseeing only, uneven sidewalks, and a rain-or-shine schedule.

“Our tour guide Joe was brilliant and We had an excellent experience on this Salem history and hauntings tour. Joe was extremely knowledgeable and did a fantastic job bringing Salem’s complex history to life. He explained the events of the witch trials clearly and spooky happenings in key locations around Salem. The tour was well paced, with plenty of interesting details about the town’s history, key locations, and the people involved in the trials. Joe was happy to answer questions and engaged the whole group. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Salem.”

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7.Salem Ghost Tours: Witches & Wicked Whispers

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

Spend 60 to 90 minutes walking Salem with an English-speaking guide from US Ghost Adventures. You’ll visit four to eight historic sites, including Old Town Hall, Old Burying Point Cemetery, Wicked Good Books, and possibly the Witch House area. Guides such as Sam, Patrick, Elizabeth, and Evian are known for lively storytelling, humor, and clear historical detail.

“What a night full of stories, places and ghosts!!! This was a must while in Salem! Sam, our tour guide was ohh soo entertaining and knowledgeable! My niece and I had a great time! Thank you.”

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8.Salem Witch Museum Admission Ticket

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

At the Salem Witch Museum, a 30-minute presentation uses 13 life-size stage sets, lighting, and narration to explain the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. A short guided exhibit then traces changing ideas about witches and witch hunts. Allow about 1 hour and 15 minutes, with audio translations in eight languages.

“the history was great, would have loved some live interactions with the story telling”

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9.Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 411 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Walk Salem’s historic center with an English-speaking US Ghost Adventures guide, stopping at up to four pubs and four haunted sites. Hear stories of witchcraft, murder, bootleggers, and secret tunnels, then buy drinks at venues such as Mercy Tavern, Rockafellas, or Village Tavern. Guides including Jena, Mason, Andy, and Bella are known for lively storytelling.

“was it really good tour our tour guide was really good he had a lot of good knowledge”

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