Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour

4.9(133)2 h 15 minFree cancellationBy Witch City Walkabout

About this activity

Walk Salem's most haunted streets and uncover the fascinating true story of the 1692 witch trials — told the way only a lifelong local of old Salem can tell it. Named one of the best Salem walking tours by TripAdvisor in the Top 10 Salem Walking Tours of 2026. Enjoy Hocus Pocus stops, thrilling ghost stories - then be surprised along the way by Salem's lesser known history, and the question nobody thinks to ask: Why are there no Sheriffs in Salem anymore? Enter Salem's stunning McIntire District with Revolutionary War, maritime, and pirate tales woven throughout. This is a historical tour enriched with some beloved ghost stories. Dining, shopping and exploring recommendations on request. Perfect for families, couples, day trips from Boston, solo travelers, haunted history tours, friends, bachelorette parties, bridal parties, and curious kids. This tour is guided in English only. Our meeting point: East India Fountain, 158 Essex St, Salem MA 01970. About 2 hrs. Outdoors only, no entry.

What's included

✓Hidden Gems many visitors don't find on their own
✓Get All your Questions Answered!
✓Practical Magic Book Series - real life sites that inspired the stories!
✓A friendly local historian as your guide.
✓Authentic Salem Witch Trial History and Sites
✓Beloved Hauntings and Folklore of Salem
✓Harry Potter books - past influences and current presence in Salem today.
✓Plenty of Great Photo and Video Opportunities
✓Pass the Warren Museum and possibly glimpse the Annabelle Doll!
✓Salem's most popular stops such as The Witch Trial Memorial, The Samantha Statue and many more!
✓OCTOBER: Enjoy Salem without big crowds, book our 8:30am slot (October only) or our 8:00pm slot.
✓Salem's Iconic Downtown Area as well as a Beautiful Historic District.
✓Local Insider Recommendations for Dining, Shopping and Site Seeing by Request
✓Hocus Pocus Filming Locations
✓Surprising chapters of Salem's "other history".
✓2 Hours of Salem's 400 Years of Ghosts and History

Not included

✕Gratuities Not Included
✕Entry Into Buildings/Houses Not Included
✕Parking not included, tours leave on time so please plan for traffic and finding a spot.
✕Bathrooms not included along route while tour is running.
✕Any appropriate clothing or tools for our unpredictable, extreme Salem weather not included.
✕This tour is in English, other languages not offered at this time.
✕We can't wait for late guests. If late, see the itinerary to meet us at the next stops
✕Date/time changes are handled by Viator/TripAdvisor, NOT Witch City Walkabout.

Meeting and pickup

158 Essex Street Salem MA 01970. The Fountain between The Village Tavern and The Peabody Essex Museum

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
MOBILITY DEVICES: Many people take this tour with their own mobility scooters or wheelchairs, BUT PLEASE, keep in mind, we are an old historic city so the terrain is going to be uneven sometimes. Use your own discretion. We are very happy to have people with their own mobility devices on our tour! We will always accommodate you the best we can but visitors assume all responsibility and Witch City Walkabout will not be held liable. We do not provide mobility devices - Guests who need one should bring their own.
HEALTH RESTRICTIONS: Participating in this tour requires being able to physically complete a route of about 2 miles over the course of around 2 hours (on foot OR with your own mobility device) done at a walking pace with standing pauses of approximately one to several minutes at each tour stop. Most stops don't have seating available; guests will either stand or remain seated in their mobility devices (if they have brought their own) during tour stops. To keep the tour engaging and on schedule for the whole group, we're not able to slow the pace significantly or add extra rest stops along the way. We do not provide mobility devices — guests who need one should bring their own. Please keep in mind, while many people successfully take this tour with mobility devices and enjoy themselves, we are an old, historic city, so the terrain is going to be uneven sometimes. Use your own discretion. We are very happy to have people with mobility devices on our tour! We will always accommodate you the best we can but visitors assume all responsibility and Witch City Walkabout will not be held liable.
Tours run Rain or Shine! Prepare for all weather! Salem, MA can have quickly changing weather.
This tour covers about 2 miles in around 2 hours time.
Wear comfortable shoes, we walk 2 miles on uneven terrain, bricks, cobblestone etc.
This tour does not have bathroom breaks, be sure to use a bathroom before the beginning of the tour.
Tours start on time, plan for traffic if driving into Salem. Plan to secure parking/transportation/arrival to the tour early enough to be able to find our starting point at 158 Essex St, Salem MA (The East India Fountain) before the tour begins.
We are unable to wait for late guests, if you are late, we encourage you to look at our tour itinerary to see the next stops of the tour and meet up with us.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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