Ready to explore the haunted heart of Salem with the whole family? Join Ghost City Tours for a thrilling, ghost-filled journey through the city's most chilling stories and legendary locations! We’ve spent years digging up the real ghost stories, eerie folklore, and fascinating history behind Salem’s most haunted spots—including those tied to the infamous Witch Trials. From creepy corners to legen…
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(279)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 279 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation
Historically, Salem isn't known for positive outcomes from chatter, but that's just because there's never been a mouth like Lucinda Lipol's to do the job! While in The Witch City, suppress the urge to buy a tour peddling in shudders and gasps. You can just stay home and turn on Fox News for that. Instead, try having an hour of laughs with Lucinda as she wickedly pokes apart the history of Salem a…
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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 nobod…
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(133)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 133 reviews2 h 15 minFree cancellation
This is a Smartphone Guided ghost tour on our walking tour app. Go to the Ropes Mansion, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the spooky streets of Salem. 1 purchase works on 4 smartphones. Once you unlock the tour it does not expire and can be taken anytime. This offers spooky narration, theatrically crafted and music infused tour you can tak…
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(255)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 255 reviews50 minFree cancellation
400 years of history come alive in one of America's best award-winning historical walking tours! Join your guide: Salem native Jobian Day on an informative and entertaining adventure through downtown with a compelling and comprehensive retelling of the events in 1692 - while putting this notorious but often misunderstood event in the context of it's place in colonial and contemporary American his…
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(125)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 125 reviews1 h 15 minFree cancellation
Discover delicious, historic Salem, MA with our top-rated Morning Walks! Like a personal concierge, our Morning Walk is a history walk that gives a great overview of Salem's history, including our illustrious spice trade history, as well as information on Salem's thriving cultural and culinary scene. When we're finished you'll have great tips for dining, shopping and exploring while in Salem. Hig…
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(107)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 107 reviews1 h 50 min
Take an easy, 90-minute guided tour through the city's streets and stories to explore the events that shaped Salem, and still cast long shadows today. You'll hear about witches and Puritans, of course, but also about Nathaniel Hawthorne, the exotic spice trade, a Revolutionary War standoff, and the Great Fire that nearly wiped Salem off the map. We'll even visit one of the oldest graveyards in th…
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Step into the magic of Hocus Pocus with our enchanting movie location tour in Salem — the very town where the Sanderson sisters ran amok! We’ll meet at 7 Church Street, right in front of the popular vegan restaurant, where your evening of spells, stories, and Salem history begins. Your licensed professional local tour guide will share behind-the-scenes secrets, filming facts, and plenty of fun mo…
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(121)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 121 reviews1 hFree cancellation
Step into the shadows of Salem’s past on this group tour that dives deep into the dark legends and chilling true stories of the infamous Witch Trials of 1692. Walk the very streets where fear took hold, and uncover the eerie truths behind one of the most notorious chapters in Colonial America. Along the way, hear ghost stories, strange happenings, and tales that still haunt the city today. Led by…
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(100)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 100 reviews1 h 20 minFree cancellation
The witch trials made Salem infamous, but there’s so much more. Explore Salem’s critical role in the American Revolution, how it led the great Age of Sail, and all about the many important and famous people who’ve called Salem home. Experience as much of Salem's history as possible in our 90 minute tour. We'll discuss a little bit of everything, including the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, the Great Age…
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(122)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 122 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation
This tour is only given by Krystina, a historian specializing in the history of witchcraft that has presented academically both nationally and internationally. This tour will talk about the darker side of Salem's history: the reality of the witch trials (both within and out of Salem), the Old Witch Gaol, the old County Jail, and the victims of the Salem witch trials. This is an adult tour. We wil…
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(66)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 66 reviews2 hFree cancellation
Join us for an unforgettable night of hauntings and ghosts down the hallowed streets of Salem to uncover why Salem is the most haunted city in America. Tours are offered nightly, year-round. We’ll take you to the most haunted places in Salem for stories of the lesser-known tragedies, murders, and sordid events that took place here in Witch City. Are you ready to experience Salem’s most authentic…
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(69)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 69 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation
Join us for our Secrets of Salem Dark History tour--right in the heart of Witch City! You might be surprised to learn that Salem has a name that contradicts its image. The colonists chose the name Salem, which is the Hebrew word for peace, for the town in the seventeenth century. Salem, Massachusetts, was a significant American colonial town and a seaside hamlet with a maritime history. It exhibi…
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Salem’s “must do” for visiting families, Salem kids tours have captivated and inspired guests for over ten years. All of our guides are teachers who have a passion for history and a love for sharing stories with kids, Salem Kids Tours will inspire young learners, spark imagination, and invite kids to extend and share their knowledge after the tour is over. Our guides are committed to opening youn…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(50)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 50 reviews1 hFree cancellation
Step beyond the typical Salem ghost tour with Wicked Ghost Hunters. Our 90-minute paranormal walking tour is led by real paranormal investigators who share Salem’s haunted history along with firsthand experiences and evidence from locations our team has personally investigated. Visit some of Salem’s most haunted and historic locations, including the Hawthorne Hotel and Charter Street Cemetery. He…
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(94)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 94 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation
What you see in Real Pirates is an authentic true story of the riches pirate ever Sam Bellamy. You will see real pirate artifacts and treasure. You will also see parts of the real shipwreck of the Whydah, his famed pirate ship. You will get a small group tour of the museum with one of our directors or docents. Over 2000 5-star reviews!
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(55)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 55 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation
Uncover Salem's Witch Trial hysteria as you take steps through 1692. Discover Salem's haunting history with our immersive 1 hour walking tour that transports you to the heart of downtown Salem, MA. As you traverse the cobblestone streets and historic landmarks, you'll be immersed in the gripping tale of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, a period of mass hysteria that gripped this city. Guided by lo…
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(49)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 49 reviews1 h 15 min
Uncover the truth behind the infamous Salem Witch Trials with this self-guided walking tour of Salem, Massachusetts! See Salem Armory, the Old Burying Point Cemetery, the Witch House, the Salem Witch Trials Museum, the Hocus Pocus House, and more. Uncover Nathaniel Hawthorne's inspiration for his famous novels at The House of Seven Gables, plus the lesser-known stories at Old Towne Hall and Mercy…
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(78)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 78 reviews2 hFree cancellation
Have you ever been curious about the spirit world? Or are you a ghost denier? This 90 minute tour may change your mind! This tour dives into Salem’s paranormal activity using professional ghost-hunting equipment. We visit some of the most haunted locations in Salem on a journey to connect with the spiritual world. Our experts guides will instruct and offer techniques to seek out the spirits who h…
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(52)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 52 reviews1 h 30 min
The only tour in Salem to Enter a Haunted Building, See a collection of Haunted Objects and Hear their stories. On the tour: hear about Witch Mansion, World of Wizardry, Magic Parlor, Rockafellas, Joshua Ward House, Nocturne, the Pickman House, Pyramid Books, USS Salem Friendship, Coven Boutique, and More! During your journey you will see buildings and locations around Salem other tours don't vis…
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(45)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 45 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation
Ghostly Tales of Salem invites you to step into the chilling past of Salem, where past and paranormal meet. This ghost tour takes you through the streets and shadows of the historic town, uncovering the eerie secrets of the Salem Witch Trials and beyond. From spine-tingling tales of spirits to unsettling accounts of the accused, Ghostly Tales of Salem offers a captivating look into Salem’s haunte…
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Salem's spookiest, haunted *adults only* walking tour! Want a late night 1.25 hour long tour of all things creepy and shocking? We take you into Salem’s darkest corners and consecrate our otherworldly past by sharing our city’s sinister tales of deception, greed, torture, murder, curses and delve into the supernatural. Learn about Harry Houdini’s silver handcuffs and seances, multiple suicides an…
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(44)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 44 reviews1 h 15 min
Save $5 on two tours! Learn about Salem's dark past in "Steps Through 1692" OR "Wandering Witches" & then join us at night for "Salem's Spooky Specters" ghost tour. Choose from: 1. Wandering Witches @ 3:30pm: Have you ever wondered, "What is a real Witch?"Join us for an UNSCRIPTED Q & A, lasting approximately 30-45 minutes. Discover all you've ever wanted to know with a REAL WITCH. **This tour co…
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Grab hold of a broom for an electrifying adventure! Throughout history, witches and the occult have evolved from being shrouded in mystery, fear, and controversy to the center stage in Hocus Pocus and Practical Magic. Delve deeper into the roots of this mysterious and often misunderstood practice on a journey through the evolution of the occult.
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