Top Massachusetts Halloween

The Halloween tour is unique because you get to visit Salem and receive historical information not just on Salem, but the popular holiday itself. Salem is a Halloween city, and some would even say it's the Halloween capital. Many people enjoy coming to Salem during October to celebrate Halloween. This tour allows visitors to come to Salem anytime during the touring season to learn about both. Don't miss the opportunity to learn about your favorite holiday and how important it is to the city of Salem. Get the full experience of Halloween with Tales of Salem: Halloween Tours!

See a different side of Salem, which is well-known for its spooky stories. Instead, you’ll visit some of the city’s candy shops, including the oldest candy shop in the United States, Ye Olde Pepper Companie. Your guide will lead you through town, stopping at highlights and candy shops along the way. Visit places you wouldn’t know about otherwise, and meet fellow sweet-tooths.

Experience the best of New England’s marine wildlife on this guided whale-watching cruise around the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Hop on a high-speed boat in Boston that gets to and from the whales in the least amount of time possible. Look out for humpback and fin whales, plus Atlantic white-sided dolphins, with the help of a naturalist guide. The on-board galley offers food and beverages for purchase during the trip.

Give yourself the best chance of seeing whales in the wild on this half-day boat tour from Gloucester to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Hop on a high-speed catamaran that gets to and from the whales in the least amount of time possible. Once there, look out for humpback and fin whales, plus Atlantic white-sided dolphins and harbor porpoises with the help of a naturalist guide. The on-board galley offers hot meals, snacks and beverages for purchase during the trip.

Don’t let time determine whether to see Boston or Salem. Visit both towns with the help of a quick and comfortable catamaran. This high-speed ferry service travels from Boston to Salem (or vice versa). Enjoy the scenic adventure from the upper or lower deck of the boat—or just relax at the lounge inside. An onboard galley offers food and beverages for purchase. Upon arrival, many top attractions are within walking distance. For Round Trip, you will need to purchase two separate one way tickets - one departing from Boston and one departing from Salem.

The Haunted Harbor Tour isn’t just a boat ride—it’s a journey into the shadowy side of America’s oldest seaport. While other tours skim the surface, we take you deeper, blending true local history with spine-tingling ghost lore you won’t hear anywhere else. From the deck of our vessel, you’ll see Plymouth’s most storied landmarks—Plymouth Rock, the Mayflower II, Burial Hill, Cole’s Hill, Bug Light, and more—exactly as they appear under the cover of night. Every stop along our route comes alive through vivid storytelling, researched local legends, and the natural drama of the harbor after dark. You’ll feel the sea breeze, hear the lap of waves against the hull, and see the silhouettes of centuries-old landmarks as their ghost stories unfold. Our small-group setting ensures a more personal, immersive experience—plenty of time to soak in the eerie atmosphere between tales. It’s equal parts history, mystery, and pure New England coastal magic.