Top Salem Art & Culture

Learn about Salem’s mysterious past on this guided walking tour of the city. Follow your historian guide through Salem, listening to 400 years of history, and admire the old architecture that dates back to the early colonial period. Find out the truth about the 1692 Salem Witch Trial hysteria, which has influenced literature and pop culture. For a spookier experience, select the nighttime tour led by lantern light.

Capture your inner mystic on a witch-themed photo shoot in Salem. Choose from among 300 different witch and wizard costumes to suit your personal supernatural style, and pose against a 3-dimensional backdrop designed to mimic the Olde Salem Village of 1692. An in-house stylist and professional photographer help you look your bewitching best and capture several different poses.

Experience 400 years of history in just a few hours with this award-winning guided walking tour of America’s spookiest city: Salem. This tour takes you on an in-depth exploration of downtown, stopping at more than 12 historically significant locations to delve into the infamous Witch Trials. Local guides tell the stories of Salem’s witchy past with an entertaining mix of history, legend, and pop culture.

Learn the true history of the Salem Witch Trials and visit the key locations from this dark chapter in American history with this themed walking tour. Hear about the accusers and the accused as you take in the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Burying Point, and other landmarks tied to this 17th-century scandal. Plus, visit the city’s most notorious haunted spots, filming locations for the movie “Hocus Pocus”, and other must-see local attractions.

Make your very own witch's broom in Salem in this unique, small-group workshop that offers a sense of place. Whether for your home, as souvenir, or to ward off evil, you’ll choose your materials and receive clear instructions to craft your custom broom. Flex your creativity as you choose your handle, broomcorn, ribbons, trinkets, and other decorations to personalize this one-of-a-kind gift from Salem.

Unlike other Salem walking tours, this witch walking tour is led by a practicing witch, so you can learn about the history of witchcraft, as well as how it’s practiced today. Walk through the streets of Salem and learn about the dos and don'ts of modern-day witchcraft, stopping at Salem's Old Burying Point Cemetery along the way.

This murder and mystery walking tour of Salem is a great option for travelers who want a break from hearing exclusively about the history of the Salem witch trials. Mix things up by listening to tales of grisly murders and sinister ghost sightings as your guide leads you to the spookiest sights in Salem. This tour is suitable for teens and adults, but not for under-13s.

The mere mention of Salem conjures images of witch trials and macabre mishaps. But this haunted history tour takes you on a lantern-lit journey beyond the common tales to places of alleged haunting. Explore an atmospheric cemetery, visit buildings some think are inhabited by restless souls, and listen to paranormal stories delivered by an entertaining storyteller. A charged atmosphere is guaranteed on this tour.

Uncover the dark past and mysterious legends of Salem on this haunted history walking tour. Expert historians and paranormal investigators help separate fact from fiction while retelling the events of the 1692 witch trials and leading you through Salem’s most notorious sites. Escape the gimmicks and delve into authentic tales of voodoo, witchcraft, vampires, and ghost sightings that have left their mark on the infamous New England town.

Set sail at along the Massachusetts' North Shore, during your visit to Salem. Board the historic schooner yacht What and If and drift along the coastline, taking in the sights of Salem. Relax on the deck or take a turn at the wheel of this beautifully restored classic sailing yacht, which was built in 1939 by General George Patton. Soft drinks and bottled water are provided, and a cash bar is available on board.

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.

Looking for a Salem experience that’s fun for kids without being too scary? This slightly spooky walking tour is designed for kids ages 6 and up, blending intriguing true tales from Salem’s past with mild ghost stories. Follow a quiet, picturesque route just off the busy downtown streets—perfect for avoiding the crowds—before ending at The Witch House., established in 1655.

Discover delicious, historic Salem, MA with our top-rated Morning Walks! Like a personal concierge, our Morning Walk 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 are done you'll have great tips for dining, shopping and exploring while in Salem. Highly recommend taking our Walk as early in your Salem trip as possible! Our Morning Walks begin in the downtown area. We start with a fresh baked locally made breakfast treat. You'll also be provided in advance a 10% off code for coffee or tea prior to tour. We'll then walk and learn about key points of interest in our downtown and waterfront areas. We end in the waterfront area with a spice tasting. If you have any questions or dietary issues, or if you have a large private group - please email us prior to tour date. More info on all our tours or for group tours please visit our website.

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 movie trivia along the way. Our first stop is beautiful Salem Common, where Max and Allison share their charming flirtation scene. You’ll stand where the iconic moment took place. We see Old Town Hall, the unforgettable setting of the Halloween party. Your guide will share trivia about how it became one of the film’s most memorable scenes. Finally, we make our way to the stunning Ropes Mansion, famously known as Allison’s House. Guests will enjoy interactive trivia from Hocus Pocus, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of opportunities to relive their favorite moments from the film.

The Salem Witch Trials was a period in history that is easily misunderstood. On this walking tour of Salem, follow your guide to main sites such as the witchcraft memorial and courthouse, as you listen to true tales of paranormal activity, centuries-old murder & astounding history. Plus, this Salem walking tour starts in the late afternoon leaving you plenty of time to fill up the rest of your day with activities.

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 history. Along the way, you will see locations where these events occurred as well as modern attractions and local recommendations- giving you not only a better knowledge of Salem's history- but the information to better navigate and enjoy your visit to the Witch City. Join us today on the tour that has delighted thousands- now in its third season in our new home at Wicked Awesome Tours!

Get bewitched in Salem on a walking tour of the real-life filming locations featured in the hit 1993 film *Hocus Pocus* starring Better Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy. Fans will recognize places such as Pioneer Village and the Dennison House, plus there's plenty of local insight about Salem's infamous witch trials, maritime history, and other interesting trivia along the way.

All tour guides are entertaining local comedians that will bring you laughter AND history on your Spooky Ramen Tours experience. They are all Salem certified tour guides and brings both history with humor on the tour - a perfect combination for your Salem trip. All ages enjoy this tour (families, couples, single travelers) and they provide a custom experience to all including walking to other locations after the tour. and KIDS FREE!

Wander through the mystique of Salem on this guided Candlelit Ghostly Walking Tour, exploring the city's haunted history. Discover notorious sites such as the Joshua Ward House and the Old Salem Prison, while your guide shares chilling tales of spectral encounters. Learn the art of ghost photography and uncover the secrets behind spectral evidence. Ideal for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike, this tour runs daily in October, ensuring an unforgettable experience in one of America's most haunted towns. - Guided tour through Salem's haunted sites and buildings - Expert insights on ghost photography and spectral evidence - Explore highlights like Howard St. Cemetery and Lyceum - Tours available weekdays at 7pm and weekends every half hour until 10pm

When night falls across Salem, it's the perfect time to explore the city’s spooky and sinister past on a haunted history tour. On this top-rated walk through one of America's most haunted places, follow a guide who is deep-rooted in the town's history and paranormal activities. Walk along lamplit streets while listening to legends and true tales of witchcraft, murder, mayhem, and more. Visit sites related to the infamous 17th-century Salem Witch Trials, and hear about the ghostly spirits said to still rattle through the town’s historic homes and graveyards.

If you want to explore Salem's haunted history without getting lost in the crowd, go at your own pace with an affordable, self-guided smartphone tour. Simply download the touring app to your phone, and start and stop the tour on your own schedule as the pre-recorded narrator shares the history of haunted locales like the Ropes Mansion, Salem Witch House, and Old Burying Point Cemetery, where many witch trial victims were laid to rest.

North Shore Tours Presents: An exclusive small group walking tour that explores the real events of 1692. In a group of ten or less learn how accusations, spectral evidence, and fear spread through colonial Massachusetts and led to the Salem Witch Trials.

Travelers who aren’t afraid of a good spooky tale or spine-chilling experience will love this 75-minute guided evening tour of Salem. Learn all about Salem’s spooky history as you visit haunted sites, former crime scenes, and places that inspired ghost stories and literature. Your guide will keep you entertained as you walk the city at night, looking over your shoulder and jumping at your shadow along the way.