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.

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.

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.

Let the witches FLY!!! The Magick Broom is here to make your flying dreams come true. Well, the look anyway ;) Green Screen Technology Portraits and Flying gifs, create a new experience and photographic imagery worthy of your social media feed. Experience includes costume dressing with a stylist, shooting multiple shots on our specialized broomstick, and choosing your top pick portraits for full digital processing. Stylists will assist with one costume out with a short dress and cape and a pointy witch hat! Broomstick accommodates 1 Witch, maximum weight 175 lbs IF SOLD OUT in October, look for our Witch Cottage or Olde Salem Village Photo Shoot alternative.

Learn all about Salem's dark history and the witch trials at your own pace with this private, self-guided audio tour. Start and complete the tour whenever it suits you, enjoying offline capability and stories that play automatically via your phone’s GPS. Includes a full itinerary, tips, photos, and videos. Lifetime access lets you use the tour anytime, on any trip.

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.

Explore the best of Salem’s nightlife scene while delving into its notorious spooky history. Visit a range of cozy taverns and trendy cocktail bars, hearing chilling accounts of local witchcraft and on-site hauntings. Make stops at eerie landmarks in between for added thrill.

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.

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.

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!

Step into the mystical realm of Salem with the Within A Witching Hour Spellcasting experience. This interactive ritual, led by modern-day witches, invites you to learn the art of spellcasting in an engaging setting. Participate in crafting your own spell as you discover the secrets of a ritual casting circle within Burying Point Production's black box theater. This unique opportunity offers an unforgettable glimpse into the world of witchcraft and magic. Secure your spot to ensure you don’t miss out on this captivating experience.

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.

North Shore Tours Presents: One of Salem's most unique History tours, presented by a veteran who has traveled to war memorial sights, museums, and battlefields around the world. Offering an in-depth look at an often forgotten part of Salem's rich 400-year history. A place for veterans and history fans to connect and share stories.

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.

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.

WALK AMONG US : THE SALEM HORROR TOUR !

One hour of Murders and Mystery - Horror and History! Set by the streetlights of Salem’s Downtown District. You and your licensed tour guide will journey through 400 years of Salem’s most infamous chapters - From the Salem Witch Trials to notorious murders this tour weaves real history while exploring the modern city through the lenses of it’s Horror, Goth, Emo and Punk-Rock Alternative community. This tour was created by Salem born Actor, Performer and Creator Jobian Day. Over his 30+ years in Music, Radio, Film, Television and Art, This tour is a celebration of all of the amazing parts of Salem’s vibrant 21st Century Renaissance.

This tour is for Adults and Chaperoned Youth with Awesome Parents. No intolerance is welcome. Public Drinking and excessive inebriation are strictly forbidden.

Step into the world of Hocus Pocus with a delightful walking tour through Salem, showcasing key filming locations from the beloved movie. This leisurely paced adventure is accessible for families and Hocus Pocus enthusiasts alike. An engaging guide shares behind-the-scenes tales and local legends that inspired the film, ensuring even the most devoted fans discover something new. Enjoy a magical afternoon exploring charming downtown Salem and immerse yourself in the enchanting lore of the Sanderson Sisters. - Discover iconic filming locations from Hocus Pocus in Salem - Enjoy an easy walking tour, perfect for all ages - Learn behind-the-scenes stories and local lore from an expert guide - Ideal for families, film buffs, and curious fans of all ages

North Shore Tours Presents: A unique tour into Salem's long history with the film industry and Hollywood. We will stop at several iconic filming locations from different movies and tv series that have been filmed in or take place in Salem.

Walk Salem's most haunted streets and uncover the devastating 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. step into 400 years of mesmerizing ghost stories and Salem history. Enjoy Hocus Pocus filming locations. Be shocked by Salem's lesser known witch trial history, and the question nobody thinks to ask: Why are there no Sheriffs in Salem anymore? Discover Salem's Revolutionary War history, maritime past, and pirate tales. Tours end with 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. Meeting point: East India Fountain, 158 Essex St, Salem MA 01970. About 75 mins. Outdoors only, no entry. See you in Salem!

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.

Delve into Salem’s past beyond the notorious witch trials on a walking tour that ties four centuries of history into the context of this modern Massachusetts town. Stop at important landmarks in the historic center and learn about Salem's seaport origins, early colonial culture, and illustrious former residents from a guide who knows all the details.

Discover pirate history in Salem, Massachusetts with a ticket to an interactive exhibition. Learn about the real-life stories of pirates as you explore the exhibit at your own pace. Listen to an audio guide as you see pirate treasure including coins and jewelry, retrieved from a shipwreck. Check out the discovery lab and immerse yourself in the history of pirates off the coast of Cape Cod.

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 and leaves you wondering if the town will put her to the stake before your next visit. Some say she already has quite the flaming nature. Please understand that due to Lucinda's radically limber mouth, this tour is for ADULTS ONLY and proof of age is required.