Top Salem Halloween

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 licensed guide 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.

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.

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.

Immortalize your Salem vacation with a spooky set of photographs from Witch Cottage, a spellbinding set that features potions, spell books, and an altar adorned with tools for spell-casting and rituals. During this private session, you’ll dress up in a witch costume chosen by a personal stylist and benefit from the undivided attention of a personal photographer.

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 history of Salem, the notorious site of some of the historical witchcraft trials, is shrouded in misconceptions. Unravel the mystery of the town's past on this ghost tour that takes you to all of the main haunted attractions in Salem while offering insight into the town's history through research and eyewitness accounts.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

When you hear people talk about Salem, often times the first thing that comes to mind is Witches, and Halloween, and ghosts and spooky fun, but there's so much more lurking in the shadows. Salem is nearly 400 years old and just like all of us, it has a dark side. An underbelly wrought with stories for the ages. Join us for our 90 min evening walking tour as we wander through the shadows and hear stories about pirates and pepper, secrets of the oldest cemetery in Salem, brutal murders, strange legal battles, curses, spiders, torture, and of course a ghost story or two. We invite you to be part of our story and Uncover Salems dark past. -All tour guides are licensed by the City of Salem and are professional storytellers .