All Salem Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes

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.

1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation

Salem Ghost Tour

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.

Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

1 hourFree Cancellation

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.

The Official "Hocus Pocus" Movie Locations Tour of Salem

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.

Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour

2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Walk Salem’s dark past under moonlit streets and learn true stories of witch trials, haunted houses, and restless spirits. A clear, friendly voice leads you through historic places and shares tales that send chills. You start when you want. Pause to read old inscriptions, stand before haunted buildings, or peer down alleys where shadows linger. Visit The Witch House, the Old Burying Point Cemetery, The Custom House, and hidden corners locals whisper about. The guide also shows you secret paths others rarely walk. The tour works without internet. It gives you walking directions, spooky facts, and tips you’ll use again. The audio stays on your phone forever. Download the tour, put on your shoes, and explore Salem’s haunted history—step by step, story by story, at your own pace.

Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Amuck Hocus Pocus Locations Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Take a journey through 400 years of history with a local historian as your guide. Uncover the secrets of Witch City as we dive deep into the events surrounding the 1692 Salem Witch Trial. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of one of the darkest chapters in American history? Look no further than our immersive Salem Witch Trial Tour. We are beloved by tourists and Locals alike. With so many tours to choose from, look no further, do yourself a favor and book this tour! As you walk through Salem to visit historical sites, you will hear a jaw-dropping story covering Salem before the trials, what caused the witch hysteria, who were the judges and accusers, how residents responded to the accusations, who were the 20 victims, and how it all ended. HIGHLIGHTS: • Family Owned and Operated • Seasons storyteller and Local Historians with 10+ years of experience • Learn 400 years of Salem's rich history in one tour • Loved by locals and tourists alike!

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.

Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Witch City Broom Making Workshop in Salem

Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

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. Hear about reported paranormal activity and discover what our investigators experienced during actual investigations, including unexplained EMF activity, EVPs, and other evidence. Guests also have the opportunity to use paranormal investigation equipment during the tour, making this an interactive experience rather than just another ghost-story walk. 90-minute paranormal walking tour -(RAIN OR SHINE!) Led by real paranormal investigators Hear firsthand investigation experiences and evidence Visit haunted and historic Salem locations Meet at the Wicked Ghost Hunters kiosk inside Witch City Mall

Salem Paranormal Ghost Tours

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!

Salem and The Witch Trials

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Salem Ghosts: Witches & Wicked Whispers Guided Walking Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

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.

Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

Explore the chilling history of the Salem Witch Trials on this self guided audio driving tour on our self-guided tour app, which takes you through the key sites of the infamous trials. Visit Proctor's Ledge, the confirmed execution site of nineteen innocents, and we drive by the Rebecca Nurse Homestead (this is often closed with limited hours), the only preserved home of an executed victim. Uncover the stories behind these haunting events as you drive through Salem, Peabody, and Danvers at your own pace, with offline GPS-guided narration enhancing your experience. Perfect for history enthusiasts seeking an insightful and flexible exploration of this dark chapter in American history. - Visit significant sites including Broad Street Cemetery and Gallows Hill - Enjoy a self-guided experience with professional narration - Explore at your own pace, spending 3-5 hours as you choose - Offline access ensures a hassle-free journey through Salem's history

Salem Witch Trials Driving Tour to See the Real Witch Trial Sites

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour

1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours

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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, planning tools, scenic stops, and local 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.

Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

Best Historic Overview of Salem Walking Tour

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.

Black Cat Ghostly Night Tour in Salem

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Haunted Footsteps Best Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour

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What are people saying about Salem

Salem Ghost Tour

Lindsey_I, Nov 2026

Not a ghost tour, but still great!

Ryan was THE BEST! We really enjoyed our tour. He was funny, engaging, and clearly passionate about the history. This was NOT a ghost tour. It was a history of some of the accused witches. There was one stop where a murder occurred. If you’ve already booked a history tour and were hoping for something spooky, this wasn’t it. BUT we ended up enjoying it because our guide was great!

Witch City Broom Making Workshop in Salem

Kimberly_G, Nov 2026

Loved setting our...

Loved setting our intentions before room making. She helped us through the whole thing and made it very entertaining and fun. There were lots of options to choose from. Plus, they will ship it to your house for you for only $40. A really fun experience.!!! highly recommend!!!

Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour

arosemorose, Nov 2026

Great tour and tour guide

Definitely had an awesome tour. Our guide April was super knowledgeable and charismatic, I'm really glad I went with a local group because I didn't know bigger/corporate tour groups that aren't local started tours on the area! They take you to see all of the sights, nothing will be skipped

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

Hannah_W, Nov 2026

Fun and Informative Ghost Tour of Salem

Joe was an excellent tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and super engaging the whole time. I would definitely recommend doing this tour at the beginning of your trip so you have the rest of your days to explore more of what you learned about, like we did!

The Official "Hocus Pocus" Movie Locations Tour of Salem

Jill_O, Nov 2026

Take JOE’S Hocus Pocus Walking Tour!

Joe is very dedicated and knowledgeable about the subject of his tour! He treats the tour and his guests like each is his own personal goal to FUN AND SUCCESS. He not only keeps everyone involved with his fun approach, he makes sure we are safe as well. He is a natural!

Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

Terrilyn_R, Nov 2026

Phenomenal Guide! Bucket List Worthy!

Sarah was absolutely phenomenal! She’s everything you hope for in a guide and more! She’s extremely personable and encourages the group to ask questions, never making you feel rushed. She’s incredibly intelligent and well-versed in not only the history of Salem but all of those little nuggets you may not find in books. Sarah truly makes the history come alive! Thank you, Sarah, for being a part of our “bucket list” trip to Salem during Halloween! ~ The Richards Family

Satanic Salem Walking Tour

Derek_B, Nov 2026

Thomas is an amazing...

Thomas is an amazing guide. He gives real perspectives on what happened and the why of what happened in Salem. His dog is adorable, and I feel like I could have spent all day listening to him. I HIGHLY recommend this tour. We did it on our last night in Salem and it really drove home the history here. Great job 🙏🏼

Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

Leah_B, Nov 2026

Very good walking tour

This tour was filled with great historical facts about Salem and the Salem witch trials which, along with the quick wit of Misha - our tour guide - made for an exceptional tour around downtown Salem. For such a short walking distance, I still felt I learned quite a bit about some of the landmarks of Salem and their history. Excellent beginner's tour to the Salem witch trials!

Amuck Hocus Pocus Locations Tour

Stacy_S, Nov 2026

Fun with friends

We got there and everyone was very friendly and informative. We had a tour guide named Finn. He was very nice and energetic. He asked trivia questions. We thought instead if handing out candy that you can get anywhere, he should have swag from the movie Hocus Pocus. Like buttons or bags. Something cute to give to the trivia winners.

Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

Gregory_P, Oct 2026

The Perfect Way to Experience Salem on Halloween Eve!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fantastic Experience in Salem – Highly Recommend! We had an amazing time on the Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl! If you’re planning a trip to Salem, especially during the Halloween season, this is definitely an experience worth adding to your itinerary! Our tour guide, Andrew, was absolutely fantastic! He was extremely knowledgeable about Salem’s history, entertaining, and engaging throughout the entire experience. He did a great job sharing interesting stories and historical details while keeping the atmosphere fun and relaxed. You could tell he genuinely enjoyed what he was doing, which made the tour even better. We booked our tour for Halloween Eve (October 30), which is one of the busiest times of the year to visit Salem. The streets were packed, restaurants and bars were busy, and lines were everywhere. One of the unexpected perks of booking this tour was that we were able to bypass some of the long lines at a few of the establishments to grab drinks. Being able to enjoy the nightlife without spending so much time waiting was a huge bonus, especially during Halloween weekend! What we really enjoyed was the combination of Salem’s haunted history, local establishments, and the opportunity to experience the city’s nightlife in a fun and unique way. It was a great balance of learning about Salem while enjoying drinks and the Halloween atmosphere. Andrew truly made the experience memorable, and having a knowledgeable guide who knows the area made navigating such a busy evening much more enjoyable. Whether you’re visiting Salem for the first time or returning to experience the Halloween festivities, I would absolutely recommend the Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl. It’s a fun way to explore the city, learn some interesting history, and enjoy a few drinks along the way. Five stars all around! Thanks to Andrew for a great evening and a memorable Salem experience!

The Salem Witch Walk

patricia_o, Oct 2026

Pest- Lorelei will know what I mean

Lorelei who I unfortunately did not get to meet, is a wonderful owner and honestly is a joy to work with. She was refreshingly REAL and I enjoyed our interactions very much. That said- it was the same with our witch Will. He was funny and serious at the same time.. and very informative! I will very much treasure my protection stone. You should go!