All Salem Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Requiem for Salem Walking Ghost Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

This walking tour is the only experience in Salem dedicated entirely to its rich literary world exploring bookshops and stories shaped by the city’s unique history. Rather than focusing on well‑known legend and folklore, this tour weaves together historical, cultural, and literary perspectives, guiding travelers through locations tied to poets, authors, traditional storytellers, and written works inspired by Salem. Guests gain a deeper understanding of the city through the lens of literature, discovering how words, ideas, and stories have helped shape Salem’s identity across centuries.

Salem Lit Tour: Books In Salem, On Salem, By Salem

On this private tour, you customize the entire route, pick your preferred spooky stops, and select your ideal tour duration. This fully customizable private walking tour of Salem puts you in control of your haunted exploration. Tailored to your interests, this excursion lets you choose your own path through dark history. Whether you want to view the Witch Trials Memorial, peer at the eerie Witch House, or explore outside Salem’s haunted locations, your local guide adapts to your pace. Choose your route: Select between historic burial grounds, witch memorials, or movie sites. Select your stops: Pick landmarks like the Ropes Mansion, Old Town Hall, or Merchant Inn. Pick your duration: Decide on a 2-hour highlight walk or a deep 4-hour investigation. Control your pace: Choose to spend more time taking photos or hunting for anomalies. Please note: The exact itinerary can be adjusted on the day of the tour based on your choices and walking preferences.

Private Customizable Ghost Walking Tour in Salem

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Venture into Salem’s past and take steps back in time to the year 1692 when the Salem witch trials were taking place. Journey through history with your guide as you learn about the hysteria of the Salem witch trials while you stop by important landmarks. Your certified guide will take you through the heart of downtown Salem and leave you with a wealth of information about the witch trials.

Steps Through 1692 (History Tour)

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes

This tour is designed for who is interested in esotericism, clairvoyance, history and mystery Join us for a thrilling Psychic and Witch walking tour in Salem, MA! This tour is designed for who is interested in esotericism, clairvoyance and mystery as you are not only going to learn about the dark and mysterious history of Salem, the infamous "Witch City." But also, you going to experience a clairvoyance tarot and palmistry session by your tour guide who is a renowned professional tarot reader, numerologist and master in palmistry. Get ready to explore Salem and discover the chilling tales of the Salem Witch Trials as we walk through the historic streets. In this tour you'll learn about the accused witches, their trials, and the superstitions that gripped the town centuries agoDon't miss out on this captivating journey through Salem's bewitching past!

Salem Bewitched Tour With Tarot Reading

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This is a self-guided ghost hunt where you'll be catching ten restless spirits across downtown Salem, with the Questo app as your scanner. Every ghost is stuck on a mystery it left unfinished. Solve it and the ghost is caught. One of the ten is lying to you, and your job is to work out which one. The route takes you from the Derby Street waterfront past Salem Common, the Witch House and the Essex Street mall, in about 2 hours. You'll uncover stories like the bride poisoned through her own wedding bouquet, the night manager who ran back into a burning hotel, and the church organ that still plays at night. Each stop has its own puzzle: a magic-square blood test, a code hidden in an actor's last monologue, a shelf of antiques with one fake among them. Best after dark with your phone lantern on. About 1.4 miles of walking, with unlimited breaks. Hints and 24/7 support available if you get stuck. Perfect for Halloween or any night you're in the mood for creepy ghost stories.

Salem Haunted City Self Guided Ghost Hunt Game

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Salem's spookiest, haunted *adults only* walking tour! Want a late night 1.25 hour long tour of all things creepy and shocking? We take you into Salem’s darkest corners and consecrate our otherworldly past by sharing our city’s sinister tales of deception, greed, torture, murder, curses and delve into the supernatural. Learn about Harry Houdini’s silver handcuffs and seances, multiple suicides and grisly murders, inhumane living conditions for Massachusetts’ worst criminals, and even learn about our very own sadistic Sheriff appropriately nicknamed “The Strangler”. This tour visits some of the most notoriously haunted locations in Salem with numerous documented ghost sightings and unusual paranormal activity. We pass by 400 year old cemeteries, uninhabited haunted homes, 2 of the most haunted Hotels in America, as you relive Salem’s most terrifying moments. Adults only, 18+. ***Adult Mature Content including descriptive murder, sexual assault and torture.

Spirits, Sinners & Scandals Tour

A séance begins with a blessing to help open the way for spirit to come through. Using the gifts of spirit mediumship, your psychic will sense the presence of your loved ones and see, hear, and interpret their powerful messages from beyond. We do recommend that you bring an object worn by the departed to strengthen the soul connection, helping the psychic medium to act as a bridge to the afterlife. While not everyone may receive a message, all will encounter the wonders of the spirit realm and discover that death is not the end but merely a doorway to the next world! Join us on your next visit to Salem, Massachusetts!

Experience Authentic Salem Séance with Entry Pass

Real Pirates Salem Museum with Guided Directors Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Boston App-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: Freedom Trail and More

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Historian's Guide to the Salem Witch Trials

2 hoursFree Cancellation

This is the only tour in Salem which focuses on Friday the 13th, superstitions and local ghost stories. On this 90-minute tour, learn the secrets behind some of the most mysterious superstitions. Hear ghastly tales of hauntings and the paranormal. Discover for yourself some of the most shocking secrets of Salem's chilling past. This limited edition tour is only available on Friday the 13th.

Spirits and Superstitions A Friday the 13th Tour

A Veterans Guide to Salem's Military History Tour

1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the stories of merchants and mansions in Salem, Massachusetts with this architecture-themed walking tour. Meet your guide for a stroll through the McIntire District and learn about more than three centuries of architectural history. Explore the cobblestone streets of Salem and see local landmarks including Witch House and Ropes Mansion. View more than two dozen sites throughout the tour.

Salem Merchants and Mansions Guided Architecture Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

1 hourFree Cancellation

Ghostly Tales of Salem invites you to step into the chilling past of Salem, where past and paranormal meet. This ghost tour takes you through the streets and shadows of the historic town, uncovering the eerie secrets of the Salem Witch Trials and beyond. From spine-tingling tales of spirits to unsettling accounts of the accused, Ghostly Tales of Salem offers a captivating look into Salem’s haunted heritage. Perfect for the whole family. Come experience Salem’s dark history and the mysteries that still linger – if you dare!

Ghostly Tales of Salem Walking Tour

1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Dive into New England history with this tour combo of Salem and the Boston Freedom Trail. In Salem, uncover the truth behind the Witch Trials. Relive the panic which seized this colonial town. Learn about the victims and why they were accused. Explore this historic town, admire its preserved architecture, and unearth all its dark secrets. Then, walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers on Boston’s Freedom Trail. History comes alive with this gripping retelling of the fight for independence! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Freedom Trail and Salem Witch Trials App-Guided Audio Tour

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the hidden gems of Salem on a captivating scavenger hunt walking tour that blends history and adventure. This interactive experience reveals the city’s dark past, from the notorious witch trials to the literary legacy of Nathaniel Hawthorne. With an app guiding you through the charming streets, explore architectural marvels like the Derby House while immersing yourself in Salem's maritime history. Perfect for families, friends, or couples, enjoy this flexible and engaging way to sightsee at your own pace as you solve puzzles and uncover secrets. Halloween festivities may also add a thrilling twist to your adventure.

Salem Massachusetts Scavenger Hunt Interactive Walking Activity

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Salem, MA Scavenger Hunt

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Three self-guided mystery games in downtown Salem and along its waterfront, played entirely on your phone. Salem got rich on the sea trade and is remembered for 1692, and both stories are still written on its streets, on the statues, tablets and memorials you pass without reading. Every stop is out in public and free to reach, so you have to be there to solve it. Choose the game that fits your group: a short loop for families with children, a longer walk following Nathaniel Hawthorne through the town he could not leave, or the Deep Dive, which follows an accusation through the streets of 1692 and ends a mile west of downtown. No guide, no reservation, no admission, no set start time. One purchase covers your whole group, however many of you there are.

Salem Mystery Games Read 1692 and the Harbor on Your Phone

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his authority in Salem. We always say that without Salem, the United States may not be the same United States we know today. Come to Salem as part of the Rev250 Celebration and learn the incredible role our patriots played in the start of our country.

Revolution 250 Salem History Tour

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Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour

Jack_B, Nov 2026

Our tour guide, April,...

Our tour guide, April, was AWESOME! We really lucked out that my mom and myself were the only people booked for our tour. I'm very glad I chose this tour because it is a local company, and her family roots also date can to the Salem Witch Trials! This definitely made us feel more engaged in the experience. I would 100% recommend this tour and would hope April was guiding it.

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

James_S, Nov 2026

Amazing history, told with reverence, respect and fun.

A fun and fascinating insight into the true history of Salem that dispells the myths and reveals the tragedy that took place here. There is so much history here beyond the witch trials that is overshadowed and Grace showed us that there is more to celebrate here in this wonderful place. A must do for anyone visiting...

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 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!

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 🙏🏼

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.

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!

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!