All Salem Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes

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

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

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's Best Ghost Tour

Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl by US Ghost Adventures

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.

City Cruises Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston

50 minutesFree Cancellation

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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!

Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

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.

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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

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

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

The tryals have left a footprint on Salem, and the world, that still echo 334 years later. Join us on our 90min walking tour as we visit historic locations and lay the groundwork to explore and unpack what happened in Salem in 1692. Shedding light on how a community driven by fear and led by religious ideology and zealotus extremism, executed 20 innocent people. We invite you to be part of our story and Uncover the true history of Salem. -All tour guides are licensed by the City of Salem and are professional storytellers .

Salem Uncovered: The Salem Witch Trials Tour

Step into Salem’s haunted past with American Haunted, where professional guides lead you through the city’s most legendary locations after dark. Meet at the iconic Bewitched Statue and walk the same streets tied to the Witch Trials as you visit atmospheric sites like the Ropes Mansion, Old Town Hall, The Witch House, and Burying Point Cemetery. This is more than a storytelling tour. Every guest receives our cutting-edge ghost hunting app featuring EMF Detection, EVP, Infrared, and Night Vision—tools you use in real time during the experience and keep forever to investigate anywhere long after the tour ends. Tours depart nightly at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Join us for an interactive, spine-tingling night that no other Salem tour can match—book now and discover why the spirits of Salem still linger.

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Haunted Salem Tour with free Ghost Hunting Tools

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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.

Within A Witching Hour Spellcasting Ticket

Within A Witching Hour Spellcasting Ticket

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Best Historic Overview of Salem Walking Tour

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

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.

Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem

40 to 50 minutesFree Cancellation

Satanic Salem Walking Tour

Salem Kids Slightly Spooky Tour

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

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 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

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

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Sailing on Historic Schooner Yacht in Salem, MA

Heidi_M, Oct 2026

Great crew, great ride

The crew made this trip so enjoyable. Weather was iffy but they were so accommodating for the members of our party who opted out. The crew was happy to explain the boat and share their vast knowledge and amazing sailing adventures. The waves added to the adventure.

Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

Jessie_E, Oct 2026

This was a wonderful...

This was a wonderful tour. Sarah did an excellent job balancing history with pop culture and modern information. She kept things authentic but made sure we ended the tour on a happy note. There are several “tough” topics, but it was very informative and overall enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an accurate, historical tour.

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

Chance_N, Oct 2026

We had Claire as a tour...

We had Claire as a tour guide, and she made the experience unforgettable! Throughout the tour she was receptive to questions, and made learning about Salem and the history extremely enjoyable. The one thing we appreciated was her attention to detail as well as making sure the information she was telling was based on facts and about the real history of Salem!

Witch City Broom Making Workshop in Salem

Ian_J, Sept 2026

Rebecca was so kind and...

Rebecca was so kind and attentive. As I was alone, she made sure to keep me comfortable and engaged with the class. She made a great effort to make sure everyone in the class understood instructions and gave hands on help as needed. I would highly recommend a class or tour with her.

Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

Becky_B, Sept 2026

Great Salem Tour

Mischa was a great tour guide and took us through the interesting history of the witch trials and impact on the town and areas. He kept it fun and interesting and gave us some great recommendations for other places to go on our visit. Tour was a little over an hour which was perfect for after dinner / before drinks.

The Official "Hocus Pocus" Movie Locations Tour of Salem

Joshua_G, Sept 2026

Full refund day of tour

Vanessa from the administrative team and Ivan from Viator were able to give me a full refund the day of the tour due to extenuating circumstances. The street and parking lot of we were staying at the day of the tour, unfortunately was flooded due to the “nor’easter” I recommend using the company hosting this tour and Viator to anyone who’s traveling to Salem, Massachusetts or anywhere else! Will definitely be rebooking a future trip

Salem's Best Ghost Tour

Megan_C, Sept 2026

Outstanding Tour Guide! Great Time

Our tour guide was full of enthusiasm and shared detailed history at each location. He was also very funny! We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would recommend to anyone visiting Salem for the first time to get your bearings of the town and learn some of the history. Less crowded at night vs the daytime tours! We got some great photos in the moonlight too

Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

Shannon_J, Sept 2026

Informative and entertaining walking tour of Salem

We really enjoyed this tour and even ate at Turner’s Seafood Restaurant that had history as part of the tour and was recommended to eat there by the tour guide which was a fantastic meal! We loved all the history and detailed stories that were shared. The tour did not disappoint.

Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl by US Ghost Adventures

Alex_M, Sept 2026

Spooky and delicious!! 🍻

If you're going to do one tour, do this one. The tour itself is long, delicious, and so well paced. You get to taste drinks at each different bar/pub, and each stop comes with a haunting story that makes the drink taste even better. Such a brilliant concept. And our guide made it even better — fun, energetic, super knowledgeable, and genuinely patient with all the questions we had (and we had a lot!). You can tell they love what they do and love the history they share. You definitely get the most out of this tour. Worth every minute and every sip.

Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour

Karen_S, Aug 2026

We enjoyed this tour!

The tour was very interesting and well done. April was a very engaging and knowledgeable host, who is a local person with a long family history in the area. She took us to many sites and gave us a fuller picture of Salem’s amazing history. She answered all of our questions and made it fun. I went with my ten year old grandchild who really enjoyed all of the stories the way April told them.

Salem Uncovered: The Salem Witch Trials Tour

Anthony_O, June 2026

Salem Uncovered: The Salem Witch Trials Tour with Jeffrey Lilley

Jeffrey Lilley delivered exactly what one should receive regarding this tragic, short-lived history of the Salem Witch Trials. He was extremely knowledgeable, and offered a facts-based version centered around understanding the localized factional conflict that occurred during this time, and the religious, social, economic, and political factors that played into the social consciousness of the early Puritanical colonists. I highly recommend Jeffrey and Salem Uncovered: The Salem Witch Trials Tour!