All Salem Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Salem's Spooky Spectres Walking Ghost Tour

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes

Have you ever been curious about the spirit world? Or are you a ghost denier? This 90 minute tour may change your mind! This tour dives into Salem’s paranormal activity using professional ghost-hunting equipment. We visit some of the most haunted locations in Salem on a journey to connect with the spiritual world. Our experts guides will instruct and offer techniques to seek out the spirits who haven’t departed yet from Salem. You may catch a glimpse of a ghost peering through the windows at you. You may hear voices. Or you may catch an anomaly with a photo/video on your cell phone with something quite peculiar or unexplainable. Come take a tour in search of the spirits of Salem!. ***We cannot guarantee ghost sightings unusual phenomena or paranormal activity of any kind. Results may vary. ***We required to hold one driver's license or state issued ID per group in order to use ghost hunting equipment. It will be returned upon receipt of equipment return**

A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem

We begin our tour at the restaurant Tipsy Cowboy. We will watch clips from Hocus Pocus, the Bewitched episode in Salem, and Hubie Halloween while enjoying a meal. And then we will visit the amazing locations themselves. Relive the Magic Where the Sanderson Sisters Once Roamed! Step into the spellbinding world of Hocus Pocus on this unforgettable walking tour through historic Salem, Massachusetts — the very town where the cult-classic Halloween movie was filmed! Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering the magic for the first time, this tour will transport you straight into the scenes of the beloved 1993 film. Then our journey celebrates the classic 1960s sitcom Bewitched, spotlighting the episodes filmed right here in Salem. Along the way, your knowledgeable guide will share behind-the-scenes trivia, fun facts about the film's production, and insights into Salem’s real witchy history. Costumes encouraged and photo ops galore! We look forward to seeing you in Salem.

Salem Movie Magic Tour: Hocus Pocus and Bewitched locations

If you’re having trouble choosing a fun walking tour of Salem, with this “double trouble” pass you don’t need to. You’ll get access to two walks: the Wandering Witches tour and the Salem’s Spooky Specters tour. You’ll learn all about Salem’s dramatic history on the witches tour, then continue the theme after dark, listening to scary ghost tales at some of the city’s spookiest spots.

Double Trouble Combination Pass: 2 Tours (History & Ghost Tours)

Real Pirates Salem Museum with Guided Directors Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Walk through Salem’s storied streets and discover its tales of witches, early settlers, and maritime history. A friendly guide voice shares stories at each stop, making the past come alive as you walk. You can start when you want. Pause to peek into old homes, museums, and hidden alleys. Visit The House of the Seven Gables, Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Old Burying Point Cemetery, Salem Harbor, and historic merchant houses. The guide also points out lesser-known buildings and local legends that people often miss. This tour works without internet. It gives you directions, fun facts, and helpful tips you can use again and again. It stays on your phone forever. Download the tour, put on your walking shoes, and let the stories guide you through Salem’s haunted past and rich history—on your path, at your own pace. *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Salem Historical Audio Guided Private Experience

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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!

Tales of Salem Halloween Guided Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 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

Massachusetts Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour Bundle (11 Tours)

2 daysFree Cancellation

Ahoy Mateys! Did you know that Salem was one of the most important ports of call in the United States? This historic walking tour dives deep into early American maritime history discovering trade, trade routes, privateers, slavery, and the pirates that plundered from everyone. From the far reaches of the ocean port down to to the tall ships that made these voyages. We discuss all of it. Explore Salem’s own Derby Wharf, learn about the men that risked their lives faring the world’s oceans and the men that profited from all of it. Next we explore an actual pirate shipwreck found off the coast of Massachusetts at The Real Pirates Salem museum experience which features the true tale of “Black Sam” Bellamy – the richest and one of the youngest pirates of all time – and Maria Hallett, the love of his life and so-called “Witch of Wellfleet.”

Tides Tales and Treasures A Salem Waterfront Walking Tour

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

Join a group ghost walking tour through Salem's historic waterfront during Halloween. Hear eerie tales from Salem's darker past in the season that brings them to life. Begin your Salem ghost tour at The House of the Seven Gables, where stories of Nathaniel Hawthorne's dark literary legacy set the tone for the evening. Continue through Salem Maritime National Historical Park to hear maritime tales of dangerous voyages and mysterious happenings along the old waterfront. At Pickering Wharf, Halloween decorations and seasonal activity add to Salem's unmistakable spooky atmosphere. Finish at Derby Wharf Light Station, with the harbor providing the perfect backdrop for the final ghost stories of the evening. Please note: This tour requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate, barring which, the tour may be canceled (a full refund or alternative date will be offered).

Group Halloween Ghost Mysteries in Salem

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

Salem Ghost Tour, 6 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Driving/Walking)

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

Join Wicked Awesome Tours for a one hour walk through downtown Salem focusing on Salem’s 400 years of service. From the Birthplace of the US National Guard to the exploits of Salem’s fearless patriots during the American Revolution. This family friendly tour focuses on the many chapters of Salem that sometimes get overlooked. This is not a Halloween or Hocus Pocus tour…(But it might have a ghost story !)This historical walking tour is a great way to compliment your visit to Salem with your real history of heroism, bravery and a rich tradition of service.

Salem: Stars & Stripes Forever! Military History Walking Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

“Ghosts of Christmas Past”: a Haunted Holiday Stroll Uncover Salem’s fascinating and ghostly holiday history, from strict Puritan bans on Christmas making it illegal even to celebrate, to Victorian Holiday ghost stories originally told around the fireside. With warm Yuletide cheer, we examine ancient customs of Yule and other Pagan winter solstice traditions of Krampus, Frau Perchten “the Christmas Witch”, and Mary Lwyd! Spend your holiday season with us for a storytelling experience you’ll never forget.

Ghosts of Christmas Past a Haunted Holiday Stroll in Salem

This private cultural walking tour reveals the fascinating heritage and enduring mysteries of Salem, one of America’s most historic and storied destinations. Explore the city's historic streets, where centuries of cultural transformation, maritime prosperity, and legendary events have shaped a place renowned for its unique identity. Discover architectural landmarks and heritage sites that preserve the stories of a community whose history continues to captivate visitors from around the world. With a heritage rooted in the early chapters of American history, Salem offers a compelling journey through cultural evolution, social change, and historical remembrance. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Private Cultural Walk Through Historic Salem’s Legends

Price varies by group size

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

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Special Offer

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

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

Historian's Guide to the Salem Witch Trials

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

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

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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

makenna_P, Oct 2026

10/10 tour, tour guide Michael was great

This tour was great and definitely worth the time and money. We got all the information that we got from other places we went to (Salem witch museum, gallows hill show,etc.) and a lot more info on our tour. Our tour guide Michael (and his cat Clarence) were awesome! He was funny and very knowledgeable about the area. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Salem! We did the night time tour which was good as the streets were less crowded.

Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

Brianna_A, Oct 2026

My husband and I have...

My husband and I have gone to Salem for the last four years during the Halloween season! We absolutely loved this tour. We had Sarah every single time and she is simply the best. She offers great insight into pop culture witches, the witches form the trials themselves and great places to check out while you are visiting the town! We totally recommend her and think that her tours are with the mommy and time you spend!

Witch City Broom Making Workshop in Salem

Victoria_C, Oct 2026

A must do tour!

This is a very personal experience. Our guide Stacy was extremely helpful and was willing to step in and make sure everything was running smoothly. She explained to us what all the spiritual meanings behind each item were and helped us crafted our version of the perfect broom. Her partner Lara worked with a different table but was also willing to answer any questions that we had. They were both so patient with me being indecisive and reassured me that whatever I chose would make a beautiful broom! This is an incredible experience if you’re looking for a small break from the busy streets of Salem!

The Official "Hocus Pocus" Movie Locations Tour of Salem

Ada_Y, Oct 2026

Ryan was amazing

Ryan made the Hocus Pocus walking tour an absolutely amazing experience! From start to finish, he was entertaining, knowledgeable, and full of energy. His passion for Salem, its history, and the movie Hocus Pocus really made the tour special. He shared so many interesting facts, behind-the-scenes details, and fun stories that kept everyone engaged the entire time. We got to see iconic filming locations while learning things we never would have known otherwise. Ryan truly went above and beyond to make the experience memorable. If you're visiting Salem, this tour is an absolute must! I highly recommend booking with Ryan!

Sailing on Historic Schooner Yacht in Salem, MA

Kristine_G, Oct 2026

Dream come true!!!

Not only was the crew knowledgeable, kind and friendly. But they made the entire experience safe light-hearted. There was stories of sailing and education on the sales and the beams. Comfortable mats to sit on beverages snacks. I couldn't have thought of a single thing to add to it to make it better.

City Cruises Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston

Helen_C, Oct 2026

Scenic route to Salem

Scenic route to Salem. beauty all the way to Salem and tour guide kept it very informative. I made the mistake of scheduling House of Seven Gables so close to our arrival time. we missed 15 min of the tour. This was my mistake. House of 7gables was kind enough to still allow us in and got us to our group. My point have a time buffer plus walking distance time if you do schedule a Salem tour. Other than my mistake, it the ferry was a great experience and everything I thought it would be.

Salem's Best Ghost Tour

Melissa_C, Oct 2026

We love Bobby K!

This tour was a perfect mix of history and spooky! The check in process was super easy even though it was one of the busiest days of the week. We absolutely loved that we got to stop and experience the Salem Witch Memorial! Our tour guide Bobby was funny, knowledgeable, and happy. You could really tell he loved the area and his job! We even had people outside the tour tell us how lucky we were to have Bobby as our guide!! Our group would definitely do this tour again!

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.

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!