Top Salem Arts & Design

Learn about Salem’s mysterious past on this guided walking tour of the city. Follow your historian guide through Salem, listening to 400 years of history, and admire the old architecture that dates back to the early colonial period. Find out the truth about the 1692 Salem Witch Trial hysteria, which has influenced literature and pop culture. For a spookier experience, select the nighttime tour led by lantern light.

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.

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.

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 and 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.

Take a break from Salem’s witchcraft history and learn about other historical happenings by booking this Salem Real Pirates Tour. Tour the museum and hear about pirates, as well as a witch (or two), as you explore the museum exhibits and collections. The tour is perfect for people short on time who still want to explore the past, and the museum is near public transport for ease.

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.

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.

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.