All Salem Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 5

There are plenty of great Salem tours to choose from. According to customer reviews, these are the best tours to book right now:

• History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
• The Salem Night Ghost Tour
• Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour
• Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
• Satanic Salem Walking Tour

Yes, Salem is a walkable town. Most of the major sights are not too far apart from each other, and you can reach most of them by walking from the train station and sticking to a 2-mile radius. There are sidewalks and it’s not very hilly, but some streets are cobblestone so be aware if you have mobility issues.

Salem tours aren’t too expensive. The cheapest ones start at around US$5 for self-guided, downloadable audio tours. Most themed walking tours cost between US$15 and US$55, depending on length and group size. Boat tours cost about US$60 while witch broom making workshops are around US$120.

On the lower end of the price range, you can book tours such as the Self Guided Audio Tour ‘Hawthorne’s Haunts’ Haunted Walking Tour Salem from around US$5 per person. Download an app to your smart device and follow the guided tour around Salem to places associated with 19th-century writer Nathaniel Hawthorne, who was born here. Pricier options include VIP tours such as the Private Spooky Legends Walking Tour in Salem from around US$380 per person, depending on group size. This guided tour takes you to many of Salem’s must-see attractions with commentary from your own private guide.

On Salem tours, the focus is typically on witches, ghosts, and the town’s haunting history. You’ll likely visit attractions such as Salem Old Town Hall, Essex Street Pedestrian Mall, Mcintire Historic District, Old Burying Point Cemetery (one of the oldest burial grounds in the country), and the supposedly haunted Turner’s Seafood at the Lyceum Hall. You may also stop by the Peabody Essex Museum and the House of Seven Gables.

Consider an all-day tour to visit as many attractions and landmarks as possible. For example, the Boston Day Tour by Ferry: Salem Witch Trials Past to Present takes you to many must-see Salem sights, including the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, the Bewitched Statue, and the Witch House, and you’ll also tour the Salem Maritime National Historic Site and the Salem Witch Museum or the Real Pirates Museum, depending on your tour time.

You should aim for at least two days in Salem. Within two days, you can see landmarks like the House of Seven Gables, Salem Old Town Hall, the Peabody Essex Museum, the Salem Halloween Museum, and all of the sites associated with the city’s famous witch trials in the 1600s. You’ll also have time to discover Salem’s maritime history, with a visit to Pickering Wharf, the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, and a historic schooner ride.

While many people will want to visit Salem in October to experience the full effect of the town’s spookiness around Halloween, the crowds, lines, and traffic on Halloween itself and the few weeks leading up to it are extreme—and hotels book up way in advance (and at higher prices). Visiting Salem in June, July, August, or September offers ideal weather and smaller crowds.

According to travelers, these are the best attractions in Salem:

• Bewitched Statue
• Salem Witch Trials Memorial
• Old Burying Point (Charter Street Cemetery)
• Salem Witch Museum
• House of the Seven Gables

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There are a couple of great trips to take from Salem. According to traveler reviews, these are the best day trips to book right now:

• Schooner Fame Sailing Tour
• Boston Day Tour by Ferry: Salem Witch Trials Past to Present

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You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a great time in Salem. Here are some of the best Salem activities under US$25:

• Satanic Salem Walking Tour
• The Salem Witch Walk
• Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket
• Salem Kids Slightly Spooky Tour
• Salem on Foot Walking Tours

There are tons of Salem activities to enjoy in the fresh air. Here are some of the top outdoor tours to book right now:

• History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
• Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
• Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour
• Schooner Fame Sailing Tour
• Salem Uncovered: Dark History & Murder Tour

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According to travelers, these are the top museums and cultural attractions in Salem:

• Salem Witch Museum
• House of the Seven Gables
• Peabody Essex Museum (PEM)
• Custom House
• Salem Wax Museum

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Couples will find plenty of romantic tours in Salem. Here are some of the top activities to book now, according to previous travelers:

• History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
• Witch Costume Photo Shoot - Olde Salem Village Theatrical Set
• Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl by US Ghost Adventures
• Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour
• Magic Lantern Tour

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