Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

Recommended by 96% of travelers

Salem, USA

High interest

Booked 10+ times today.

1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Christie_S ·

Jun 2026

Sarah is phenomenal!! What a special tour and this was our favorite of all the experiences we had in both Salem and Boston. So informative and yet super fun at the same time. Her historical knowledge made this so engaging and both my teens loved this tour. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone in Salem, Boston or surrounding areas. A must do when traveling to MA :)!

· Barbara_N ·

Jun 2026

This was a wonderful walking tour with a very knowledgeable guide! Just the right amount of information and walking. This is a beautiful city to walk around and having key areas identified was perfect. A great way to learn about the history of the Salem witch trials!

Overview

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.

More than a dozen stops in downtown Salem to tell the Salem Witch Trials history
Walking tours are led by a guide licensed by the City of Salem
2024 Viator Experiences Rising Star Award Winner
Dogs are allowed, so you don't need to leave your pet at home

What's Included

Bewitched Walking Tour
400 years of history in one tour
Professional guide licensed by the City of Salem
On time departure

Gratuities for your guide
Parking is not included. Please allow ample time for traffic and parking.
No accommodations can be made for late arrivals. Tours depart on time.
We do not have restrooms on site or along the tour route.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Halloween Museum of Salem
131 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Tours depart from outside the Halloween Museum at 131 Essex Street

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Halloween Museum

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 1,934 reviews

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Great foundation for understanding Salem’s history

Amber_S, Jul 2026

The tour was a great balance of engaging and educational, our kids also enjoyed it and learned a lot. A great way to see multiple sites in the city and learn about its (accurate!) history. Would recommend!

Great walking tour with Sarah

suzanne_v, Jul 2026

This was a great tour very informative and well researched for accuracy. She offered interesting facts at each site we visited.

Extraordinary history and a tour guide up to the challenge. Amazing time.

Aaron_C, Jul 2026

Super informative. Great experience overall. She was very knowledgeable and made it fun and interesting. Most vital to me. She made it honest and respectful for the dead. She shared the history in a way that helped me realize that some of those attitudes are pervasive still today and there wouldn't be a huge leap to have similar horrors done today. I learned so much and am grateful for having gone. Sarah was amazing.

Amazing!

Erica_C, Jul 2026

This was the best thing we could have ever booked. Our tour guide was so awesome, very informative. Made learning history fun. My son and husband loved it just as much as I did. I will continue to refer her every single time someone says they are going to salem. We talked about what we learned for hours after the tour. She is so knowledgeable and lets you ask questions! You do get to see some of the most popular places in Salem and she talks in detail about them.

Salem walking tour

Gwenn_E, Jul 2026

Sarah had so much knowledge and gave it in such a great way. She was fabulous. What a great experience

This was so amazing!...

Charles_N, Jul 2026

This was so amazing! Loved how our tour guide went back and forth between the past and what is current. She was so knowledgeable! She answered all our questions! We want to come back during fall!

Salem is worth the visit

Dawn_G, Jul 2026

Our guide was great! I had low expectations but I was fantastically surprised! The heat was horrid but our guide stopped in great shaded areas. Thanks for the memories

Sarah bewitched us all with her knowledge and fun!

Christie_S, Jun 2026

Lovely Guides and an Informative Time

Meghan_P, Jun 2026

The tour guides are well researched and lovely. It is a lot of walking so make sure to wear good shoes and prepare for all weather.

Great walking tour

Janie_J, Jun 2026

So informative and interesting! Our guides were knowledgeable, fun, and friendly. Definitely something you want to do if you want to learn the history of the witch trials.

Great Informative Tour

Kara_S, Jun 2026

The tour was great. Sara was very knowledgeable and funny. She made a terrible subject into an informative tour. It wasn’t cheesy but factual and interesting.

Good tour. Knows their...

Mark_D, Jun 2026

Good tour. Knows their stuff. Very nice. Will tell you what is true and what is folklore. Definitely recommend

This was a great tour!...

Tiffany_W, Jun 2026

This was a great tour! Sarah is super knowledgeable and fun. It was a good mix of serious historical information and lighter fun facts. My kids (16 & 12) enjoyed the tour as well.

This is an excellent tour...

William_B, Jun 2026

This is an excellent tour of the city! Our tour guide was Sarah Black, and she is quite knowledgeable about the history of Salem.

110% recommend

Sheila_L, Jun 2026

It was an early summer day (very late May) and a storm came in, dropping the temps to a windchill of 27 with the rain. But it just added to a “Halloween” vibe. Our guide was FANTASTIC and so knowledgeable! Also gave good recs for places to eat and visit.

Very informative tour...

Cheryl_B, Jun 2026

Very informative tour about the town and circumstances of the Salem Witch Trials with a knowledgeable guide. Would recommend.

Great afternoon activity in Salem!

Barbara_N, Jun 2026

Learned a lot!

Beatriz_V, May 2026

Sarah from the Bewitched Tour curated a wonderful experience for us that left no detail unturned while keeping it fun and engaging. Get ready to put on tour walking boots, pack some curiosity, and enjoy a solid 1h and 45m learning about Salem old and new!

Sarah's Bewitching Tour

Barbara_B, May 2026

Comfortable shoes and book with Sarah A super day in Salem with my beasties So informative and also entertaining

We had a wonderful...

Kimberly_K, May 2026

We had a wonderful experience! Our guide, Sarah, was extremely knowledgeable and personable. It was a great activity on our trip to truly understand Salem.

This was my second time...

Katie_H, May 2026

This was my second time doing this walking tour. My husband and I have done three different ones over the years and this one is still our favorite. Our tour guide was very informative and encouraged questions. My parents, who didn't know a lot about the Salem Witch Trials, loved this tour and would come back again. We would recommend this tour even to those who have knowledge of the trials. I learned about it in high school and after multiple visits to Salem, I am still learning more.

The guide was extremely...

Amber_M, May 2026

The guide was extremely knowledgable and interacted with us often by asking questions and telling jokes. But it was hard to hear her, and most of the sites weren't that interesting. Next time I'd save my money for the museums instead.

Sarah was great!

Brent_H, May 2026

Enjoyed our walking tour with Sarah! Easy to understand. Knows her history. Walks at a moderate pace.

Sarah had a very...

Juliana_R, May 2026

Sarah had a very knowledgeable, historical perspective. Provided a great recount of not only the witch trials but also Salem’s history. A fun mix of history and pop culture.