Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
Recommended by 96% of travelers
Salem, USA
- 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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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 Salem131 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
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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 1,897 reviews
Jeanine_G, Mar 2026
Great tour. Sarah was a fantastic guide - very knowledgeable and fun. Obviously some of the subjects can be pretty dark, but she maintained a great balance of giving info on the witch trials along with lighter, modern aspects of Salem.
Grace_S, Nov 2025
This was an amazing experience for a group!! My family of 14 traveled from Dallas and had an AMAZING experience! We learned so much from Salem! Our tour guide was amazing!
Gretta_B, Nov 2025
Great time! Our tour guide Sarah was amazing! We learned a lot and the tour really made the period and events come alive.
Anonymous, Nov 2025
Tour was very educational, she brought the past to life and it was entertaining at the same time. Highly recommend this tour.
Ina_M, Nov 2025
We really enjoyed the tour, our guide was very knowledgeable and nice. The tour was a good mix between history and some fun facts and we personally enjoyed the detailed information about Salem‘s history of the witch trials while walking the most important spots.
Sheila_B, Nov 2025
The tour guide was outstanding. She had a great style and tons of information. Loved all the stops along the tour and her telling of the history of the witch trials. Loved it
Elise_F, Nov 2025
Great tour!! Sarah is super knowledgeable and it is clear that she cares about the historic events..
Jeremy_F, Nov 2025
Sarah knew her information and kept a lively pace. She mixed some humor with the reality of the witch trials and also added some pop culture to the tour.
Patty_M, Nov 2025
Great Guide -very informative of Salem!!
Learned a lot!! Would highly recommend to anyone. Thank you !
Metroca_T, Nov 2025
Not your kitschy lore-based tour. Lots of walking with historical narratives from the 1600’s to current times. Top-notch with a knowledgeable guide. Sara(h?) was professional, engaging and a pleasure!
Stephanie_B, Nov 2025
Sarah was an AMAZING guide! Im impressed with her knowledge of Salem, the history, how she delivers all of the content, and ability to relate to others. She was able to blend sad/hard topics with humor when appropriate. After the tour, she stayed after for photos, additional questions, and gave insider recommendations when asked. Thank you, Sarah!
Sierra_L, Nov 2025
Sarah was an incredible tour guide! Very knowledgeable and thorough! We learned a ton and had a few laughs along the way. 10/10 recommend!!!
STACY_R, Oct 2025
Very informative and fun tour! We saw places we wouldn’t have found on our own and heard stories we hadn’t heard before.
Heidi_H, Oct 2025
Sarah was awesome 🤩 and she was definitely knowledgeable and helpful and very pleasant !!!! Will be back
Amanda_J, Oct 2025
Hands down, the best walking tour we’ve ever been on. Sarah is incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. She provided the challenging details but created moments of levity for the group. She is an absolute pro and rockstar. Her tour was the highlight of our trip!
Blair_C, Oct 2025
Sarah was an amazing tour guide. Two hours sounds like a lot, but the time flies by fast and there’s so much to learn we could have gone longer. We learned all about the witch trials and how Salem became a Halloween destination. Can’t recommend it enough.
Jodie_R, Oct 2025
Sarah was AMAZING!!! Very fun tour! So interesting! It went by so fast and we were even in the rain lol
Dawn_S, Oct 2025
This was a fun walking tour. Sarah was our guides and was amazing. Very informative! Would go again.
leslie_b, Oct 2025
Very informative and great sightseeing with many local suggestions and tips. The time seemed to go fast and we were done it what seemed like half the time. Loved Sarah, her knowledge, and her reading voice! Only suggestion would be to have a better meeting sign, maybe bright color or where pedestrians can’t cover it up.
Julie_C, Oct 2025
The history of the town of Salem and the witchcraft that happened there. It was an excellent excursion. Sara the tour guide was great.
Ina_K, Oct 2025
It was a very good experience. We found the information extremely informative and interesting. Our guide was knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor.
Elizabeth_G, Oct 2025
The walking tour with our guide Sarah was great. We all learned a lot about the town, the history of the witch trials, and how Salem became a Halloween destination. She was also able to handle locals who were annoyed at the tour group for existing. My ten year old said he especially liked the story of the ghost. Which ghost? You’ll have to take the tour to find out.
Kara_H, Oct 2025
Our guide Sara was great. Very informative and thoughtful of the group. Knowledgeable and attentive. Highly recommend.
Kerry_H, Oct 2025
Very interesting tour about the details of the witch trials! Our tour guide Sarah was extremely knowledgeable and so much fun! Wear comfortable shoes as there is lots of walking and standing, no sitting. Make sure you plan for extra time to spend in Salem after the tour as Sarah gave us several great recommendations of things to do in this quaint little town!
Paula_Y, Oct 2025
Wonderful tour, would highly recommend! Sarah was awesome! Very knowledgeable and personable! We learned so much while having fun. Can't say enough about this tour.
Jane_B, Oct 2025
Great tour! Really informative and well curated! Learnt a lot and really glad we booked this tour. Thanks!
Randy_B, Oct 2025
Informative, Educational, thought provoking, and definitely a great activity at night! Sarah was amazing!
Gloria_M, Oct 2025
Sarah gave us a lot of great information on the tour. We did this tour in the rain, but that was not an inconvenience because we were so enthralled and hanging on every word. She really explained how those days were back in Salem and what happened. She answered all of our questions and even stayed after to make sure we were all comfortable with the information. She was very respectful of the women of those days and their stories. We would do it again.
Kelli_P, Oct 2025
Salem has a lot of history to offer and this is a great way to learn some pieces of it. Sarah was great!
Erin_A, Oct 2025
Highly recommend. We had a great time. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and incredibly entertaining!
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