Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
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Salem, USA
- 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Why travelers loved this
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Overview
What's Included
- About 2 hours of Salem's history and ghost stories
- Over 400 years of Salem's history.
- A friendly local historian as your guide.
- Insider Local recommendations for where to eat, shop and sightsee by request.
- See Salem's most popular stops including The Old Town Hall, The Witch Trial Memorial, and much more!
- Plenty of photo opportunities.
- Gratuities Not Included
- Entry Into Buildings/Houses Not Included
- Parking not included, tours leave on time so please plan for traffic and finding a spot.
- Bathrooms not included along route while tour is running.
- Sunblock, umbrellas, sunglasses, footwear, any appropriate clothing or tools for varying weather.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- East India Square158 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
158 Essex Street Salem MA 01970. The Fountain between The Village Tavern and The Peabody Essex Museum
End point
- Salem Witch Trials Memorial24 Liberty St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
24 Liberty Street Salem MA 01970. The Memorial to remember the victims of the Salem Witch Trials
Itinerary
1
East India Square
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall, Salem, MA
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Salem Old Town Hall
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Rockafellas Restaurant
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
The Witch House at Salem
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
8
Mcintire Historic District
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
9
Essex Street Pedestrian Mall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Ropes Mansion and Garden
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
11
The Burying Point
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
12
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Hamilton Hall
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Many people take this tour with mobility scooters or wheelchairs, BUT PLEASE, keep in mind, we are an old historic city so the terrain is going to be uneven sometimes. Use your own discretion. We are very happy to have people with mobility devices on our tour! We will always accommodate you the best we can but visitors assume all responsibility and Witch City Walkabout will not be held liable.
- The tour requires walking and standing.
- 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
5.0
based on 45 reviews
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Angelica_I, Jul 2026
April was so incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Salem and engaging. She gave great details, fun tidbits and good recommendations. Such a great tour and I recommend to anyone coming to Salem to book with her.
Robin_B, Jul 2026
Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable. I choose this tour because of the high reviews online and it did not disappoint.
April made the tour entertaining and informative with the historical aspects.
EMILY_S, Jul 2026
Our tour guide, April, did an amazing job! She was very knowledgeable about the town and pointed out little things most people would miss. My friend and I ended up being the only ones on the tour due to others last minute cancellation. She still took the time to explain everything in detail. Very happy to have booked this experience!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for this Emily — it genuinely made our day! Salem has so many overlooked details tucked into its streets, and it's always a joy sharing them with people who are actually curious. Slowing down and going deeper into all of Salem's history is what we try to do. Hope to welcome you back to Salem again sometime — thank you for choosing us for your walking tour!
CAMERON_W, Jul 2026
It was very informative and interesting. My 10 year old who didn't want to do a tour said it was a lot a fun.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Cameron, thank you for this! Many 10 year olds visiting Salem become very interested when they realize the witch trials were triggered by kids their own age! It's very rewarding to hear he enjoyed learning our history, we love giving family tours.. Thank you for exploring Salem with us, hope to see you back again some time!
Erin_T, Jul 2026
This tour was a wonderful walking tour diving into the history of Salem, witch trials and way beyond. April was very knowledgeable and the history most don’t know is very interesting. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Erin! We thank you so much! We love sharing the parts of Salem's history that go beyond the witch trials — there's so much overlooked history woven through this town, and it's always a joy when guests leave more curious than when they started. Really appreciate you taking the time to write this. Thanks for choosing our Salem walking tour, and we hope to see you back in Salem again sometime!
Jose_C, Jul 2026
Our guide April was amazing, had a mountain of knowledge and was kind and accommodating . We learned a lot about Salem witch trials and the area, we highly recommend this tour to anybody who wants to learn and experience a good tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much, Jose! This really means a lot! With roots that go back generations, April loves sharing the 1692 witch trials - but also the layers of history throughout Salem that most visitors never hear about. So glad you left feeling like you truly learned something rather than just heard a script. Thank you for helping other travelers discover an authentic Salem walking tour.
Sarah_H, Jul 2026
We loved our tour with April and would highly recommend! It was a great way to learn more about the history of Salem
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Sarah! So glad the tour gave you a real feel for Salem's history beyond the usual surface-level version most visitors get. As someone who's studied the original 1692 court records directly, sharing that depth with curious travelers is what April loves most about guiding here. Hope to welcome you back to Witch City again soon.
Linda_P, Jul 2026
Tour guide April gave a most interesting and educational tour of Salem's witch trials, ghosts, and history! She is very friendly and quite knowledgeable. I especially liked visiting the "Bewitched" statue. I sure am glad that I did not live live during the Puritan and witch trials period. But I sure am glad that I learned about this history by taking April's fascinating tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Linda. We're so glad the Bewitched statue was a highlight! Having grown up in the shadow of Salem's history, April loves bringing the real Puritan and witch trials period to life for guests, since the true story is honestly stranger than fiction. So glad it left you both educated and grateful you got to learn it rather than live it! There's always more of Salem's history to uncover, come find us again!
Lexie_S, Jul 2026
I had a wonderful time. April’s knowledge and passion combined with personal and generational history was key to making the experience outstanding. She wove the history of Salem and the tumultuous times of the witch trials with important legal and historical information. The tour flowed smoothly and culminated at the Memorial tying the tour together. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much, Lexie. This is exactly the experience we hope for! April loves weaving the legal and historical record into Salem's witch trials story, not just the folklore version. So glad the arc from start to the Witch Trials Memorial felt like it all tied together. Thank you for helping other travelers discover an authentic Salem walking tour.
Justin_M, Jun 2026
April was very knowledgeable and brought a ton of local history to the experience. Great pace, lots of interesting stops, you should take this tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Justin! April works hard to make sure the tour's pace works well and packs as much history as possible while delivering a big variety of stops. Having grown up in the shadow of Salem's history, she loves weaving in the local details most guides skip. Hope to see you back again soon!
Jason_F, Jun 2026
Very knowledgeable. Presentation was historical with legal details. Enjoyed the facts. Highly recommend April.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Jason! Legal and historical accuracy is something we take seriously — we work hard to get the facts right, not just tell a good ghost story. Thank you for helping others discover an authentic local Salem walking tour. Hope to see you back in Salem soon!
Reyna_H, Jun 2026
April was great! Gave lots of interesting facts and history with a little bit of spooky.. 😉 100% recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review — Salem, Massachusetts has a way of getting under your skin — one moment you're standing on the cobblestones of historic Witch City learning about the devastating 1692 witch trials, and the next you're wondering what's lurking in the shadows of Charter Street Cemetery. That balance of fascinating history and just the right amount of spooky is exactly what our Salem ghost tour and haunted walking tour is designed to deliver. Whether you're a serious history buff curious about the real stories behind the Salem witch trials, a ghost hunter hoping to feel something unexplained on Salem's most haunted streets, or simply someone who loves a good spine-tingling story told by someone who grew up in the shadows of this extraordinary city — our Salem haunted history tour has something to uncover for everyone. Salem's stories don't need to be exaggerated to be extraordinary — and the true history of this city is spookier than any fiction. We are so grateful for your recommendation and hope the ghost stories and witch trial history stay with you long after you've left Witch City. Come back and see us on Salem's haunted streets again soon! 🖤🧡
Nicole_S, May 2026
Our mother is a travel agent and we told her to send all her clients to this tour. Absolutely phenomenal guides!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
April said she really enjoyed showing Salem to the both of you and your girlfriends! We are so grateful that your experience on our Salem walking tour was phenomenal enough to share with others. The fact that you would recommend our Salem witch trials walking tour and Salem history experience to your mother's travel clients means more to us than we can express — word of mouth from guests who truly connected with Salem's history, ghost stories, and lesser known witch trial stories is how small local tour operators like us grow and thrive in Witch City. We would absolutely love to connect with your mother directly about her travel clients visiting Salem, Massachusetts. We offer private Salem tours, custom historical experiences, and group Salem walking tours tailored specifically for travel agents and their clients — and we would be delighted to discuss how we can make every one of her clients' Salem experiences truly extraordinary. If she ever would ever like to reach out, she can find us at 781-799-4129 or witchcitywalkabout@gmail.com — we would love to build a relationship and make sure every traveler she sends to Salem has a genuinely unforgettable experience with a lifelong local of old Salem. Thank you again for recommending our Salem ghost tour and historic Salem walking tour — we hope to see you and your family back in Salem very soon! 🧡
Crissy_K, May 2026
It was a great time! The guide was a true local and incredibly kind, passionate, and knowledgeable. Great experience for those that love history and/or ghost stories. Highly recommend this experience!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are so glad you had a great time exploring Salem with us. You are absolutely right that our guide is a true lifelong local of old Salem — and that passion for Salem's history, ghost stories, and lesser known witch trial stories truly comes through on every tour. Whether you love history, haunted tales, or simply want to discover the real Salem beyond the tourist surface, our Salem walking tour is designed to deliver an experience that stays with you long after you leave Witch City. We hope to welcome you back to Salem again soon — there are always more stories to uncover on the streets of one of America's most extraordinary historic cities. Thank you for recommending our Salem ghost tour and witch trials walking tour to others! 🧡
Ashley_B, Apr 2026
April was an incredible tour guide who had an abundance of knowledge and gave incredible storytelling. The children loved her facts and enthusiasm and despite it being cold and rainy, never complain but we're incredibly engaged.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review — and we have to say, children staying completely engaged and enthusiastic on a cold rainy Salem day might be the highest compliment a tour guide can receive! April is genuinely passionate about bringing Salem's history to life for guests of all ages, and knowing that the little ones were captivated by the stories of the 1692 witch trials, ghost history, and 400 years of Witch City history means everything to us. Salem's stories have a way of transcending age, weather, and everything else when they're told with genuine care and knowledge — and that is exactly what April brings to every single Salem walking tour she leads. We are so glad your whole family had an incredible experience and we hope to welcome you back to our Salem witch trials and ghost history walking tour on your next visit to the North Shore. Reviews like yours help other families discover that our Salem walking tour is genuinely suitable for all ages — thank you for sharing!
Kelly_M, Nov 2025
April was our guide and she was FANTASTIC!! We had such a great experience. We learned a lot of history and we also had many laughs!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Very happy to hear you had a wonderful time with Witch City Walkabout on our Hauntings, History and Legends Tour! It's really important to us that our guests enjoy Salem. Come back soon!
Joanna_B, Jul 2024
April was great. She was so very knowledgeable and entertaining in her delivery. Highly recommend this tour but especially April as your guide!!!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We appreciate this positive feedback! Very happy you had a good time with April and Witch City Walkabout on our Hauntings, History, and Legends Tour! Would love to see you in Salem again sometime!
Ellen_W, May 2024
The tour was very informative and interesting! April is a wonderful tour guide and is extremely knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
At Witch City Walkabout, we take your satisfaction very seriously, so we are thrilled to hear this wonderful feedback! Thank you for joining us on our Hauntings, History and Legends Tour. We hope to see you in Salem again sometime!
Gabrielle_C, Apr 2024
This tour was so fun! April gave us a great spectrum of history, stories and myth-busting about the city of Salem. She does a great job expounding on why Salem is so much more than just the witch city!
Isabelle_B, Feb 2025
Superbe guide qui explique l'histoire de de Salem très intéressant comme première activité pour connaître l'endroit et quoi visiter par la suite et voir
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We thank you for this feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed your time in Salem with us at Witch City Walkabout on our Hauntings, History and Legends tour! Hope to see you back soon!
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