The Official "Hocus Pocus" Movie Locations Tour of Salem
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Salem, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get bewitched in Salem on a walking tour of the real-life filming locations featured in the hit 1993 film *Hocus Pocus* starring Better Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy. Fans will recognize places such as Pioneer Village and the Dennison House, plus there's plenty of local insight about Salem's infamous witch trials, maritime history, and other interesting trivia along the way.
- Visit five Salem filming locations used in the movie *Hocus Pocus*
- Learn about Salem’s dark history and how it became known as “Witch City”
- Hear fun stories and movie trivia from your local guide
- Option to explore Pioneer Village at the end (extra expense)
What's Included
- 2 hour 30 minute "Hocus Pocus" Movie Locations Walking Tour
- Visit the 5 locations used in the filming of Disney's hit movie, Hocus Pocus
- Hocus Pocus Trivia
- Transportation back to downtown Salem from Pioneer Village.
- Gratuity not included
- Entrance into Pioneer Village $5 not included (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 98 S Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970, USA
The tour begins at the Salem Common, near the playground at the basketball courts . The first stop is the high school used in the filming of Hocus Pocus. From there we will walk approximately 3.2 miles and end at Pioneer Village.
End point
- Salem Pioneer Village98 West Ave, Salem, MA 01970, USA
The tour will conclude at Pioneer Village, we are guests will have the opportunity to explore the village on their own (weather permitting). Please note: The tour does not go inside Pioneer Village we just end next to Pioneer Village.
Itinerary
Discover the filming sites for the 1993 movie *Hocus Pocus* and learn about Salem’s history on this guided walking tour. Over the course of the 3-mile (4.8-kilometer) long walking tour, you’ll visit five different filming sites.
Meet your guide and group near Salem Common to start the tour. The next stop will be at Salem Old Town Hall, one of the top sites downtown for fans of the movie. Then head to the Ropes Mansion and Garden, the site of Allison’s house in the movie. Next will be the Broad Street Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in the city. The tour then concludes at Salem 1630: Pioneer Village, a living history museum, which can you explore on your own (extra expense).
In addition to learning about the filming sites, you’ll also learn about the Salem Witch Trials and Salem’s maritime history.
Meet your guide and group near Salem Common to start the tour. The next stop will be at Salem Old Town Hall, one of the top sites downtown for fans of the movie. Then head to the Ropes Mansion and Garden, the site of Allison’s house in the movie. Next will be the Broad Street Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in the city. The tour then concludes at Salem 1630: Pioneer Village, a living history museum, which can you explore on your own (extra expense).
In addition to learning about the filming sites, you’ll also learn about the Salem Witch Trials and Salem’s maritime history.
1
Salem Common
Admission Ticket Free
2
Salem Old Town Hall
Admission Ticket Free
3
Ropes Mansion and Garden
Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Broad Street Cemetery
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Salem 1630: Pioneer Village
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by ticketed adult
- Approximately 3 miles of *strenuous* walking expected during tour at a fast pace.
- Our Tours run rain or shine, we do not cancel for weather. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly..
- There is uneven terrain and parts are NOT wheelchair/scooter/stroller accessible. Please be prepared.
- Not for those with back, hip, neck, joint problems. Very fast tour and challenging terrain..
- By choosing to purchase a ticket, you and your ticketed guests will be agreeing to our liability waiver which includes a release of liability on our tours as well as a photo release.
- Dog friendly!
- We do not enter any buildings on this tour, this is an outdoor activity only.
- Tour group size may be up to 40 guests per group
- There are no public restrooms on the tour route. Please plan accordingly.
- Pioneer Village is not open on weekdays . So if you choose to book this tour on a weekday you will not gain entrance. Pioneer Village also closes during inclement weather due to muddy conditions..
- We cannot be held responsible if Pioneer Village is closed without notice.
- Pioneer Village (optional with $5 fee) is normally open June through October. Weekends only.
- 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
4.7
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Carrie_O, Jul 2026
A ton of walking, but warned and well worth it! Ryan was an awesome guide and made the whole experience memorable. Hocus Pocus trivia was built into all the stops and on a hot day Ryan took extra care to make sure the group had water stops. At the end of the tour have your plan to get back (Uber, blue bike rental, taxi, or walk). Ryan led a walking group back and it was nice to see more of the city, continue the Hocus Pocus conversations, and get local insights.
Robert_S, Jun 2026
Great experience. Walked at an easy pace. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour very fun!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Robert,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth and Violet
Jeff_B, Jun 2026
Our guide was very knowledgeable. A lot of walking but worth it. You get the full experience with all the extra insights you never knew.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Jeff,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth
Lori_B, Jun 2026
It was great! Michael was an incredible tour guide, he made the trip fun and interesting. Just need to know it doesn't stop where it started and make sure you have a car at the end of the tour
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Lori,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too! Yes we do recommend Lyft or Uber to bring you back.
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth and Michael
TheBalagan, Jun 2026
This was an amazing tour! I am a die hard Hocus Pocus fan but still learned a lot on this tour and the tour guy Topher is the best! He also threw in some general history too on Salem which made it even better. Would recommend to everyone.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi TheBalagan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth and Topher
Leonard_F, Jun 2026
We had a wonderful tour with Topher; he was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. I would strongly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Leonard,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth and Topher
Kara_B, May 2026
This tour was so much fun! Great way to see a lot of Salem, learn some history of the area, see great architecture, and visit places from the movie. Our tour guide Michael was the best!
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Kara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth and Michael
Michelle_M, May 2026
We had a great tour with Michael! He is very knowledgeable and accommodating. We enjoyed all of the stops along the way and all of the information.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Michelle ,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth and Michael
Patricia_V, Dec 2025
The guide was amazing, I highly recommend if you are a hocus pocus fan! Our tour guide was the best and very informative
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Patricia,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth
Elizabeth_D, Dec 2025
We had such a wonderful time doing the Hocus Pocus tour. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable about the movie as well as Salem history. It was an active tour and we walked 2 plus miles but didn’t really notice because it was fun and entertaining.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Elizabeth ,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth and Michael
Shelby_M, Nov 2025
Everything was great! Violet was very knowledgeable and super sweet! We loved how engaging she was and adding the little trivia questions throughout the tour! Such a wonderful tour!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Shelby,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem with Violet! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth and Violet
Jose_T, Nov 2025
This tour was amazing! I’m a HUGE Hocus Pocus fan. So this was like a dream come true. Micheal made the experience even more memorable! He’s super knowledgeable, great positive attitude, and amazing story teller!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Jose,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth and Michael
Catherine_E, Nov 2025
It was a lot of walking but worth it! Our guide ,Michael was so entertaining. We saw the movie many times with our kids and seeing where it was filmed was terrific.We all loved this experience in Salem.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Catherine,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth and Michael
Donna_P, Nov 2025
I could not have asked for a better tour guide. Michael was very knowledgeable and so much fun. The entire group had a wicked good time. Thank you for an awesome experience.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Donna,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth and Michael
Mirna_F, Nov 2025
The whole experience was spooktacular. We visited Hocus Pocus monuments and learned about Salem’s rich history. Michael took us on a 2 1/2 hour walk through time.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Mirna,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth and Michael
Kelsey_G, Nov 2025
Very awesome tour with a very knowledgeable guide! He offered to take pictures of us in front of each stop on the tour. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Kelsey,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth and Michael
Khaled_R, Nov 2025
Michael was incredible. We are locals, but we never did any tours. The history of Salem is incredible, and Michael was kind, made sure everyone was there, and made sure everyone was safe..
Here is what I would pay extra money for, maybe a shuttle bus to take us back to down town..
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Khaled!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on our tour. We strive to make our tours fun and enjoyable for everyone! We definitely appreciate your feedback, thank you so much!!
Please come back and see us again soon!
All the best,
Beth and Michael
Jennifer_F, Nov 2025
We had such a great time on the Hocus Pocus Tour in Salem! Michael was very informative and made the experience even better with all of his movie references, it really brought the magic to life.
A few tips for future visitors: when they say it’s a walking tour with no bathrooms, they mean it; plan accordingly! You’ll see all of the filming sites from the outside, and if you’d like to go inside some of them, you can pay separately to visit after the tour.
Also, note that the tour doesn’t end where it starts, so you’ll need to find your own transportation back to your car. We recommend using the Salem Skipper, it was quick and convenient and less expensive than Uber.
Overall, it was a fun and memorable experience, especially for Hocus Pocus fans!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Jennifer!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on our tour. We strive to make our tours fun and enjoyable for everyone! We definitely appreciate your feedback, thank you so much!!
Please come back and see us again soon!
All the best,
Beth and Michael
Maria_M, Nov 2025
Prepare to walk a lot but the views are beautiful and Topher is very knowledgeable about all things Hokus Pokus!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Maria!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on our tour. We strive to make our tours fun and enjoyable for everyone! We definitely appreciate your feedback, thank you so much!!
Please come back and see us again soon!
All the best,
Beth and Topher
Amy_G, Nov 2025
Fun tour in October! Lots of happenings to see along the tour. Ryan was the best guide! Kept us moving, but not too fast a pace.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Amy,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth and Ryan
Lance_F, Nov 2025
Tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared her own spooky stories. She added additional stops that were not apart of the tour! She was great
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Lance,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth
Janelle_B, Nov 2025
Michael was an amazing guide. He was fun, great sense of knowledge, and really was impressed by all the facts he shared on the movie and history of Salem! Excellent commentary and went above what I was expecting! Glad I went
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Janelle,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth and Michael
Brittney_S, Nov 2025
One thing we learned on the tour is that a lot of the film’s scenes were filed in Los Angeles and only a few shots of the buildings in Salem were used. Could save yourself some money and go see the sights on your own. Nevertheless, Ryan was a fantastic guide and so much fun!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Brittney ,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth and Ryan
Eric_L, Nov 2025
We had an amazing time on this tour! Violet was a fantastic tour guide and full of knowledge. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who loves Hocus Pocus.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Eric,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Hocus Pocus Movie locations tour of Salem! We have so much fun giving this tour and we are glad you loved it too!
We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon.
Amuck amuck amuck!
Beth and Violet
Erika_J, Oct 2025
The tour was so much fun, out tour guide Hillary was amazing! We loved all the fun facts/trivia she gave us during our tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on our tour. We strive to make our tours fun and enjoyable for everyone! We definitely appreciate your feedback, thank you so much!!
Please come back and see us again soon!
All the best,
Beth
Mary_M, Oct 2025
It was ok, not much to see or talk about. Maybe it was the weather but it wasn’t as great as I thought it would be. The tour guide was wonderful though.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. We are sorry your experience was less than favorable. My name is Cody, Manager of Guest Services. Please feel free to email me at info@witchcitywalkingtours.com to discuss this further.
Evelyn_K, Oct 2025
What a fun tour!!!!! Our tour guide Hilary really made it the best experience!!!! We had her as our tour guide the day before with the history tour and was thrilled even more when we found out we would have her for the Hocus Pocus tour. If you are a fan of the movie this is a must! You will do a lot of walking! Be prepared, but it’s worth it for sure! Hilary had so much knowledge to share about the film. What’s great is that you can feel the love she had for this movie and that made you appreciate it so much more. Hilary also made sure you got enough photos from each location! I myself will look at the movie so differently going forward! If you are a Hocus Pocus fan…… don’t miss this one!!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on our tour. We strive to make our tours fun and enjoyable for everyone! We definitely appreciate your feedback, thank you so much!!
Please come back and see us again soon!
All the best,
Beth
Barbara_H, Oct 2025
It was a great way to see and hear about Hocus Pocus filming locations but also some history of Salem too! Great host!!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on our tour. We strive to make our tours fun and enjoyable for everyone! We definitely appreciate your feedback, thank you so much!!
Please come back and see us again soon!
All the best,
Beth
Barry_B, Oct 2025
Hilary was fantastic! She had an amazing energy. So knowledgable! It was awesome that we were able to check out spots that not all the local tours visit felt very curated and intentional! EXCELLENT!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on our tour. We strive to make our tours fun and enjoyable for everyone! We definitely appreciate your feedback, thank you so much!!
Please come back and see us again soon!
All the best,
Beth
Lisa_H, Oct 2025
I was running late for the tour and the company was very accommodating and friendly. They worked with me to make sure I was able to meet up with everyone. Our tour guide Violet was very informative and friendly!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on our tour. We strive to make our tours fun and enjoyable for everyone! We definitely appreciate your feedback, thank you so much!!
Please come back and see us again soon!
All the best,
Beth
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