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The 15 Best Salem Tours & Day Trips

105 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Salem is half an hour from North Station and runs on 1692. The 15 below sort the trial history from the ghost walks and the pirate museums, with prices, start times and a warning about October.

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour - The Bewitched statue and Salem’s pop-culture image
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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

1.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,564 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Starting at Old Town Hall, a local historian leads a two-hour walk past the Witch Trials Memorial, the Bewitched statue, Ropes Mansion, and the Witch House. Guides such as Lisa, Michael, and Sean bring Salem’s past to life with history, humor, architecture, and ghost lore. Choose a daytime departure or a lantern-lit evening tour.

“Dana was very an informative and interesting tour. Had a great attitude the whole time and was able to keep the tour fun the whole time.”

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Salem's Best Ghost Tour - Cemetery stories from the Old Burying Point gates
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Salem’s Best Ghost Tour

2.Salem’s Best Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,186 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Follow a licensed Salem guide on a 75-minute evening walk past the Witch Trials Memorial, Old Burying Point Cemetery, Gardner-Pingree House, and Hocus Pocus filming sites. Expect local history, ghost stories, and a lively downtown route. Guides such as Sebastian, Penny, Raymond, and Elaina have led tours.

“Nyxs was amazing loved the tour very informative but also entertaining! Definitely recommend this tour ❤️✨💫”

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Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour - Witch trial stories, told at their locations
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Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

3.Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,931 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk Salem’s historic center with a licensed guide who combines the 1692 witch trials with tales of voodoo, vampires, and reported hauntings. Stops include the Old Burying Point and the former Witch Dungeon site. Guides such as Dr. Vitka, Mike, and Vin have led tours, though the guide for your date may vary. Bring photos if you’d like help checking them for possible paranormal traces.

“Vin was amazing!! He was very knowledgeable and was a fantastic story teller - especially about his personal experiences and actual pictures from his crew and others that have taken the tour. A must-do in Salem.”

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Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem - A thoughtful approach to the 1692 trials
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Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

4.Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,895 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Follow a City of Salem-licensed guide from the Halloween Museum to more than a dozen downtown sites. In about two hours, hear how the 1692 witch trials fit into Salem’s 400-year story, alongside local legends and pop culture. Guides such as Sarah bring the past to life with clear history, humor, and practical tips for exploring afterward.

“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.”

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Satanic Salem Walking Tour - Thomas’s Style: History With a Sharp Sense of Humor
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Satanic Salem Walking Tour

5.Satanic Salem Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,635 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Join Thomas for a 90-minute walk through downtown Salem, starting and ending at Derby Square. Expect a lively mix of witch-trial history, occultism, spiritualism, and modern Salem, told with humor rather than ghost stories. His dog Satan may join the group. The tour costs $30 per person and runs in English.

“Our guide made history alot of fun. He had so much information on so many different things. This was my first time visiting salem and it was my very first tour of my stay and I am so happy this was my tour!! Definitely book when in salem you won't be disappointed!!”

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Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour - Jail stories, a church and a haunted house
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Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour

6.Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,488 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Follow a professional guide through Salem after dark for stories of murder, mystery and alleged hauntings beyond the witch trials. Guides including Samantha, Danielle, Violet and William lead this outdoor walk from Old Town Hall to the Burying Point. Expect about 100 to 120 minutes on foot, with no entry into buildings or the cemetery.

“Our tour guide Violet was great and was super informative. Tour was a great time for me and my wife.”

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The Salem Witch Walk - Three spells, a circle, and a theatrical show
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The Salem Witch Walk

7.The Salem Witch Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,301 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Meet your guide at Crow Haven Corner for a one-hour walk through Salem that pairs the Witch Trials with present-day witchcraft. Take part in spells and a ritual, visit Old Burying Point Cemetery, and hear about witch holidays and full moon practices. Guides have included Aaron and William; the tour ends where it begins.

“Great sense of humor, lots Of fun but end with the ritual perhaps, great content enjoyed all the folklore good job Aaron! Thanks again!”

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Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts! - The Bewitched statue and Salem on screen
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Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

8.Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,032 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29

Walk central Salem with a licensed guide, visiting the Witch Trials Memorial, Burying Point, the Bewitched statue, and other historic or spooky sites. Guides such as Allie, Chris, Misha, and Jake bring their own style to the stories. The tour lasts about an hour, costs $29, and starts and ends near Church Street.

“Awesome, very informative and interesting. Allie was an awesome tour guide. Would recommend this tour to everyone.”

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2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour - Starting on historic Essex Street
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2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour

9.2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 850 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Spend 2.5 hours walking Salem with local guide Kenneth, from Essex Street to the McIntire Historic District and Witch Trials Memorial. You’ll hear about Indigenous peoples, Puritans, Patriots, and Salem’s seafaring past, while viewing historic homes from outside. Buildings are not entered, so plan separate visits if you want to see their interiors.

“Ken was fantastic! He shares a wealth of knowledge about Salem and its history with us. He was entertaining and focused on our interests. He went out of his way to keep us comfortable and even walked us to our next destination. Highly recommend him and this tour.”

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Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour - Is $30 a fair price?
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Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

10.Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 743 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

This 90-minute, one-mile walking tour starts at 8 Central Street and links Salem’s memorial, the Witch House, and locations tied to the 1692 trials. Your guide explains the people and events behind the sites, many of which are now ordinary streets or modern buildings. The route can vary, so expect stories and location stops rather than entry to every attraction.

“This was a great tour. We learned so much about Salem. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and tried to answer all questions asked.”

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Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour - The Witch Trials Memorial and the weight of the story
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Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour

11.Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 673 reviews · 1h 30m · from $30

Spend 90 minutes walking downtown Salem with a local historian and paranormal guide. Stops can include the Witch Trials Memorial, two cemeteries, the Old Salem Jail, and Hocus Pocus filming locations. Guides such as Penny, Bob, and Elaina mix local history with ghost stories. The route varies, and building admission is not included.

“Matty was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable and I feel like we learned a lot.”

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Salem "Hocus Pocus" Movie Locations Tour (31st Anniversary) - Starting at Salem Common
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Salem “Hocus Pocus” Movie Locations Tour (31st Anniversary)

12.Salem “Hocus Pocus” Movie Locations Tour (31st Anniversary)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 664 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Walk about three miles to five Salem locations connected with *Hocus Pocus*, from Old Town Hall to Pioneer Village. Guides such as Michael, Hilary, Violet, and Topher mix movie trivia with Salem’s witch-trial and maritime history. It is an outdoor-only tour at a fast pace, and it ends away from the starting point.

“My wife and I came to Salem for a day trip and booked the Hocus Pocus film tour. We had a great time with. We feel as though we were lucky to have gotten Rebecca as our tour guide, she was amazing and was very knowledgeable about the film. I feel as though she went above and beyond to make it a great experience for all.”

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Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour - The Witch House and the 1692 trials
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Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour

13.History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 651 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Spend two hours outdoors with a licensed English-speaking guide, tracing Salem’s witch-trial history, seafaring past, and ghost stories. The route passes Old Town Hall, the Witch House, and the McIntire and Chestnut Street districts before ending at the Salem Witch Trials Memorial. Guides include storytellers such as Diane, Joe, Dean, and Hilary.

“Well done. I learned so much and this was definitely one of my highlights of my trip here. Recommend for anyone who wants to hear some Salem witch history with a mix of a few interesting witch stories and the trials! Truly amazing stuff. Thanks so much!”

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Schooner Fame Sailing Tour - Day sails and sunset trips have different moods
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Schooner Fame Sailing Tour

14.Schooner Fame Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 571 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Sail Salem Sound on the schooner Fame, a replica privateer ship, with a local captain and crew. You can help raise the sails, try steering if invited, or settle in for the coast and harbor views. The crew shares stories of Salem’s maritime past, and the cannon may fire during the trip. Depart from Pickering Wharf Marina for about 100 minutes.

“It was awesome! Beautiful day and smooth sailing! Captain was great and his mates were as well! Truly a wonderful experience !”

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Salem Ghost Tour: Witches & Wicked Whispers - The Salem Athenaeum and the Great Fire
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Salem Ghost Tour: Witches & Wicked Whispers

15.Salem Ghost Tour: Witches & Wicked Whispers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 571 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

Follow a licensed guide through central Salem, from Bridget Bishop’s former home site to the Salem Inn and Ward House, ending at Wicked Good Books. Expect local history, reported hauntings, and time for questions on a one-hour walk. Guides such as Elizabeth, Jon, Erin, and William have been praised for lively storytelling.

“It was wonderful. Very informative and learned a lot of interesting history about the town. Our guide did a really good job explaining each stop on the tour and made it a lot of fun.”

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