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The 15 Best Salem Witch Trial Tours

33 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Twenty people died in the 1692 trials and every guide in town tells it a little differently. These 15 are compared on how much history versus theatre you get, how long they run and what they cost.

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

1.The Salem Witch Walk

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

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!

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

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

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

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

4.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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Salem Uncovered: The Salem Witch Trials Tour - Is $26 a fair price for an outdoor tour?
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Salem Uncovered: The Salem Witch Trials Tour

5.Salem Uncovered: The Salem Witch Trials Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 471 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Trace Salem’s 1692 witch-trial story on a 90-minute walking tour led by a city-licensed guide. Stops include the former courthouse site, the land tied to Bridget Bishop, and the Witch Trials Memorial. Guides such as Jeffrey have been praised for lively, clear storytelling. The tour stays outdoors, with no building admissions included.

“tour guide was knowledgable, friendly, and welcoming. jeffrey was great, such a good experience Loved it!”

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Salem Ghost Tours: Witches & Wicked Whispers - Old Burying Point Cemetery brings the past close
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Salem Ghost Tours: Witches & Wicked Whispers

6.Salem Ghost Tours: Witches & Wicked Whispers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 436 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $24

Walk Salem’s haunted streets for 60 to 90 minutes with an English-speaking guide, stopping at places such as Old Town Hall and Old Burying Point Cemetery. Guides have included Sam, Patrick, Elizabeth, Topher, and Evian. Expect local history alongside ghost stories, not a promise of paranormal proof. The tour costs $24 per person.

“Really enjoyed the tour with Danielle. She was very fun to be around”

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Salem Witch Museum Admission Ticket - The second exhibit follows the changing meaning of witch
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Salem Witch Museum Admission Ticket

7.Salem Witch Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 417 reviews · from $18

At the Salem Witch Museum on Washington Square, a 30-minute narration brings 13 life-size scenes from the 1692 trials to light around a seated auditorium. Staff then guide you through a shorter exhibit on how ideas about witches changed over time. Plan about 75 minutes, including time for the gift shop.

“The guides were all very friendly and knowledgeable. The museum is well set up and gives lots of interesting information.”

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Boston: Salem by Boat – Witch Trials & Walking Tour - Salem’s witch-trial story, told at the sites
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Boston: Salem by Boat – Witch Trials & Walking Tour

8.Salem by Boat – Witch Trials & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 263 reviews · from $129

Ride the ferry from Boston to Salem, then walk the town with a local English-speaking guide in a group of no more than 14. Sun through Thursday includes the Salem Witch Museum; Friday and Saturday includes the Real Pirates Museum. See memorials, historic sites, and Hocus Pocus locations, with time for lunch and shops.

“Our guide, Stephanie, was great. So much good info about the history and stories behind this amazing town and seaport. Wonderful insight and details about so many different things. The museum presentation helped to understand the witch trials and life at that time.”

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Witch Costume Photo Shoot - Olde Salem Village theatrical set - Olde Salem Village is the setting, not a tour of Salem
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Witch Costume Photo Shoot – Olde Salem Village theatrical set

9.Witch Costume Photo Shoot – Olde Salem Village theatrical set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $107

At Witch Pix in Salem, choose a witch or wizard costume from a wardrobe of more than 400 options, then pose with a photographer on the Olde Salem Village set, complete with a 1692-style house, forest, and cauldron. A stylist helps you get dressed, and your session ends with a photo reveal and digital file preparation.

“This experience was not what we expected, it was WAY BETTER! Bruce did an amazing job with the girls, he was funny and very professional. Raven and Lexi had so much fun, we will definitely be back next year. Chin up eyes open sh!😂”

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Witch Costume Photo Shoot - Witch Cottage theatrical set - The photo reveal and digital gallery
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Witch Costume Photo Shoot – Witch Cottage theatrical set

10.Witch Costume Photo Shoot – Witch Cottage theatrical set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $95

At Witch Pix on Essex Street in Salem, a stylist helps you choose from more than 400 witch and wizard costumes before a photographer guides your poses on the Witch Cottage set. The 45-minute session includes dressing, photos, and a digital gallery. Costumes are provided, but hair, makeup, wigs, and footwear are not.

“We absolutely loved being dressed up! Our photographer was simply amazing, and we loved her! She was fun and kept us laughing. She probably thought us Indiana girls were insane lol”

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Salem, MA: Witch City Broom Making Workshop - Choosing colors, charms, and broomcorn
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Salem, MA: Witch City Broom Making Workshop

11.Witch City Broom Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · 1h 30m · from $135

Meet near Old Town Hall for a 90-minute broom-making class. Choose broomcorn colors, ribbon, and decorations, then learn to wrap and personalize your broom with help from local instructors. Past instructors have included Ashley, Mykaela, Amy, and Samantha. You leave with a handmade Salem keepsake, so plan how you’ll carry or ship it home.

“This was an amazing way to spend a little time in Salem. We enjoyed the broom making with Ashley and we have a souvenir to hang on our wall to remember our time there.”

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"Witch Trials" Walking Tour in Salem - Old Burying Point: Salem’s oldest burial ground
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“Witch Trials” Walking Tour in Salem

12.“Witch Trials” Walking Tour in Salem

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 133 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

This 90-minute evening walk visits the Witch House, Old Burying Point Cemetery, the Peabody Essex Museum and the Witch Trials Memorial. Expect outdoor storytelling, historical context and time for questions, not entry into buildings. Guides named in guest feedback include Tobin, Holly, Anna, Bridget, John and Kate.

“Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable!! She took her time with us and answered questions. Would recommend this tour everyone.”

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Boston Day Tour by Ferry: Salem Witch Trials Past to Present - The Memorial and Burying Point
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Boston Day Tour by Ferry: Salem Witch Trials Past to Present

13.Boston Day Tour by Ferry: Salem Witch Trials Past to Present

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 127 reviews · from $129

Spend about 8.5 hours traveling from Boston to Salem by ferry, joining a small-group walk, and choosing a museum based on your day: Salem Witch Museum Sunday through Thursday, or Real Pirates Salem Friday and Saturday. Expect memorials, historic buildings, pop-culture stops, and about two hours of free time.

“I enjoyed my tour, which was very informative and filled with interesting facts. However, the tour guide seemed like she was having an off day and could have been more upbeat. Despite that, it was still a great experience overall, and I learned a lot!”

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Witch City Broom Making Workshop in Salem - A small class with room to ask for help
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Witch City Broom Making Workshop in Salem

14.Witch City Broom Making Workshop in Salem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $134

At 32 Derby Square, make a Salem souvenir from a handle, broomcorn, ribbons, charms, and other adornments. Local instructors guide you through wrapping and decorating your broom in a group capped at 12. The workshop lasts about 90 minutes, though it can run longer, so leave room in your schedule.

“My sister, niece, and I did this experience and very much enjoyed ourselves. Everyone was very helpful and we did not feel rushed. Now we have a nice souvenir from our visit to Salem.”

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Salem: Ultimate Witches and Witchcraft of Salem Walking Tour - From Puritan Salem to the accusations
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Salem: Ultimate Witches and Witchcraft of Salem Walking Tour

15.Ultimate Witches and Witchcraft of Salem Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

This two-hour Salem walk starts outside the John Ward House and visits nine historic stops, including the Witch Trials Memorial and Bewitched Statue. An English-speaking guide covers the 1692 trials, European witch hunts, and the folklore behind broomsticks and cauldrons. Guides have included Mason, Kai, Sam, Noelle, and John, though your guide will depend on the date.

“We loved our tour today! Our guide was so knowledgeable and insightful about the history of Salem and the 2 hours just flew by! Would recommend to anyone visiting Salem for a day as a detailed pit stop tour of the town 😊”

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