
A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 52 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem worth booking?
A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem is a 1.5-hour experience in Salem, United States, from $36 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 52 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (52)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $36 per person
Have you ever been curious about the spirit world? Or are you a ghost denier? This 90 minute tour may change your mind! This tour dives into Salem’s paranormal activity using professional ghost-hunting equipment. We visit some of the most haunted locations in Salem on a journey to connect with the spiritual world. Our experts guides will instruct and offer techniques to seek out the spirits who haven’t departed yet from Salem. You may catch a glimpse of a ghost peering through the windows at you. You may hear voices. Or you may catch an anomaly with a photo/video on your cell phone with something quite peculiar or unexplainable. Come take a tour in search of the spirits of Salem!. ***We cannot guarantee ghost sightings unusual phenomena or paranormal activity of any kind. Results may vary. ***We required to hold one driver's license or state issued ID per group in order to use ghost hunting equipment. It will be returned upon receipt of equipment return**
What you get
About this experience
Have you ever been curious about the spirit world? Or are you a ghost denier? This 90 minute tour may change your mind! This tour dives into Salem’s paranormal activity using professional ghost-hunting equipment. We visit some of the most haunted locations in Salem on a journey to connect with the spiritual world. Our experts guides will instruct and offer techniques to seek out the spirits who haven’t departed yet from Salem. You may catch a glimpse of a ghost peering through the windows at you. You may hear voices. Or you may catch an anomaly with a photo/video on your cell phone with something quite peculiar or unexplainable. Come take a tour in search of the spirits of Salem!. ***We cannot guarantee ghost sightings unusual phenomena or paranormal activity of any kind. Results may vary. ***We required to hold one driver's license or state issued ID per group in order to use ghost hunting equipment. It will be returned upon receipt of equipment return**
What's included
Included
- Use of various ghost hunting equipment and techniques
- Licensed Guide for the duration of the tour
Not included
- Gratuity not included
- Unreturned Equipment fee is $200 per item not returned.
- Bring your own smartphone to capture photos or paranormal annomolies!
What you'll see and do
Salem Old Town Hall
Meeting location.
10 minutes here · Admission included
We will visit the Old Salem Jail location from the Salem Witch Trials where more than 25+ people passed away from unsanitary conditions.
15 minutes here
Howard Street Cemetery
Your guide and your group will use spirit boxes, flashlights, laser light grids to track ghosts and anomalies. We do not enter the cemetery after dark.
15 minutes here
Salem
Your guide will walk you near the Saint Peter’s Church with the headstones in the front.
30 minutes here
Ghost Hunting at the edge of the Cemetery. No entrance into the cemetery after dark.
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Salem
We meet at 32 Derby SQUARE outside the Old Town Hall near the 3 staircases facing Front St.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We end at the Charter Street Cemetery.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Witch City Walking Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by ticketed adult
- Our Tours run rain or shine, we do not cancel for weather. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly.
- Dog friendly!
- Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, however, be aware that salem has brick sidewalks, uneven surfaces and narrow areas. Visitors assume all responsibility with wheelchairs and wCWt will not be held liable.
- 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.
- We do not enter any buildings or cemeteries on this tour, this is an outdoor activity only.
- Tour group size may be up to 39 guests per group
- There are no public restrooms on the tour route. Please plan accordingly.
- We required to hold one driver's license or state issued ID per group in order to use ghost hunting equipment.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 52 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
52 verified traveler reviews for A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Meh
This was more for our teens, but honestly the experience was a bit underwhelming. Very minimal story telling or device guidance.
via Tripadvisor
Skip it, do one of the other tours at night though
The guide and the tour were very underwhelming. She wasn’t great at telling there stories. It was fun wandering around Salem at night, but some of the other tours seemed a lot more interesting. The sites they take you to are a parking lot, outside an apartment building, and walk PAST a cemetery (can’t stop or go in). We skipped out early after about an hour.
Response from the operator: Hi Lori, 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.
via Tripadvisor
Funny Ghost Night
Really interesting and fun. Lisa was great! Paranormal kit function perfectly and they made our night fun
Response from the operator: Hi AnnMarie, 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 Specters & Apparitions Tour of Salem with Lisa ! We definitely make the tour spooky and fascinating. We love the supernatural 👻! We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon. All the best, Beth and Lisa
via Viator
Ghost hunt
Lisa was awesome. We had so much fun!
Response from the operator: Hi there, 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 Specters & Apparitions Tour of Salem with Lisa ! We definitely make the tour spooky and fascinating. We love the supernatural 👻! We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon. All the best, Beth and Lisa
via Tripadvisor
This tour was so much fun!!
This experience was absolutely amazing!!! Lisa was our guide and she was fabulous! She answered every question and checked in with us as well as the other groups at every single location to see how we were doing. This was our first ghost hunt and it couldn’t have been more perfect! 10/10 would do it again!!
Response from the operator: Hi Mercedes , 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 Specters & Apparitions Tour of Salem with Lisa ! We definitely make the tour spooky and fascinating. We love the supernatural 👻! We hope that you will come back and see us again in Salem soon. All the best, Beth and Lisa
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Fri, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 18
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Witch City Walking Tours, who run 8 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 69.5 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
See everything Witch City Walking Tours runsWhy this scores 54
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A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Salem.
How much does A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem cost?
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Prices start at $36 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Salem usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Salem is not rushed.
Is A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 52 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Salem, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem?
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Around 18 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Salem can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Salem and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Salem within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Salem?
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Salem runs witch trial history tours, ghost and cemetery walks, museum entries and harbour trips, with October turning the whole town into a month-long event. On Outty we rank every Salem experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Satanic Salem Walking Tour, Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour, Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Salem?
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September to October for atmosphere, May to June for smaller crowds. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Salem?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem?
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Included: Use of various ghost hunting equipment and techniques; and Licensed Guide for the duration of the tour. Not included: Gratuity not included; Unreturned Equipment fee is $200 per item not returned; and Bring your own smartphone to capture photos or paranormal annomolies!. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem?
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We meet at 32 Derby SQUARE outside the Old Town Hall near the 3 staircases facing Front St. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible; and Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, however, be aware that salem has brick sidewalks, un. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Salem. Standard cancellation terms apply.
What do travelers say about A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem?
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Across 52 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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