Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour
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Is Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour worth booking?
Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour is a 2-hour experience in Salem, United States, from $28 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 70 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 77 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (70)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $28 per person
Walk Salem's most haunted streets and uncover the fascinating true story of the 1692 witch trials — told the way only a lifelong local of old Salem can tell it. Named one of the best Salem walking tours by TripAdvisor in
What you get
About this experience
Walk Salem's most haunted streets and uncover the fascinating true story of the 1692 witch trials — told the way only a lifelong local of old Salem can tell it. Named one of the best Salem walking tours by TripAdvisor in the Top 10 Salem Walking Tours of 2026. Enjoy Hocus Pocus stops, thrilling ghost stories - then be surprised along the way by Salem's lesser known history, and the question nobody thinks to ask: Why are there no Sheriffs in Salem anymore? Enter Salem's stunning McIntire District with Revolutionary War, maritime, and pirate tales woven throughout. This is a historical tour enriched with some beloved ghost stories. Dining, shopping and exploring recommendations on request. Perfect for families, couples, day trips from Boston, solo travelers, haunted history tours, friends, bachelorette parties, bridal parties, and curious kids. This tour is guided in English only. Our meeting point: East India Fountain, 158 Essex St, Salem MA 01970. About 2 hrs. Outdoors only, no entry.
What's included
Included
- Get All your Questions Answered!
- Local Recommendations for Dining, Shopping and Site Seeing by Request
- Salem's most popular stops such as The Witch Trial Memorial, The Samantha Statue and many more!
- Surprising Facts and Intriguing Sites many visitors don't find on their own
- A friendly local historian as your guide.
- Authentic Salem Witch Trial History and Sites
- Beloved Hauntings and Folklore of Salem
- Plenty of Great Photo and Video Opportunities
- Salem's Iconic Downtown Area as well as a Beautiful Historic District.
- Hocus Pocus Filming Locations
- 2 Hours of Salem's 400 Years of Ghosts and History
Not included
- 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.
- Any appropriate clothing or tools for our unpredictable extreme outdoor elements not included.
- This tour is in English, other languages not offered at this time.
What you'll see and do
The East India Fountain. This will be our meeting point! Get to know your guide, enjoy an introduction to Salem. Why is Salem known for Witch Trials? Why does the East India Fountain look so unique? What is the significance of the giant building you'll be standing in front of? This is an outdoor only stop.
5 minutes here
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
What kind of people were accused of witchcraft? What was done with them? How is Saint Peter's Church tied into the Witch Trials? What happened on nearby property and why do so many people get chills and strange photos here? This is an outdoor only stop.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Did you know Salem looked very different in 1692? We will traverse a large piece of property with special Witchcraft Trial history. Today, many believe it to be haunted by an executed victim. You'll also hear a few other surprising chapters of Salem's history here...this is an outdoor only stop.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Salem Old Town Hall
The famous Hocus Pocus stop! We discuss the movie's filming and the true history of the building. The founding of Salem and those here before the Puritans are also explored. This is an outdoor only stop.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
So much history in one stop! This site is tied to the Witch Trials as well as our rich Maritime history. It's also famous for one of the most famous hauntings in Salem. This is an outdoor only stop.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
A very iconic stop, great for photos! How are Salem's Witch Trials connected to the classic Bewitched TV show? What sensitive legacy does the statue have today? This is an outdoor only stop
5 minutes here
The Witch House at Salem
The Witch House is the only thing left standing in modern Salem with direct ties to the Salem Witch Trials! What happened here? Further explore how everything went so wrong in 1692
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Mcintire Historic District
Marvel at Salem's historic residential neighborhood, both spooky and breathtaking!
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Stroll down Historic Essex St and learn it's history - is it haunted? How old are the buildings in Salem? Better understand where the Witchcraft Trial sites are. Hear about Puritans, Pirates, Patriots and more! What is the hidden secret about Central Street? This is an outdoor only stop.
10 minutes here
Ropes Mansion and Garden
Enjoy a sumptuous mansion from Salem's maritime era and another Hocus Pocus filming stop! Who lived here? What happened to them? And why do people get strange photos in the beautiful historic garden?
5 minutes here · Admission not included
The Old Burying Point. Famous as one of the oldest maintained burial sites in the country. The final resting place of several people involved in the Salem Witch trials and other significant chapters of history. What ghosts are famous for walking the grounds? This is an outdoor only stop.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
How do we honor the victims of the Salem Witchcraft Trials? What is the symbolism built into it's design? This is an outside memorial, access is free and depends on the amount of people utilizing the memorial (such as October crowds).
5 minutes here
Hamilton Hall
This federalist era hall has a captivating and amusing history!
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Salem
158 Essex Street Salem MA 01970. The Fountain between The Village Tavern and The Peabody Essex Museum
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
24 Liberty Street Salem MA 01970. The Memorial to remember the victims of the Salem Witch Trials
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Witch City Walkabout
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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- MOBILITY DEVICES: Many people take this tour with their own 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 their own 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. We do not provide mobility devices - Guests who need one should bring their own.
- HEALTH RESTRICTIONS: Participating in this tour requires being able to physically complete a route of about 2 miles over the course of around 2 hours (on foot OR with your own mobility device) done at a walking pace with standing pauses of approximately one to several minutes at each tour stop. Most stops don't have seating available; guests will either stand or remain seated in their mobility devices (if they have brought their own) during tour stops. To keep the tour engaging and on schedule for the whole group, we're not able to slow the pace significantly or add extra rest stops along the way. We do not provide mobility devices — guests who need one should bring their own. Please keep in mind, while many people successfully take this tour with mobility devices and enjoy themselves, 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.
- Tours run Rain or Shine! Prepare for all weather! Salem, MA can have quickly changing weather.
- This tour covers about 2 miles in around 2 hours time.
- Wear comfortable shoes, we walk 2 miles on uneven terrain, bricks, cobblestone etc.
- This tour does not have bathroom breaks, be sure to use a bathroom before the beginning of the tour.
- Tours start on time, plan for traffic if driving into Salem. Plan to secure parking/transportation/arrival to the tour early enough to be able to find our starting point at 158 Essex St, Salem MA (The East India Fountain) before the tour begins.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 70 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
70 verified traveler reviews for Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Ghost stories and History stories of Salem
This was a good tour with stories from factual history as well as interesting anecdotes of ghostly encounters.
via Viator
Fantastic History!
If you are looking for the true history of Salem instead of just ghost stories, this is the tour for you! April, our guide, was so passionate about their city and was so knowledgeable about its history. We learned so much awesome information about Salem beyond the witch trials.
via Tripadvisor
5 star tour
Very enthusiastic. Great storytelling with lots of history. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Would highly recommend this tour. Very informative.
Response from the operator: Thank you Joseph! Our guides have a lot of passion and enthusiasm for Salem. We're very happy you enjoyed it and found it both entertaining and informative. Thank you for your 5 star recommendation!
via Viator
Interesting and fun! Excellent walking tour.
Walking tour with lots of history and interesting tidbits. April was a wonderful tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would do it again.
Response from the operator: Thank you Jeanne! We're glad you got a lot of history and extra tidbits. Our guides try hard to surprise and give you extra parts of Salem and extra information. We look forward to welcoming you back to Salem sometime.
via Viator
Great tour
Fantastic tour. We had a great experience with the guide and learned a lot. Would certainly suggest.
Response from the operator: Thank you Liz! We love giving fantastic experiences of Salem and we're happy to hear you learned a lot from our tour. Thank you for your recommendation. Hope to see you in Salem again sometime.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $28 to $35
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 25
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 77
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Salem.
How much does Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $28 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 Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 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 Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 70 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Salem, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour?
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Around 25 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 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour 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 History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour, Satanic Salem Walking Tour, Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour. 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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