The 15 best things to do in Salem (2026)

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   1. Satanic Salem Walking Tour

   Outty Ranking88

   Salem history from The Satanic Temple's Salem Art Gallery! The most unique walking tour in Salem, free of supernatural or superstitious elements. No ghost stories. Your tour guide is an expert in occultism, witchcraft. Exceptional at 88/100, 5.0/5 from 1,736 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $30, free cancellation.

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

   Outty Ranking87

   Real hauntings, real history! Salem has a history unlike any other city in the United States. This tour offers a unique way to learn about the 1692 Witch Trials while taking a guided walk through some of Salem's most sto. Exceptional at 87/100, 4.9/5 from 2,049 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $28, free cancellation.

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   3. Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

   Outty Ranking87

   2024 Viator Experiences Rising Star Award Winner! Often referred to as the "Best tour in Salem!" The most in-depth look at the Witch Trials the city has to offer. Take a journey back through time and uncover the REAL his. Exceptional at 87/100, 4.9/5 from 1,981 traveler reviews, 1.7h from $35, free cancellation.

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   4. 2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour

   Outty Ranking85

   Book the Salem historical tour with a five star rated guide and masterful storyteller, Kenneth Glover. He has guided Salemwalkingtours.com for ten years and presents a vivid picture of Salem with the words and observatio. Exceptional at 85/100, 4.9/5 from 852 traveler reviews, 2.5h from $40, free cancellation.

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   5. History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

   Outty Ranking83

   Come and explore the rich, mysterious history of one of New England's most loved destinations Salem, Massachusetts. This ~2 hour walking tour brings to life the true story of Salem's storied past. We are a diverse groups. Exceptional at 83/100, 4.9/5 from 15,796 traveler reviews, 2h from $36.

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   6. Salem's Best Ghost Tour

   Outty Ranking81

   The Salem Night Tour is devoted to unearthing the stories Salem refuses to forget. With over 4,000 five-star reviews and twenty years in Salem, we have become the city's most trusted after-dark experience. Our guides are. Exceptional at 81/100, 4.6/5 from 4,469 traveler reviews, 1.3h from $24, free cancellation.

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   7. Black Cat Historical Day Tour

   Outty Ranking80

   Our daytime historic tour is a story of Pirates and Puritans, Witchcraft and War. We travel around the city of Salem and share the tales of its amazing history. From its humble beginnings as a city founded on the idea. Exceptional at 80/100, 4.9/5 from 356 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $28, free cancellation.

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

   Outty Ranking79

   Travel back in time to 1692 as we experience the Salem Witch Trials. Learn about the victims, the accusers, and the culprits who took part in one of the first and most famous scandals in our nation's history! Visit the a. Strongly Recommended at 79/100, 4.8/5 from 1,378 traveler reviews, 1h from $29, free cancellation.

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   9. Black Cat Ghostly Night Tour in Salem

   Outty Ranking78

   Voted one of the 10 Best Ghost Tours in the US by USA Today's "10 Best" five years in a row! Our evening tour is an eerie experience not to be missed! We travel to some of the most haunted sites in America and tell you t. Strongly Recommended at 78/100, 4.8/5 from 372 traveler reviews, 1.8h from $30, free cancellation.

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    10. Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket

    Outty Ranking78

    Immerse yourself in the real-life stories of real pirates! Featuring Black Sam Bellamy – one of the youngest most successful pirates of all time, and Maria Hallett, the love of his life and so-called “Witch of Wellfleet”. Strongly Recommended at 78/100, 4.9/5 from 278 traveler reviews, 1h from $22, free cancellation.

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    11. Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking77

    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. Strongly Recommended at 77/100, 5.0/5 from 70 traveler reviews, 2h from $28, free cancellation.

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    12. Salem On Foot Walking Tours

    Outty Ranking77

    Take an easy, 90-minute guided tour through the city's streets and stories to explore the events that shaped Salem, and still cast long shadows today. You'll hear about witches and Puritans, of course, but also about Nat. Strongly Recommended at 77/100, 5.0/5 from 88 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $20, free cancellation.

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    13. Sailing on Historic Schooner Yacht in Salem, MA

    Outty Ranking75

    Set Sail in beautiful Salem, Massachusetts on an incredible and historic schooner yacht. Experience the majesty aboard John G. Alden's personal schooner yacht Malabar X. Winner of the 1930 and 1932 Newport to Bermuda rac. Strongly Recommended at 75/100, 4.9/5 from 268 traveler reviews, 2h from $58, free cancellation.

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    14. Salem Kids Slightly Spooky Tour

    Outty Ranking75

    Meets at 18 Broad St. Salem. All of our guides are certified teachers who hold Master's degrees in education. This all-outdoor tour combines true tales from Salem’s past with some mild spooky stories just for kids age 6+. Strongly Recommended at 75/100, 4.9/5 from 141 traveler reviews, 1h from $21, free cancellation.

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

    Outty Ranking74

    Come experience the darker side of Salem on our night-time walking tour of Salem. We retell the most spine-chilling true crime tales of murder, mystery and macabre. Why did an insane woman in the early 1600s murder her c. Strongly Recommended at 74/100, 4.8/5 from 1,557 traveler reviews, 1.7h from $36.

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