Culture & History things to do in Salem

We rank 81 culture and history things to do in Salem, United States. The highest scoring is History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $5 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
81
In the 90+ Club
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Available today
60
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$5

Culture & History in Salem compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Salem by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour88$362h4.9/5 (15,575)
Satanic Salem Walking Tour86$301.5h5/5 (1,717)
Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour84$281.5h4.9/5 (2,021)
Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem84$351.7h4.9/5 (1,957)
2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour82$402.5h4.9/5 (852)
Salem's Best Ghost Tour78$241.3h4.6/5 (4,419)
Black Cat Historical Day Tour77$281.5h4.9/5 (355)
Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!77$291h4.8/5 (1,327)
Black Cat Ghostly Night Tour in Salem75$301.8h4.8/5 (366)
Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket75$221h4.9/5 (276)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Salem

Culture & History in Salem: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Salem?
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100 from 15,575 traveler reviews. Satanic Salem Walking Tour, Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour, Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem follow close behind. We rank 81 culture & history experiences in Salem in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Salem cost?
Expect around $31 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem from $5, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Salem for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Salem currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Salem?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Salem, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Salem?
September to October for atmosphere, May to June for smaller crowds.

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Last Minute 84Nightlife 16Family Friendly 15Most Popular 13Outdoors 8Most Highly Reviewed 4Food & Drink 2

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