Culture & History things to do in Salem

We rank 91 culture and history things to do in Salem, United States. The highest scoring is Satanic Salem 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.

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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
Satanic Salem Walking Tour88$301.5h5/5 (1,774)
Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour87$281.5h4.9/5 (2,080)
Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem87$351.7h4.9/5 (2,027)
2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour85$382.5h4.9/5 (852)
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour83$362h4.9/5 (16,338)
Salem's Best Ghost Tour82$241.3h4.6/5 (4,617)
Black Cat Historical Day Tour80$281.5h4.9/5 (356)
Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!80$291h4.8/5 (1,570)
Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket78$221h4.9/5 (288)
Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour77$282h5/5 (70)

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?
Satanic Salem Walking Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100 from 1,774 traveler reviews. Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour, Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem, 2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour follow close behind. We rank 91 culture & history experiences in Salem in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Salem cost?
Expect around $30 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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