The 15 Best Salem Ghost Tours

1.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,564 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Walk Salem for about two hours with a local historian such as Lisa, Michael, Sean, or Ryan. Hear the truth behind the 1692 witch trials, see the Witch Trials Memorial, Ropes Mansion, Witch House, and McIntire District, and choose a lantern-lit evening departure for extra atmosphere.

“We had Diane deliver the tour for us and she was brilliant from start to finish. Very energetic, very informative and was so positive throughout. Was happy to answer questions and show us more to Salem than what we knew before this tour. Would heavily recommend this to anyone who comes to Salem!”

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2.Salem’s Best Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,186 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk Salem’s historic center at night with a licensed local guide. In 75 minutes, you’ll hear about the 1692 Witch Trials, visit the memorial and old cemetery, see Hocus Pocus filming sites, and hear ghost stories tied to churches, homes, and murder sites. Guides such as Raymond, Sebastian, Penny, and Elaina are known for lively storytelling.

“Raymond was highly entertaining and knowledgeable my 9&10 year olds really enjoyed his stories also.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,931 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk Salem’s historic center with guides such as Dr. Vitka, Mike, and Vin, who connect the 1692 witch trials with voodoo lore, vampire stories, ghost reports, and sites including the Old Burying Point and Witch Dungeon. Expect an easy 90-minute walk, personal ghost-photo tips, and English narration.

“This is definitely the best tour in Salem ! I have taken many tours and this is the BEST one! I definitely recommend for anyone going to Salem !!”

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4.The Salem Witch Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,301 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Meet a practicing witch at Crow Haven Corner for a one-hour walk through Salem. You’ll cast a magic circle, join three spells including a full ritual, visit Old Burying Point Cemetery, and discuss witchcraft, Sabbats, Esbats, and Salem’s trials. Guides may include Aaron or William.

“It was wonderful! We did a ritual, we got crystals, and we learned a ton of history! Our guide was simply the best!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,032 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29

Follow a licensed guide through Salem’s Witch Trials Memorial, Burying Point, the Bewitched statue, and other downtown sights. Guides such as Allie, Chris, Misha, Jake, Emily, and Ajay blend court history, spooky lore, Hocus Pocus locations, and local stories into a brisk walking tour.

“Even though it was a loud / busy night the tour guide spoke clearly and keep positive energy throughout the tour”

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6.Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 743 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk about one mile through downtown Salem with a local guide, visiting the Witch Trials Memorial, Witch House, jail and court sites, and homes tied to the 1692 crisis. Guides such as Bob bring names and personal stories to life, but many original buildings are gone.

“This was a great tour. We learned so much about Salem. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and tried to answer all questions asked.”

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7.Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 651 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Walk from Old Town Hall through Salem’s McIntire and Chestnut Street districts with an English-speaking guide. Hear the facts behind the 1692 witch trials, see the Witch House and Ropes Mansion, and finish at the Salem Witch Trials Memorial. Guides may include Joe, Diane, Dean, or others.

“Diane our guide was excellent, so knowledgeable about everything & explained everything with such passion. Very informative & made the tour so interesting.”

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8.Salem Ghost Tour: Witches & Wicked Whispers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 571 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

Walk from Essex Street to Wicked Good Books with a licensed guide such as Elizabeth, Jon, Sam, or Erin. Hear researched Salem witch trial stories, visit seven historic sites, and learn the ghost lore tied to Bridget Bishop, Abigail Ropes, the Salem Athenaeum, and more.

“Erin was very informative and a great story teller! Loved the story of Abigail…..v spooky! We did the tour at night and it happened to be very foggy, adding to the creepy atmosphere!”

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9.Requiem for Salem Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 562 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Walk Salem after dark with guides such as John, Jessica, Holly, and Patrick, hearing mature ghost stories at Burying Point Cemetery, the Hawthorne Hotel, Rockafellas, and Lyceum Hall. Expect 90 minutes of outdoor walking, humor, dark history, and no entry into private buildings.

“Holly was the tour guide of about 30 people total which was split from a much larger group from Burying Point. She carried no mic and speaker and she had barely enough volume for me to hear her when I was standing as close as I could get to her. After just over 30 minutes ten people dropped off. When Holly noticed the significantly smaller crowd she looked concerned and then said “they’ll catch up”. Some of the facts she was giving seemed to be a bit off based on the other tours and museum experiences we had prior to the walking tour. It was definitely uncomfortably bad. Being in…”

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10.Salem Uncovered: The Salem Witch Trials Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 471 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

You’ll walk through Salem with a city-licensed guide, stopping at sites tied to the 1692 witch trials. Jeffrey is praised for lively, candid storytelling, though guide style can vary. The tour stays outdoors, includes no building admission, and ends at the Salem Witch Trials Memorial.

“Excellent historical account of the history of witches. He was able to engage the crowd and we were all able to hear the tales. Overall it was a beautiful day in Salem. I wish we had more time to enter the memorial”

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11.Haunted Footsteps Best Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 443 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk Salem for 90 minutes with a costumed guide and lantern, visiting cemeteries, old homes, murder sites, and reported hauntings. The tour stays outdoors and covers about one mile. Guides such as Scott, Bob, Stash, and Glenn have earned strong praise for lively storytelling, though style can vary.

“It was great seeing the history of Salem and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Would highly recommend her to anyone. Great experience and time.”

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12.Salem Ghost Tours: Witches & Wicked Whispers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 436 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $24

Meet a lantern-carrying US Ghost Adventures guide outside Salem Five Savings Bank for a 60 or 90-minute walk through 4 to 8 haunted sites. Hear true Salem stories at Old Town Hall, Old Burying Point Cemetery, the Witch House, and Wicked Good Books.

“Evian was a wonderful tour guide! Very informative and a great storyteller. We visited some cool spots and took lots of pictures. We had our 7 year old with us and he enjoyed the tour, as well - the hour long tour was the perfect length for us. Would recommend!”

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13.Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl by US Ghost Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 413 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Join a 90-minute Salem night walk with guides such as Andy, Bella, Jenna, or Susan. Visit three bars, hear haunted tales at nearby sites, and buy your own drinks. Expect a social crawl, changing venues, and plenty of walking on old streets.

“The tour guide was awsome. Very knowledgeable and fun. The only issue was at the first bar we were told we were not allowed to sit at any of the tables. Wanted us to only sit at the bar which was not big enough for a group of that size.”

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14.Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 411 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Spend two hours walking Salem with a lantern-carrying US Ghost Adventures guide, stopping at up to four pubs and eight haunted sites. Hear stories of witchcraft, murder, bootleggers, and secret tunnels, then order drinks such as a Devil’s Touch cocktail. Bring ID, cash, and sturdy shoes.

“We absolutely loved our tour, it was the highlight of our trip. Our tour guide Jena was fantastic and made the tour both fun and informative. We learned a lot about the history of Salem and saw many interesting landmarks. Would be very happy to run into Jena again on a future trip to Salem, would even try to request a tour with her if possible. Absolutely would recommend!”

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15.Black Cat Ghostly Night Tour in Salem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 344 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk Salem after dark with Black Cat Tours for 1 hour 45 minutes of ghost stories, local history, and tales tied to Hawthorne, Poe, and Lovecraft. Guides such as Vin, Zach, David, and Daniel bring different styles, from theatrical storytelling to straight historical detail.

“Terrific tour with Vin! My daughter, who knows a lot of history and is hard to impress, thought it was great.”

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