History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
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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 of historians, teachers, professional artists whose passion for Salem's history is truly engaging. You will learn about Salem's rich past as a world-class seaport, hear hauntedly chilling tales of the supernatural, visit one of the most beautiful streets in America and learn of three hundred years of architecture, and find out the truth about the 1692 Salem Witch Trials hysteria. You will leave Salem wanting to plan your next trip back! Come and see why this the *only* tour you need while in Salem.
Dog friendly! Handicap accessible!
Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. No refunds for no-shows or for weather.
***Please note, we book up to 40 people per tour***
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by ticketed adult
Our Tours run rain or shine, we do not cancel for weather. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly.
By choosing to purchase a ticket, you and your ticketed guests will be agreeing to our liability waiver which includes a release of liability on our tours as well as a photo release.
Dog friendly!
Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, however, be aware that Salem has brick sidewalks, uneven surfaces and narrow areas. Visitors assume all responsibility with wheelchairs and WCWT will not be held liable.
We do not enter any buildings or cemeteries on this tour, this is an outdoor activity only.
Tour group size may be up to 40 guests per group during busy times
There are no public restrooms on the tour route. Please plan accordingly.
The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on all tours.
Smoking and vaping is prohibited on all tours.
Please allow at least 2 hours for this tour. Some tours run up to 2 hours and 15 minutes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Salem Old Town Hall
All tours depart from Salem's Old Town Hall, on the three steps. A local historian guides you through the cobblestone-lined streets of this 17th century city by the glow of lantern light. Explore the driving factors behind the infamous Witch Trials Hysteria of 1692, meeting real practicing witches along the way. Learn about the rise of Salem as a world-class haunted seaport, creating some of the wealthiest families in its history.
Essex Street Pedestrian Mall
We will be strolling the cobblestoned streets of the Essex St Pedestrian walking mall. This is the very heart of Salem, which once was a Native American trading path. You will visit the site of the First Church of Salem and hear the haunting tale of the Lady in Blue.
What‘s Included
2-hour Hauntings & History Salem Walking Tour
See top Salem sites such as Witch Trials Memorial, Witch House, and Ropes Mansion.
We do not enter any buildings on this tour. This is an outdoor activity only.
Professional/Local Guide
Listen to 400 years of Salem history from a local historian
Walk the cobblestone streets of Salem's historic McIntire District
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History & Hauntings Tour
Reviews
14,628 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sean of Salem
Bridgette R,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sean was an excellent tour guide. Funny, informative, knowledgeable and a thoroughly nice man! I have no hesitation in recommending his tour.
Salem Walking Tour
Marisa S,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My daughter and I really enjoyed this tour. Dana was very knowledgeable and a great conversationalist. The tour is more about the history of Salem than ghosts, but worth it.
Great Salem tour
Leigh A,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really fun and informative walking tour. Our guide Henry was engaging, answered all our questions, and made the tour an absolute highlight of Salem. I learned tons of stuff I never knew in addition to seeing the beautiful sights and architecture. The most impactful thing was at the very end where Henry reminded us all about the humans at the center of this history and how their stories still need to be told today.
Great time
Amanda S,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ryan was our guide and was amazing. He made the tour entertaining and informative!
Not just witches here
Louise V,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great tour that really shows off the towns history. David was very knowledgeable and friendly. A particularly cold day but nice and quiet for the off season
Great tour
jameslT1014HJ,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were visiting Boston for the first time and booked this tour (17 year old daughter, wife, me). We were not disappointed. We learned so much about the history of Salem and enjoyed our guide, Sean. We highly recommend.
Great experience in Salem
285shachara,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joe, our guide, was very enthusiastic and a great storyteller. We learned a lot of the history of Salem along with hearing ghost stories. Highly enjoyable experience.
Fun and informative!
30margeef,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rebecca is all you want in a tour guide. She's fun, she's BRILLIANT, she's cheeky if you're paying attention, and she clearly loves her subject matter. We learned so much more than the usual Salem rhetoric (and were delighted by that, by the way.) I've had a lot of tour guides and Rebecca is on my to-be-repeated list.
So Much I Didn't Know
Kimberly K,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative. Tour guide was enthusiastic and really knew her stuff. You learn a lot more than just witch trials.
We did it, Joe! (Successful tour!)
Emily W,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour Guide Joe was funny and informative. It was literally freezing outside and he powered through to give us a great tour with visual aids throughout the important landmarks. We brought an EMF reader and it was lighting up at many of the places we stopped. It even went off at a doorway that didn't have to do with the tour, but Joe told us about the significance of it and why it may have been going off. He was also interactive with us and brought the history into a modern framework. He was well paced with each part of the tour. We had an awesome time!
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