Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour!

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Salem's history is stranger and more thrilling than most people realize — and that's exactly what this tour is about.

You'll join a true life-long Salem local to walk the streets where the 1692 Witch Trials actually unfolded. Discover what made a community turn on each other. Hear ghost stories tied to the beautiful architecture along the route. See Hocus Pocus movie stops - and then, we'll take you somewhere most Salem tours don't go: the city's maritime past, its role in the American Revolution, and the question nobody thinks to ask — why are there no Sheriff's located in Salem anymore? Every tour ends with time for questions and insider recommendations for where to eat, shop and explore by request. We look forward to meeting you at the tour's start point: The East India Fountain at 158 Essex St Salem, MA 01970. This tour runs 60-90 minutes depending on pacing times and needs. This is an outdoor only walking tour, we do not go inside any buildings. See you in Salem soon!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Many people take this tour with mobility scooters or wheelchairs, BUT PLEASE, keep in mind, we are an old historic city so the terrain is going to be uneven sometimes. Use your own discretion. We are very happy to have people with mobility devices on our tour! We will always accommodate you the best we can but visitors assume all responsibility and Witch City Walkabout will not be held liable.

The tour requires walking and standing.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

The East India Fountain. This will be our meeting point! Get to know your guide, enjoy an introduction to Salem. Why is Salem known for Witch Trials? Why does the East India Fountain look so unique? What is the significance of the giant building you'll be standing in front of? This is an outdoor only stop.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Stroll down Historic Essex St and learn it's history - is it haunted? How old are the buildings in Salem? Better understand where the Witchcraft Trial sites are. Hear about Puritans, Pirates, Patriots and more! What is the hidden secret about Central Street? This is an outdoor only stop.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Insider Local recommendations for where to eat, shop and sightsee by request.

Plenty of photo opportunities.

Over 400 years of Salem's history.

A friendly local historian as your guide.

See Salem's most popular stops including The Old Town Hall, The Witch Trial Memorial, and much more!

60-90 minute Hauntings, History and Legends Walking Tour of Salem

Gratuities Not Included

Entry Into Buildings/Houses Not Included

Parking not included, tours leave on time so please plan for traffic and finding a spot.

Bathrooms not included along route while tour is running.

Options

Hauntings, History and Legends Tour in Salem

Reviews

5.00

28 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

More history for your dollar....
368darleenr,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I found this tour on recommendation from a friend who was in Salem last month. It really exceeded my expectations! Our guide was very authentic with witch trial history, but was able to answer all our non witch trial questions as well (Salem has so much other history, we've been doing our own reading and were really curious). I would send anyone to this company wanting to have fun and get a lot of good info.
Great for bachelorette Party
X9047YHdinam,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Arranged a private tour for my friend's bachelorette party. The guide reallly made us (and the bride!) feel special and we had a great time walking around downtown salem.
Take this one!
L9763SMkristenf,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Worth it! Salem has a TON of tours, I wasn't sure to book this one at first due to small amount of reviews, but this is a very thorough company, they take Salem seriously. I will be taking this one again when I come back with my mother for her birthday!
Must-Do for seeing and understanding Salem
Q173AIkatelyns,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So far this has been our favorite thing we've done on our two week road trip! We had a guide who was so informative. We got to learn about so much in a pretty short period of time. She was also great about making sure we had time for photos. We also got a lot of recommendations on where to eat, what to see which was helpful. Only thing, we wish Salem's shops etc stayed open later!
Worth booking!
P9540VWjesset,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was the highlight of our family's time in Salem! The guide was able to entertain and connect with all ages (3 years,9 years,14 and 16 years,21 years). Myself, my husband and our adult siblings! Gave us a new perspective on Salem and it's history
Hilarious guide!
126vinm,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide had us in stitches the whole time but we still got a lot of great history and surprisnig thing we had no idea about!
Great time!
N1270AQjeans,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Many salem tourss don't operate in January, this one does and looked good from the reviews, we were very happy
Worked out really well!
mkaylat2026,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Booked this last minute without doing much research, it worked out really well! I'm glad I took this tour when I first arrived in Salem, it gave a good overview of the area and things to do, helped me maximize my time.
Excellent Company outing
tombO5247ED,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I booked this tour as a team outing for work, there were 30 of us. Many of us work remotely around the country and had never been to Salem, so we decided to make a day trip from our meeting/retreat in Boston. This tour was the perfect activity to get the most out of our time. The guide was entertaining, answered all our questions, and we saww a lot of downtown. Wear good walking shoes, Salem is an old city with lots of brick and cobblestone.
Hidden Gem!!
jennil867,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I have been to a lot of Salem tours over the years (we visit a few times a year from NY) but this one really stands out, it was more authentic (a real local), deeper takes on some of the history, but still has the ghost stories and good natured jokes. Lot's of locals recs too which is important when you're visiting from out of town! I felt like I finally got the real insider experience of Salem, lol!