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15 Ghost Walking Tours in Salem Worth Booking

22 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Every trip has one evening spare. These 15 ghost walking tours in Salem are worth spending it on, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes.

Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour - Bridget Bishop, a telephone demonstration, and Hocus Pocus
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Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

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

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

Walk Salem after dark with licensed guides such as Mike, Vin, or Dr. Vitka, visiting trial sites, old cemeteries, haunted buildings, vampire lore stops, and Hocus Pocus filming locations. The 90-minute tour blends documented history with ghost stories, paranormal photos, and practical tips for examining your own pictures.

“Great information provided from our guide on Salem lore and history. Well thought out tour with paranormal stories and first hand experience.”

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Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem - From colonial events to Halloween destination
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Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

2.Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,895 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk downtown Salem for about two hours with a City of Salem licensed guide. The route begins at the Halloween Museum and visits more than 12 sites tied to the 1692 witch trials, Salem’s later history, and its Halloween identity. Expect careful historical context, humor, pop culture, and a few ghost stories. Sarah is a frequently praised guide.

“Sarah was an incredible tour guide! Very knowledgeable and thorough! We learned a ton and had a few laughs along the way. 10/10 recommend!!!”

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Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour - Starting at 8 Central Street
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Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

3.Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

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

Walk about one mile through Salem with a local guide, visiting the Witch Trials Memorial, Witch House, former jail and court sites, and locations tied to George Corwin and Bridget Bishop. The tour runs 90 minutes, costs $30, and may feature guides such as Bob, praised for vivid storytelling.

“This was a fun informative time! The route itself wasn't difficult or alot. The tour guide was also very knowledgeable and funny. Overall it was a great experience”

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Requiem for Salem Walking Ghost Tour - Hawthorne Hotel brings a different kind of haunting
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Requiem for Salem Walking Ghost Tour

4.Requiem for Salem Walking Ghost Tour

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

Walk Salem after dark with Ghost City Tours Salem on a 90-minute, adults-only tour starting at the Old Burying Point Cemetery. Guides such as John, Jessica, Holly, Patrick, and Stacey mix witch-trial history, ghost stories, humor, and mature themes at four historic stops. Expect outdoor walking, uneven ground, and no entry into private buildings.

“Our tour was disappointing. While our tour guide Kelly, is very enthusiastic, some seasoning might help her presentations. Her facts were a bit skewed and not as complete as we had hoped. Language became an issue as we listened repeatedly to profanity being used. While we appreciated her enthusiasm for the subject, her delivery needs some pointers.”

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Salem's Spooky Spectres Walking Ghost Tour - Starting at 29 Congress Street
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Salem’s Spooky Spectres Walking Ghost Tour

5.Salem’s Spooky Spectres Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 272 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Walk Salem’s haunted core with a certified guide such as Kat, David, Carrie, Eden, or Trevor. Over about 90 minutes, hear stories of murder, madness, apparitions, and local history while passing the Old Salem Gaol, Pickman House, Old Burying Point, Joshua Ward House, and Lyceum. The tour starts and ends at 29 Congress Street.

“Kat was AMAZING! We loved our personal ghost tour! 10/10 highly recommend! This was a local business that provided this service and it was hands down better than the other tours we’ve done with larger groups!”

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The Ghosts of Salem Walking Tour - The Witch House and Salem’s darkest chapter
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The Ghosts of Salem Walking Tour

6.The Ghosts of Salem Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 261 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Start at Salem Old Town Hall at 8:00 pm for a 90-minute walk through Salem’s haunted past. Guides such as Martin, John, Penny, and Mark mix Witch Trial history, ghost stories, and paranormal tips. Expect outdoor storytelling, a group of up to 40, and possible route changes.

“Martin was the best! He delivered spooky stories, and provided history about where the stories originated. He also made us want to do More research about the pirates of Salem! Two thumbs up!”

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Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem - The Witch House and Salem Inn
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Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem

7.Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · 40 to 50 minutes (approx.) · from $7

This self-guided Salem walk uses the WalknTours app, GPS directions, narration, music, and sound effects to connect haunted sites, Salem Witch Trials landmarks, Harry Houdini history, and Bewitched references. The route takes about 40 to 50 minutes, starts at Ropes Mansion, ends at the Witch Trials Memorial, and can be paused for shops, meals, or a closer look.

“The WalknTours app was easy to use, easy instructions to get the tour downloaded. The tour itself was accurate and well done. Price was right. Would definitely do another one.”

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Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour - Bridget Bishop, a telephone demonstration, and Hocus Pocus
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Salem: Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

8.Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 206 reviews · 1h 30m · from $25

Join local guide Dr. Vitka or another city-licensed guide for a 90-minute Salem walk covering the witch trials, voodoo folklore, vampires, ghosts, Giles Corey’s death site, Old Burying Point Cemetery, and Hocus Pocus filming locations. The tour ends with ghost-photography tips and a look at claimed spectral energy.

“Loved how the tour guide told us all the details about history. Excellent”

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"Witch Trials" Walking Tour in Salem - Old Burying Point Cemetery and John Hathorne
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“Witch Trials” Walking Tour in Salem

9.“Witch Trials” Walking Tour in Salem

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 133 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

This 90-minute outdoor tour begins at 6:00 pm near the John Ward House and visits the Witch House, Burying Point Cemetery, Peabody Essex Museum, and Witch Trials Memorial. Guides such as Holly, John, Anna, Bridget, and Tobin have led engaging tours, but you will not enter the buildings. Bring layers and plan for city noise.

“Kate was great! Loved the small group very detailed facts! Will definitely do it again! Overall I had an amazing time on my first time in Salem!”

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Salem History & Haunt Walking Tour - St. Peter’s-San Pedro Episcopal Church and its graveyard
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Salem History & Haunt Walking Tour

10.Salem History & Haunt Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk through Salem with an English-speaking guide as you connect the witch trials to St. Peter’s Church, Howard Street Cemetery, and the old jail site. Guides such as Bobby, Elaina, Dominick, and Davey have led this tour. Expect serious history, ghost stories, and a few unsettling moments.

“The tour guide we had was sooo knowledgeable. I myself had a lot of questions and she was able to answer all of them very thoroughly. I appreciated how “fair” she was in presenting the facts of the time period, and overall it was just a really enjoyable experience! My favorite pet of the tour was the Memorial, it was beautiful and solemn, and knowing the story behind its creation made it even more special. Best tour I’ve probably ever taken!”

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Salem: Ultimate Witches and Witchcraft of Salem Walking Tour - From European witch hunts to Salem’s accusations
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Salem: Ultimate Witches and Witchcraft of Salem Walking Tour

11.Ultimate Witches and Witchcraft of Salem Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Walk through Salem with a local Junket guide, stopping at the John Ward House, the Bewitched Statue, the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, and other historic sites. Learn how European witch hunts, Puritan beliefs, broomsticks, cauldrons, and midwives shaped Salem’s story. Expect a lively, English-language tour with plenty of walking and no house interiors.

“The historical references the fun spooky facts and the passion our guide had for her work and the town of Salem”

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Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour - The Joshua Ward House and Sheriff George Corwin
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Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour

12.Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $16

Follow a self-guided audio walk through Salem’s witch trial sites, historic cemeteries, Hamilton Hall, and Nathaniel Hawthorne landmarks. The Action Tour Guide app uses GPS to trigger more than 35 stories along a 1.5-mile route. Plan on one to two hours, bring headphones, and download everything before you arrive.

“Waste of money. Never received the link. Rip off. Sent me to the visitor center and they knew nothing about the tour.”

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Salem: Ghosts of Salem Walking Tour - Salem’s famous historic buildings along the route
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Salem: Ghosts of Salem Walking Tour

13.Ghosts of Salem Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 58 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Salem Town Hall for a 90-minute walk through haunted sites, including Old Burying Point Cemetery, Ropes Mansion, and The Witch House. Guides such as Nick bring local stories to life, while the family-friendly route keeps dark themes approachable. Wear good shoes, bring water, and expect the tour to run in all weather.

“It was great, I think "nick" a nice guy with a beard and softspoken, and knew his information well. only issue was we went after 8 and it was hard hearing him at times but overall a good tour.”

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Salem: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts Walking Tour - The Witch Trials Memorial and the weight of the past
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Salem: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts Walking Tour

14.Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $25

Spend one hour walking through Salem with guides such as David, Alina, Chris, Allie, or Sara, learning about the 1692 Witch Trials, haunted sites, former jails, piracy, war, and Hocus Pocus filming locations. The tour begins outside Roseadela’s at 7 Church Street and returns there. Expect plenty of storytelling, with the first part largely spent standing in place.

“Sara is so gentle and kind, she guided us to a city tour while telling the story of Salem. Really raccomended.”

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Salem: Witch Trial Walking Tour - The Witch House and Salem’s physical connection to 1692
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Salem: Witch Trial Walking Tour

15.Witch Trial Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 38 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Meet your English-speaking guide at Salem Five Bank for a 90-minute walk through the Salem Witch Trials. Visit the Witch House, Merchant Hotel, Burying Point Cemetery, and Witch Trials Memorial while learning about John Proctor, Bridget Bishop, accusations of black magic, and the humiliating examinations faced by suspected witches. Tobin is noted for an entertaining style, while guide delivery can vary.

“Our guide, Tobin, was very entertaining and informative! We had a great time.”

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