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15 Witch Trial Tours Worth the Trip

27 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Salem, Edinburgh, Bamberg, Toledo. The 15 below walk the real sites and stay with the court records, which is the only version of this history that needs no embellishment.

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

1.Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

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

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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The Salem Witch Walk - The opening magic circle
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The Salem Witch Walk

2.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 Salem walk with three spells, a magic circle, a blessing at Old Burying Point Cemetery, witchcraft traditions, and a theatrical light show. Guides such as Aaron and William bring different personalities, so expect a personal, sometimes playful look at Salem’s past and modern practice.

“Our tour was guided by a well informed Witch that shared spells and their history with us. He then took us on a walking tour of significant locations in Salem. He was passionate, knowledgeable, and funny. I recommend this tour throughout the year.”

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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour - St. Giles’ Cathedral and the Old Town setting
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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

3.Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,290 reviews · 1h 15m · from $24

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town for 75 minutes with a costumed guide such as Hazel, Juniper, or Angelica. Hear carefully told stories about Scotland’s witch trials, visit atmospheric closes and wynds, pass Castlehill and Victoria Street, and finish at Grassmarket, a former execution site.

“We had an amazing tour with juniper! It was very informative and fun, and our tour guide was the best coven leader!!”

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Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts! - Beginning at Church Street
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Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

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

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

Walk central Salem with guides such as Allie, Chris, Misha, Jake, and Emily, learning the real story of the 1692 witch trials alongside spooky lore and pop-culture stops. You’ll visit the Witch Trials Memorial, Burying Point, Samantha statue, Salem Museum area, Nathaniel Hawthorne statue, and sites linked to Hocus Pocus. Expect an easy walk, lively storytelling, and a group of up to 50.

“What an incredible experience! Our tour guide, Allie, was a spunky New Yorker who was extremely knowledgeable and incredibly entertaining. Highly recommend this tour!”

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York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour - Starting at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate
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York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

5.Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 928 reviews · 1h 15m · from $22

Walk York’s old town with a costumed witch guide such as Cornelius Piper, Merlot, Willow, or Nutmeg. Over 75 minutes, hear true stories of Mad Alice, Mary Bateman, and other suspected witches while visiting the Shambles, York Minster, Stonegate, Barley Hall, and small historic lanes. Expect outdoor walking, theatrical storytelling, and weather of every kind.

“Cornelius Piper was a phenomenal guide. He was entertaining and enthusiastic about his work. My children and I enjoyed our tour.”

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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

6.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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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour - St. Giles’ Cathedral and the Old Town setting
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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

7.Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 632 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Walk from Parliament Square to Grassmarket with a costumed or theatrically presented guide such as Juniper, Hazel, or Angelica. Hear stories of Scottish witch trials, Mary Queen of Scots, North Berwick witches, accused women, warlocks, and Half-Hangit Maggie while crossing the Royal Mile, Victoria Street, and Edinburgh’s steep cobbled lanes.

“Excellent tour to take of Edinburgh Witch history. Juniper was a wonderful tour guide. She was friendly, funny and all about witches. Definitely would recommend tour. Cheers!”

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Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour - The Capitol Building and Grace Sherwood’s trial
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Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour

8.Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 584 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Join a costumed guide such as Gracie, Michael, Lexi, or Mr. Pirate for a 1-hour-45-minute evening walk through Colonial Williamsburg. Hear about Blackbeard’s crew, Grace Sherwood, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and the haunted Jones Graveyard. The tour stays outdoors, uses audience participation, and costs $25 per person.

“It was a nice relaxing night outside. Very fun! We all learned a lot and it was very interesting. The guides were a lot of fun! My teens even had a good time.”

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Salem Ghost Tour: Witches & Wicked Whispers - Ropes Mansion and Abigail’s tragic story
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Salem Ghost Tour: Witches & Wicked Whispers

9.Salem Ghost Tour: Witches & Wicked Whispers

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

Walk through central Salem with a licensed guide and hear researched stories tied to the 1692 witch trials, historic homes, the Salem fire, and reported hauntings. The one-hour route visits seven locations, including the Witch House, Ropes Mansion, Salem Athenaeum, and Salem Inn. Guides such as Elizabeth, Jon, Sam, and William are praised for strong storytelling.

“Mediocre experience-one and done kind of a thing.I went with two teenagers that are hard to impress so they bothe gave it 3 stars!”

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Salem Uncovered: The Salem Witch Trials Tour - Rockafellas marks Salem’s former meeting place
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Salem Uncovered: The Salem Witch Trials Tour

10.Salem Uncovered: The Salem Witch Trials Tour

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

Follow Salem Uncovered Tours on a 90-minute walk through the places tied to the 1692 witch trials. Guides such as Jeffrey combine courtroom facts, Puritan beliefs, ghost stories, and the darker treatment of accused people. The tour begins near Old Town Hall and ends at the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, with no building admissions included.

“Jeff was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and great sense of humor. Would recommend doing this tour.”

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Salem Ghost Tours: Witches & Wicked Whispers - Meeting at Essex Street with a lantern-carrying guide
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Salem Ghost Tours: Witches & Wicked Whispers

11.Salem Ghost Tours: Witches & Wicked Whispers

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

Follow a US Ghost Adventures guide through four to eight Salem sites, including Old Town Hall, Old Burying Point Cemetery, Wicked Good Books, and the Witch House area. You’ll hear local ghost stories alongside the facts of Salem’s witch-trial past. Choose a 60 or 90-minute walk, wear good shoes, and expect an engaging, family-friendly evening tour.

“our guide tour was simply amazing took us to amazing places explained everything and i personally felt some stuff and something showed up in one of the photos i took , I highly recommend this tour you will love it”

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Salem Witch Museum Admission Ticket - The 30-minute presentation on the 1692 trials
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Salem Witch Museum Admission Ticket

12.Salem Witch Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 417 reviews · from $18

Visit the Salem Witch Museum for a 30-minute presentation on the 1692 trials, staged with life-size scenes around a darkened auditorium. Then join staff for a short exhibit on changing ideas about witches and later witch hunts. The $18 ticket includes both exhibits, translations in eight languages, and wheelchair access.

“Great. Interesting. It's a sad part of history. That kind of hysteria started from some bored kids. And history is repeating itself now with parents not whooping their kids butts.”

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York Witches and History Walking Tour - The Shambles, with an unpleasant past
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York Witches and History Walking Tour

13.York Witches and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Follow a guide in character as a witch through York’s old center, from Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate to the Shambles. Over about 70 to 75 minutes, you’ll hear tales of witches, unusual local characters, magical trees, rats, churches, and York’s medieval buildings. Guides such as Nix, Merlot, Willow, and Cornelius bring plenty of wit and audience interaction.

“It was lovely the only downside, was tbat it isn't a ghost tour. The tour guide was lovely and freandly.”

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Munich: Witches and Executioners Guided Tour - Executioners, witches, and the people outside polite society
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Munich: Witches and Executioners Guided Tour

14.Witches and Executioners Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 353 reviews · 1h 45m · from $26

Walk from Frauenkirche to Sendlinger Tor with a local German-speaking guide such as Susanne or Patricia. Hear unsettling stories of witches, executioners, gravediggers, and other outcasts while crossing the Hackenviertel and Angers quarter. The tour lasts 105 minutes, costs $26, and includes a small gift.

“Interessamt, spannend, mal was anderes, sehr authentische Führerin Susanne. Danek”

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New Orleans Spirits & Spells: Witchcraft, Voodoo, and Ghost Tour - Chartres Street and Mary Oneida Toups
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New Orleans Spirits & Spells: Witchcraft, Voodoo, and Ghost Tour

15.New Orleans Spirits & Spells: Witchcraft, Voodoo, and Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Walk the French Quarter with guides such as Jamie, Carrie, or Kerry, hearing stories of witches, Voodoo, haunted buildings, and Madame Lalaurie. The two-hour tour includes stops at Muriel’s, Voodoo Authentica, and 735 Ursulines Avenue, then returns to Hex for a group spellcasting ritual in a real witches’ temple.

“I was not able to do it, I got there and they said it was canceled. To bad because I was so excited to hear about the history”

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