Tours & Activities in Salem

Learn about witches and spirits that call Salem home, learn about the Wicked Good Books building and explore sights such as Old Burying Point Cemetery.

Go on a dramatic journey through the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 with an entrance ticket to the Salem Witch Museum. See presentations that cast some light on the story of the court proceedings.

This tour combines true tales from Salem’s past with some mild ghost stories just for kids age 6+. Our aim is not to scare the heck out of your kids, but to provide a little shiver and bit of mystery for kids who like ghost stories. We are also telling you intriguing historical facts as well. This tour follows a route that is near the downtown, but it’s a little off the beaten path, very picturesque, and you’ll feel as if you stepped back in time. The tour ends at our historic and creepy Broad Street Cemetery, which was established in 1655. Meets at 316 Essex Street. For over twelve years, parents traveling with kids have chosen Salem Kids Tours for a fun, well-researched and fascinating trip through time. Many times we have heard from kids, “I didn’t want the tour to end.” Parents have described our tours as the highlight of their trip to Salem. We are happy to show you around. We love kids, we understand their unique needs, and we look forward to meeting you on one of our tours.

Book this 1.5-hour walking tour in Salem and discover the dark and somber history of the Salem Witch Trials!

Discover the most haunted historic sites and hear ghost stories in Downtown Salem on this guided walking tour. Learn about the infamous Salem witchcraft hysteria from your licensed guide.

9am sharp start time April through November. 8.30am sharp start time October. Discover delicious, historic Salem, MA with our top-rated AM Coffee Walks! Our Walks gives a great overview of Salem's history, with a focus on our illustrious spice trade history, as well as information on Salem's thriving modern, culinary scene. When we are done you'll have great tips for dining, shopping and exploring while in Salem. Highly recommend taking our Walk as early in your Salem trip as possible. Our AM Coffee Walks begin with a choice of coffee or tea and a breakfast treat, and then we walk and learn about key points of interest in our downtown and waterfront areas. We end in the waterfront area with a spice tasting. If you have any questions or dietary issues, or if you have a large group, please email us. Or contact form on Salem Food Tours. com

Book now a self-guided tour to uncover the dark secrets of the Salem witch trials and hear detailed accounts of how it all transpired.

Explore the rich, mysterious history of one of New England's most loved destinations – Salem, Massachusetts. See the true story of Salem's storied past come to life on this walking tour.

A two and a half hour history and architecture tour given by a former guide on the Salem Trolley. The route is less than two miles. We will see Chestnut Street, the Pickering House, Broad Street Cemetery, 3 Hocus Pocus filming locations, and sights related to puritans, the Witch Trials, old architecture, maritime trade, early events of the American Revolution, Hamilton Hall, first-period homes, the most haunted building, the spookiest grave, the Lyceum, the evolution of Halloween, and great restaurants. The tour is not scripted, and hard questions are welcomed.

Book your tickets to the Real Pirates Salem exhibition here. Immerse yourself in real-life pirate stories and more.

In 1692, twenty people were executed for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. Five more died in jail. Neighbor testified against neighbor as emotions ran high in the small community. Take a 1.5-hour walking tour to find out what led to these dark events.

A walking tour and photography workshop in one! Experience a fascinating, in-depth exploration of Salem’s most notorious murder with a local guide. Along the way, a local photographer will help you get some great images of the beautiful historic sites you visit. Join award-winning photographer Chris Padgett and experienced tour guide Rebecca Johnson for a fascinating exploration of Salem’s most notorious murder. The death of aged sea Captain Joseph White was not just a personal tragedy to the families involved. It was a sign of the times that Salem’s identity as a wealthy and successful seaport was sinking into the horizon. The story of the murder became an international sensation and influenced authors Edgar Allen Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne. **Bring your DSLR camera or Cell phone with extra batteries for this tour! Dive deep into the details of a true crime murder mystery. Take a walk with us!

Visit the oldest cemetery in the country, feel the presence of past witches at The Witch House and journey into Salem's haunted history.

Join a guided walking tour of Salem and go back in time to the 17th century. Learn all about the 1692 witch trials and uncover rarely told stories of how Salem handled the aftermath of its horrific deeds.

Do you love architecture? We do! No trip to Salem is complete without a tour of the most beautiful sections of Salem. Come experience over three centuries of architecture from First Period American, to Georgian Colonial and the stately Federal style. Your guide will wind you through the cobblestoned streets of Salem, discovering hidden gems, viewing over two dozen sites, and sharing stories of Salem's rise to becoming the wealthiest city in the country in the 18th century. We discuss how Salem is at once a modern and (by American standards) very, very old city, and one where the 17th century and the 21st century not only go hand in hand, but cheek to cheek. Every aspect of American history from warfare to trade to religion to industry is reflected in the structures that still stand (and are still being used) to tell the story of this legendary town. Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. For a full refund, you must cancel 24 hours prior.

Join this self-guided walking audio tour of the mysteries and creepy stories of Salem. Visit the jail that once held accused witches and other scary places.

Hear tales of witches, secret tunnels, and a cursed sheriff on this bone-chilling haunted Salem walking tour. Make stops at the Old Town Hall, the Old Burying Point Cemetery, the Witch House, and more.

Spend a haunting December evening discovering the true origins of Christmas in one of Salem’s oldest homes. Revisit a time when tales of terror and devious acts dominated the holiday season before it was tamed into the cozy family holiday we know today. In ancient rooms warmed by a flickering fire with a drink in hand, passionate historian storytellers will help you appreciate and capture the true spirit(s) of Christmas; connecting us to a tradition thousands of years old. Don't miss out on this authentic, unique and chilling experience. Hot chocolate provided. BYOB alcohol. Glassware provided.

Learn the true story behind the peculiar happenings of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. Travel by ferry from Boston Harbor to Salem to explore. Visit the Witch Museum, Burying Point, and The Witch House.

A real crowd pleaser with something for everyone! Learn about the Witch Trials. Hear the paranormal activity associated with every beautiful building and event - but then, experience other surprising chapters of Salem's history - did you know Salem helped kick off the U.S. Revolution? Did you know Houdini escaped from one of our buildings? Come learn Salem's secrets! THIS TOUR BOOKS UP FAST, BUY TICKETS SOON! This is an outdoor walking tour.

Taste the Witch City’s best potions on this walking pub crawl of Salem’s most chilling haunted bars. Wind through 8 historic locations, including 4 pubs, while listening to stories of ghosts and murders.

Curious how Salem became the Witch City and the Capitol of Halloween? From Witchcraft to Lovecraft, the PopSalem tour is for you. Salem's journey to the Witch City couldn't have happened without popular culture. Discover how Bewitched, Hubie Halloween, author H.P. Lovecraft, video games, textbooks and other types of media all influenced the way we experience Salem today. · A guide brings the history of Salem to life through storytelling. · Learn about the people and events that made Salem the "Witch City" and Capitol of Halloween. · Visit some of Salem’s most iconic sites – including the Witch Museum, Burying Point, and Bewitched Statue - in a fun, festive, one-hour tour. · Brand-new tour from Salem’s number one walking tour company – only in October!

The original Salem paranormal tour! Locally owned for over 20 years, experience Salem's haunted history with professional paranormal ivestigator guides! Enjoy real Witch Trials history and hauntings.

This is the only tour in Salem which focuses on Friday the 13th, superstitions and local ghost stories. On this 90-minute tour, learn the secrets behind some of the most mysterious superstitions. Hear ghastly tales of hauntings and the paranormal. Discover for yourself some of the most shocking secrets of Salem's chilling past. This limited edition tour is only available on Friday the 13th.

Hear tales of witches, bootleggers, and vengeful spirits on this dramatic tour of Salem’s most bone-chilling, haunted locations.

Salem is one of the oldest cities in America and it has witnessed some of this country's devastating lows and magnificent highs. From the simple, rustic forms of frontier survival when their world was held together by religion and superstition, to the grand and imposing mansions typical of when Salem was wealthiest city in early America; all of this is captured in amazingly well-preserved detail that you can see today. You'll be led by an experienced Architectural Historian and Preservationist as we uncover the secrets to the elusive character of this ancient, storied city using the buildings that have seen it all.

Take a GPS-guided tour through these historic streets and uncover the story of the Salem Witch Trials, where a frenzy of paranoia and superstition turned the townspeople against each other.

Grab hold of a broom for an electrifying adventure! Throughout history, witches and the occult have evolved from being shrouded in mystery, fear, and controversy to the center stage in Hocus Pocus and Practical Magic. Delve deeper into the roots of this mysterious and often misunderstood practice on a journey through the evolution of the occult.

Learn about real-life pirates with this ticket to Real Pirates Salem. See 300-year-old pirate treasure, explore an interactive exhibit, and watch archeologists unearth treasure in the discovery lab.

This is a Smartphone Guided ghost tour on the WalknTours app. Go anytime, the tour never expires and you can take it as many times as you like. 1 purchase works on 2 smartphones. Great deal! Nathaniel Hawthorne’s legacy runs deep in Salem. you will see the spooky locations linked to Nathaniel Hawthorne’s dark past and hear the tales of the ghosts that now lurk these parts. Taking the tour is easy. Get the App, Download the Tour, Go to the Nathaniel Hawthorne Statue, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the spooky streets of Salem. This offers spooky narration, theatrically crafted and music infused tour you can take anytime. Contactless and social distance friendly. It's recommended to listen on headphones or earbuds. Also you can Listen on a bluetooth speakers or your phone speaker. What makes this tour special? -The spooky narrator is one of a kind. -This is not a fact dumping tour. It's a spooky adventure.