Boston · SALEM GHOST AND HAUNTED TOURS
35 tours
Once the day trippers catch the ferry home, Salem gets very quiet and very dark. These are the 15 best evening ghost walks, with start times, group sizes, prices, and which ones lean history over theatre.
Walk Salem’s cobblestones with a historian, from 17th-century witch trial truth to lantern-lit stops and iconic exterior landmarks.
“Tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. She was very interactive and enthusiastic. Very happy I booked”
A 75-minute Salem night ghost and witch-trials walk with a licensed guide, key historic stops, and a fun, spooky history lesson for $30.
“I was 4-mins late; the person at the booth offered me another option for the 9pm tour but I had to get back to my car and that time slot wouldn’t have allowed me time to do so. It was extremely disappointing; there was no recourse to try and catch up and no effort to make sure patrons arrived. I left NYC 11:07am for a 6pm tour so it wasn’t like I didn’t leave ample time to make it, it just didn’t happen. To only have been a few mins late and be left behind was heartbreaking. Left spend the rest of the evening roaming aimlessly. As I told the…”
1.5-hour Salem walk mixing 1692 history with voodoo, vampire lore, and ghost photo checks, led by real historians and investigators.
“Mike was so engaging and very knowledgeable. He was attentive to the group needs and willing to answer any questions. This tour was a perfect way to end our day trip to Salem in October.”
Satanic Salem Walking Tour in Salem. 90 minutes of witch-trials history, dark humor, and a playful dog, ending near Derby Square.
“Best tour we’ve been on! It was informative and fun. I learned a few new things that I didn’t know. Also I love Satan… the dog.”
A 1-hour Salem walking tour mixing Salem Witch Trials sites, haunting lore, and film locations, plus a budget-friendly price tag.
“Even though it was a loud / busy night the tour guide spoke clearly and keep positive energy throughout the tour”
A 90-minute Salem night walk mixing witch trials, cemeteries, and ghost stories led by a local historian and haunt expert.
“Alayna was a really fun tour guide. She even took extra time at the end of the tour to show us pictures she’d taken of spirits, despite the weather turning to rain.”
Walk Salem’s real *Hocus Pocus* filming spots, learn why the town became Witch City, and decide if the optional Pioneer Village stop is worth it.
“It was a great way to see and hear about Hocus Pocus filming locations but also some history of Salem too! Great host!!”
Salem history and hauntings walking tour with a licensed guide, the Witch House, McIntire District architecture, and the 1692 trials.
“Sean was fantastic! He was knowledgeable and witty the entire tour and it was truly the highlight of our trip to the East Coast!”
Salem Ghost Tour covers major 1692 trial sites in about 1 hour with a licensed guide, free stop admissions, and a spooky Essex Street route.
“Most boring tour I ever experienced. No guide presentation, no disguise. 1/10 only of the talk was pertinent. We left after 20min. It was cold we are in november but please put some effort for your lady halloween tourists”
Requiem for Salem Walking Ghost Tour connects witch-trial landmarks on an adults-only night walk, with one stop including cemetery admission.
“Very informative and fun! Jessica, the tour guide kept us entertained in 20 degree weather! Highly recommend”
Lantern-lit Salem ghost walk with a costumed guide, haunted stops outside only, cemetery stories, and photo analysis for $30 in 90 minutes.
“We contacted your company to try and get a refund as we are ill and you ignored us. Very disappointing.”
A 1 to 90 minute guided ghost walk in Salem, starting at Old Town Hall with lantern-lit stories at haunted stops.
“Our Guide was excellent, informative, fun and easy to hear even with the crowds. A great take and highly recommended!”
A 90 minute Salem history walk with Black Cat Tours, small group, off-beat stories, and a guide who keeps it real.
“Our guide was very easy to hear and well versed on the history of Salem. Loved the history without all the witchy hype. All was historically based and I left feeling like I took a course on Salem. It was excellent!!!!!”
Black Cat Ghostly Night Tour in Salem is a 1h45 walking ghost tour for $30, led by pros and packed with Poe, Lovecraft, Hawthorne.
“Our tour guide was phenomenal!! I’m horrible with names so I apologize in advance but it was Vinny or Vic, definitely started with a V. He was extremely knowledgeable, answered questions, and even confirmed the ghosts I captured in my pics. Definitely recom”
A 2-hour night walk in Salem with a local historian and real witch, hitting top witch-trial sites and telling the full 1692 story.
“Very informative our guide was very knowledgeable about Salem and comfortable to listen to.. I will definitely recommend him in the future.”
