Boston · SALEM WITCH TRIALS AND HISTORY TOURS
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Salem in 1692 was a farming village that lost twenty people to a courtroom. The 15 best tours of that story are here: which reach the Witch House and the memorial, which stay on Essex Street, what each costs, and which suit children.
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.”
A licensed Salem walking tour with 12+ witch trial stops, award-winning guides, and history plus pop-culture in about 2 hours.
“Highly recommend. We had a great time. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and incredibly entertaining!”
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 2-hour Salem night walk focused on murder, mystery, and ghost lore, with outdoor stops and top-notch storytelling for ages 13+.
“Stories were detailed and fascinating. Our guide loved the history of Salem and got us so excited to know more especially with all the additional photos she had to support her stories.”
Salem Witch Walk is a 1-hour witch-led walking tour with a magic circle, three spells, a cemetery stop, and a Crow Haven Corner discount.
“Our tour with Aaron the Witch was awesome! He was quirky, fun, authentic and intelligent. He was easy to approach and talk to. We did spells together and I still feel I am in the circle of protection. Good things have been happening. When a challenging event happened, he handled it with grace and couth. We had such a great time, would do it again, and would recommend,!”
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 2.5-hour guided walk in Salem with Kenneth, covering Essex Street, McIntire exteriors, Old Town Hall, and the Witch Trials Memorial.
“I highly recommend this tour, lucky for my sister and I we were the only two on the tour this Friday afternoon. Our tour guide was fantastic. He was friendly, super knowledgeable.”
A 90-minute Salem Witch Trials walking tour connecting the memorial, courts, jails, and the Witch House, with easy downtown pacing.
“Our tour guide was a very knowledgeable historian who talked of the real history of the witch trials vs what are myths.”
A fast, walk-friendly Boston to Salem ferry ride with bay views, onboard snacks, and easy access to top attractions in both cities.
“Our guides, Gary and Charles were great! We felt safe throughout the ride (traveling with kids 13 and 11) and we learned a lot about the city! Highly recommend: it is a great way to get familiar with the area.”
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”
