Top Salem Cultural Tours

If you want to explore Salem's haunted history without getting lost in the crowd, go at your own pace with an affordable, self-guided smartphone tour. Simply download the touring app to your phone, and start and stop the tour on your own schedule as the pre-recorded narrator shares the history of haunted locales like the Ropes Mansion, Salem Witch House, and Old Burying Point Cemetery, where many witch trial victims were laid to rest.

Salem is often considered the most haunted city in America, and you'll find out why on this ghost tour that covers the spookiest stories in town, from the infamous 1692 Witch Trials to more modern hauntings. Visit centuries-old landmarks with ties to dark deeds and paranormal activity, like the Burying Point Cemetery, the House of the Seven Gables, and the Witch House. You might be surprised what you see!

Join our tour guides on a grand retelling of Salem's haunting history - We will bring you to places such as the Essex Museum, The Witch House, and even the Witch Trials Memorial. This tour will provide a historically accurate retelling of the events that took place during one of history's most somber and dark tragedies: the Salem Witch Trials. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator

Learn about Salem’s history through the lens of its witchcraft lore with this unique tour led by a spell-casting witch. Join your magical guide through the historical district to learn about the area’s indigenous roots, the Puritanical era that led up to the infamous Salem Witch Trials in 1692, and the 19th-century spiritualist movement. Stop along the way to cast your own spells for grounding, protection, and happiness.

History enthusiasts will enjoy learning about Salem’s dark and spooky past on this 90-minute walking tour. Visit the most popular locations in Salem, as well as some hidden gems that few tourists get to see. Your guide will regale you with tales from Salem’s past, from its founding in 1692 until the present.

If you want to connect with Salem's haunted history without any of the fluff or gimmicks, hear the stories right where they all happened on this adults-only ghost tour. Guides don't shy away from the chilling details of dark deeds and paranormal activity at Salem's most haunted locations, from the Old Burying Point Cemetery to the House of Seven Gables and Proctor's Ledge, where the infamous witch trial hangings most likely took place.

Get to know Salem’s haunted history with a slightly spooky sightseeing tour designed for kids ages six and up. Listen to a mix of ghost stories and historic anecdotes during this walking tour that includes popular Salem landmarks such as Broad Street Cemetery, the First Church in Salem, and Ropes Mansion and Garden. Combine education and fun with this tour for kids.

Bring Salem’s fascinating past to life with this engaging tour led by a kid-focused guide. Skip the boring guidebook and approach the city’s historic sites with interactive stories that hold the attention of even the youngest traveler. Learn about the town’s legends and lore—and the truth behind the tales of witches and black magic. Your kids will have plenty of time to engage with the guide with this small-group tour.

Get a more intimate glimpse into Salem during a walking tour that focuses on the dark history of the city. Without having to worry about checking maps or getting lost, you’ll navigate the city streets with ease and listen to historical commentary that you’re unlikely to find in the guide books. Plus, you can choose from an afternoon or evening departure time.

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

Venture into Salem’s past and take steps back in time to the year 1692 when the Salem witch trials were taking place. Journey through history with your guide as you learn about the hysteria of the Salem witch trials while you stop by important landmarks. Your certified guide will take you through the heart of downtown Salem and leave you with a wealth of information about the witch trials.

Set sail at one of the best times of day—sunset—during your visit to Salem. Board the historic schooner yacht What and If and drift along the coastline, taking in the sights of Salem. Relax on the deck or take a turn at the wheel of this beautifully restored classic sailing yacht, which was built in 1939 by General George Patton. Soft drinks and bottled water are provided, and guests can tote their own adult beverages.

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.

This tour will talk about the darker side of Salem's history: the reality of the witch trials (both within and out of Salem), the Old Witch Gaol, the old County Jail, and the victims of the Salem witch trials. Your witchcraft-specialized historian will take you on a journey back in time to revisit some of the most tragic moments in the city’s past.

Uncover the gritty truth of what happened in 1692 on a walking tour focused on the real history of the Salem witch trials. Skip the tourist traps and hear about the chilling events of mass hysteria and executions right at the places where it all took place. Visit many historic locations with real ties to the trials, from the Old Burying Point Cemetery to the Salem Town Hall.

Built in 1667, the Daniels House has seen everything from the Salem Witch Trials to the American Revolution through the present day. This 17th century mansion is riddled with original furnishings and antiques. You’ll get an intimate look into 350 years of history during this tour. Coffee and tea is provided during the tour; you’ll also be pleased to discover that proceeds from the tour help preserve this historic site for future generations.

Unlike other Salem walking tours, this witch walking tour is led by a practicing witch, so you can learn about the history of witchcraft, as well as how it’s practiced today. Walk through the streets of Salem and learn about the dos and don'ts of modern-day witchcraft while participating in three spells: a full ritual, a bay leaf wishing spell, and herbal magic.

If you’re a history buff visiting Salem, don’t miss out on this history-focused tour that reveals the city’s turbulent past. A costumed guide tells tales of war, witchcraft, pirates and Puritans, and reveals information that you’re unlikely to find in the guide book. This tour, which proves ideal for first-time visitors, is unscripted and can therefore be tailored according to the interests of the group.

Salem, Massachusetts, is infamously known for its witches; specifically the Salem witch trials of the late-1600s. A guided walking tour of this city’s spooky history is a popular activity and this experience is even more unique thanks to its exclusive guide. You’ll roam around Salem with a real practicing witch for an unscripted tour. Ask them anything you choose, whether it be about the history of the witch trials or about what it’s like to be involved in contemporary witchcraft.

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.

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!