Salem
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Come and explore the rich, mysterious history of one of New England's most loved destinations Salem, Massachusetts. This ~2 hour walking tour brings to life the true story of Salem's storied past. We are a diverse groups of historians, teachers, professional artists whose passion for Salem's history is truly engaging. You will learn about Salem's rich past as a world-class seaport, hear hauntedly chilling tales of the supernatural, visit one of the most beautiful streets in America and learn of three hundred years of architecture, and find out the truth about the 1692 Salem Witch Trials hysteria. You will leave Salem wanting to plan your next trip back! Come and see why this the *only* tour you need while in Salem.
Dog friendly! Handicap accessible!
Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. No refunds for no-shows or for weather.
***Please note, we book up to 39 people per tour***
Salem's Best Ghost Tour
Salem Night Tour is 'The Witch City's' BEST nightly tour since 2006! A compelling experience, led by locals with a flair for the history and haunts of Salem. Are guides are expert story tellers and are never scripted! Join the 75-90 minute adventure as a local guide leads the way through legends, ghost stories, history, and the infamous hysteria of 1692 — the Salem Witch Trials. This is a comfortably paced outdoor walking tour of downtown Salem, so please dress accordingly. The tour is largely attended and reservations are strongly suggested.
Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
2024 Viator Experiences Rising Star Award Winner! Often referred to as the "Best tour in Salem!" The most in-depth look at the Witch Trials the city has to offer. Take a journey back through time and uncover the REAL history of Salem, Massachusetts. With a local historian as your guide, you'll visit over a dozen locations in downtown Witch City and explore 400 years of history along the way. Come discover why the true history is more frightening than fiction!
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Most in-depth look at the Witch Trials the city has to offer
• Perfect mix of history, legend, and pop culture
• 400 years of history in one tour
• Seasoned storytellers bring the history of Salem to life
• Beloved by locals and tourists alike!
• Wheelchair accessible
• Dog friendly for leashed well behaved furbabies
• Tours operate rain or shine
Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston
Make the most of your time in Boston or Salem, Massachusetts with this high-speed ferry service. Travel in speed and style aboard a comfortable catamaran with your ticket, letting you visit two of Massachusetts’ most famous and historic stops. This swift boat ride is the best and fastest way to get you where you want to go!
Satanic Salem Walking Tour
Salem history from The Satanic Temple's Salem Art Gallery!
The most unique walking tour in Salem, free of supernatural or superstitious elements. No ghost stories.
Your tour guide is an expert in occultism, witchcraft, an ordained satanic minister.
Surprisingly very family friendly, but for weird families.
Who the hell is The Satanic Temple? Watch the documentary "Hail Satan?" before booking to learn more.
Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour
This fascinating tour will go deeper into the trials than most others. You will hear personal stories of the accused, why some of them got accused and the reasons why people testified against them. It was a combination of motives and each person's story is different. We will use a combination of story telling, pictures and maps to paint the truest picture of what was really going on during the infamous Salem Witchcraft Trials. Discover the somber and harrowing events that occurred before, during and after the trials on this walking tour in Salem.
"Witch Trials" Walking Tour in Salem
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
Salem Ghosts: Witches, Warlocks, & Hauntings
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Salem's eerie streets with our gripping walking ghost tour!
Guided by a knowledgeable local expert, you’ll uncover chilling tales that resonate through Salem’s iconic historic sites. As you wander cobblestone paths, listen to spine-tingling stories of tragic events, unsolved mysteries, and the infamous witch trials that haunt this storied city.
Visit notorious sites like the haunting Turner’s at Lyceum Hall and the enigmatic Witch House, where shadows whisper secrets from the past. Explore the Ropes Mansion, a stunning colonial gem with ghostly legends, and the Salem Athenaeum, a historic library steeped in supernatural lore. While we can’t enter private buildings, every step on this haunted ground is packed with anticipation and thrills.
Perfect for history buffs, ghost enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a thrilling evening, this tour offers an immersive dive into Salem’s haunted history that will leave you captivated and craving more!
Haunted Footsteps Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour
Experience Salem's macabre past on this 1.5-hour walking tour. During your lantern lit stroll, follow your professional and engaging guide down the haunted streets, past ghostly buildings and a chilling cemetery. Listen to authentic tales or murder and accidental death as well as paranormal stories on this thrilling tour of Salem! (This tour does NOT discuss the 1692 Witchcraft Trials; take our other tour for witchcraft history).
Secrets of Salem Hidden Dark History Tour
Come on our History Walking Tour presented by Junket!
You might be surprised to learn that Salem has a name that contradicts its image. The colonists chose the name Salem, which is the Hebrew word for peace, for the town in the seventeenth century.
Salem, Massachusetts, was a significant American colonial town and a seaside hamlet with a maritime history. It exhibits many of the characteristics we identify with those early settlers, such as a Puritan work ethic, devotion to education, strong links to the community, and a hardiness to weather the rigors of a coastal winter. Of course, Salem is inextricably associated to witches and the 1692 witch trials. Salem has changed from trying to hide its unpleasant past to embracing it, making it a preferred tourist destination for history buffs, seafood enthusiasts, and individuals who are fascinated by witchcraft stories. Join our Salem History Experience and discover everything there is to know about Salem, the witch trials, and beyond.
Black Cat Ghostly Night Tour in Salem
Voted one of the 10 Best Ghost Tours in the US by USA Today's "10 Best" five years in a row! Our evening tour is an eerie experience not to be missed! We travel to some of the most haunted sites in America and tell you the bone-chilling stories behind each haunting! Learn about the history behind these amazing locations and about the tools that early ghost hunters would have used to examine these phenomena. We will also tell you about some of history's most famous Gothic horror authors and the real events here in Salem that inspired such legends as H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allen Poe, and Salem's own Nathaniel Hawthorne.
1692 Salem Day Tour
Take a journey through 400 years of history with a local historian and real-life Witch as your guide. Uncover the secrets of Witch City as we dive deep into the events surrounding the 1692 Salem Witch Trial.
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of one of the darkest chapters in American history? Look no further than our immersive Salem Witch Trial Tour.
We are beloved by tourists and Locals alike. With so many tours to choose from, look no further, do yourself a favor and book this tour!
As you walk through Salem to visit historical sites, you will hear a jaw-dropping story covering Salem before the trials, what caused the witch hysteria, who were the judges and accusers, how residents responded to the accusations, who were the 20 victims, and how it all ended.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Family Owned and Operated
• Seasons storyteller and Local Historians with 10+ years of experience
• Learn 400 years of Salem's rich history in one tour
• Loved by locals and tourists alike!
1692 Salem Night Walking Tour
Take a journey through 400 years of history with a local historian and real-life Witch as your guide. Uncover the secrets of Witch City as we dive deep into the events surrounding the 1692 Salem Witch Trial.
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of one of the darkest chapters in American history? Look no further than our immersive Salem Witch Trial Tour.
We are beloved by tourists and Locals alike. With so many tours to choose from, look no further, do yourself a favor and book this tour!
As you walk through Salem to visit historical sites, you will hear a jaw-dropping story covering Salem before the trials, what caused the witch hysteria, who were the judges and accusers, how residents responded to the accusations, who were the 20 victims, and how it all ended.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Family Owned and Operated
• Seasons storyteller and Local Historians with 10+ years of experience
• Learn 400 years of Salem's rich history in one tour
• Loved by locals and tourists alike!
The Ghosts of Salem Walking Tour
Ghost City Tours has spent many years researching ghost stories and haunted locations in and around Salem. This means that when you choose Ghost City Tours, you hear the true story of the ghosts and hauntings in Salem. You'll also hear about the history of Salem and our local legends and folklore, including the haunted locations that deal with the Witch Trials. We like pushing the envelope, offering tourists and locals alike a chance to join our Guides and journey into areas of Salem that are not on the popular routes through town.
If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours
Historic Overview of Salem Walking Tour
The witch trials made Salem infamous, but there’s so much more. Explore Salem’s critical role in the American Revolution, how it led the great Age of Sail, and all about the many important and famous people who’ve called Salem home. Experience as much of Salem's history as possible in our 90 minute tour. We'll discuss a little bit of everything, including the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, the Great Age of Sail, revolutionary history, inventors, famous visitors, TV & Movies shot here and more.The United States just wouldn’t be the same without Salem.
Sailing on Historic Schooner Yacht in Salem, MA
Set Sail in beautiful Salem, Massachusetts on an incredible and historic schooner yacht. Experience the majesty aboard John G. Alden's personal schooner yacht Malabar X. Winner of the 1930 and 1932 Newport to Bermuda race and open to the public and available in Salem for the first time in her history, don't miss out on your chance to sail into the past on the beautifully restored classic yacht. Our 2 hour Salem harbor sails includes soft drinks and bottled water. Craft can cocktails, beer and wine available for purchase onboard! Sit back and relax or lend a hand with the sails! This activity is good for all ages.
Salem Uncovered: The Salem Witch Trials Tour
The tryals have left a footprint on Salem, and the world, that still echo 331 years later. Join us on our 90min walking tour as we visit historic locations and lay the groundwork to explore and unpack what happened in Salem in 1692. Shedding light on how a community driven by fear and led by religious ideology and zealotus extremism, executed 20 innocent people. We invite you to be part of our story and Uncover the true history of Salem. -All tour guides are licensed by the City of Salem and are professional storytellers .
Morning Walks with Salem Food Tours
8.50am sharp start time for check-in and introduction. 9am sharp start for Walk.
Discover delicious, historic Salem, MA with our top-rated Morning 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 Morning Walks begin in the downtown area. You'll be provided a breakfast treat and bottle of water. We'll then 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, please email us prior to tour date. More info on all our tours or for group tours please visit our website.
Historian's Guide to the Salem Witch Trials
This tour is only given by Krystina, a historian specializing in the history of witchcraft that has presented academically both nationally and internationally.
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.
This is an adult tour. We will discuss injustice, true crime, deaths, executions, the history of witch trials and mistreatment of individuals of various races, religions, and genders. I am not doing so with the intention of being obscene or extreme in any way, nor am I doing it for shock value. It is simply my passion to tell the history as close to reality as I can. I look forward to sharing the darker side of this beautiful city with you.
Prepare for your trip in advance by listening to my podcast Effed Up History!
Witches of Salem Tour: Mysteries, Myths, and Magic
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.