Salem Walking Tours: 11 Guides Who Know the Back Streets

1.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,564 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Walk Salem with local guides such as Lisa, Michael, Sean, and Ryan, hearing the truth behind the 1692 witch trials, ghost stories, architecture, and modern witchcraft. The two-hour route includes the Witch Trials Memorial, Ropes Mansion, McIntire District, Witch House, and lantern-lit evening options. All stops are outdoors.

“Really informative and fun. Lisa was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended”

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2.Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,931 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk Salem with guides such as Dr. Vitka, Mike, and Vin as they connect the 1692 witch trials to voodoo lore, vampire stories, haunted sites, and ghost-hunting methods. The 90-minute English tour starts at the Revere Bell, visits cemeteries and historic streets, and examines your photos for possible paranormal clues.

“This tour was the perfect way to start our trip to Salem. Dr. Vitka is so fantastic, so knowledgeable, and his tour is the best one Salem has to offer! Hands down one of our favorite experiences here!”

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3.Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,895 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Start outside Salem’s Halloween Museum and walk downtown with a City of Salem licensed guide such as Sarah. Over about two hours, you’ll visit more than 12 historic locations, learn what happened in 1692, and see how Salem became a Halloween destination. Dogs and service animals are welcome.

“The walking tour with our guide Sarah was great. We all learned a lot about the town, the history of the witch trials, and how Salem became a Halloween destination. She was also able to handle locals who were annoyed at the tour group for existing. My ten year old said he especially liked the story of the ghost. Which ghost? You’ll have to take the tour to find out.”

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4.Satanic Salem Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,635 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk downtown Salem for about 90 minutes with Thomas, a sharp and funny guide who connects the witch trials, occultism, spiritualism, popular culture, and modern Salem. The tour avoids ghost stories and spooky fiction. You may also meet Satan, Thomas’s dog and memorable four-legged sidekick.

“Honestly, it was great to hear the history of the town without all the "ghost" rhetoric. It was a fun and quick tour at night.”

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5.Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,488 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Follow guides such as Samantha, Danielle, William, and Violet through Salem after dark, from Old Town Hall to the Burying Point. You’ll hear stories of murder, haunted houses, jail history, and ghost sightings rather than only witch-trial lore. The walk is outdoors, lasts about two hours, and welcomes ages 13 and up.

“This Tour was everything i expected it to be! Such an amazing experience, Samantha was our tour guide and all i can say is that she is Awesome! She went into vivid details about all the history and stories that is Salem, Very engaging and i can’t recommended her and this company enough! 10/10”

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6.The Salem Witch Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,301 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Meet a practicing witch at Crow Haven Corner for a one-hour walk through Salem. You’ll cast a magic circle, take part in three spells, visit Old Burying Point Cemetery, and learn about witch trials, Sabbats, Esbats, and modern practice. Guides such as Aaron and William add personal stories, humor, and plenty of personality.

“A little light on Salem history, but our guide was enjoyable. If you like learning about spells or doing them, this is for you.”

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7.Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 651 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Walk from Old Town Hall through Salem’s McIntire and Chestnut Street districts with a licensed English-speaking guide. Expect witch-trial history, maritime stories, ghost tales, historic homes, and film-location notes. Guides such as Joe, Diane, Dean, and Hilary bring different humor and storytelling styles. The tour stays outdoors and runs rain or shine.

“Diane was enthusiastic about her hometown and its history. Tour was a little larger than I prefer; however, this was the week of Halloween. Diane though was able to effectively keep the group together and was able to project so everyone could hear. If you want more of the actual history of Salem, I would highly recommend this tour.”

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8.Salem: Ghosts, Witches, & Warlocks Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 398 reviews · from $24Best value

Walk Salem with an English-speaking guide through 4 to 8 historic sites, including Old Town Hall, Old Burying Point Cemetery, Wicked Good Books, and the Witch House. Guides such as Sam, Evian, Topher, and Erin bring ghost stories and Salem history to life in a 60 to 90 minute tour.

“Elizabeth was very friendly and knew all the history and was able to captivate us with the stories of the Salem witch trials and historical markers that we visited. Her way with words and storytelling held my interest. We just loved the tour!”

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9.Salem: 1692 Witchcraft Trials Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 271 reviews · from $25

Walk just over a mile through Salem with an English-speaking guide for 1.5 hours. Visit former jail, courthouse, judge, and accused people’s sites while tracing the fear and family rivalries behind the 1692 trials. Guides have included Christine, Bob, Mark, James, and Stache.

“Our tour guide was amazing. She has such great knowledge and has a lovely personality!”

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10.Salem, MA: Hocus Pocus Movie Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 263 reviews · 2h 30m · from $52

This 150-minute Salem tour links five Hocus Pocus filming locations with Salem Common, Old Town Hall, Ropes Mansion, Broad Street Cemetery, and Pioneer Village. Guides such as Hilary, Michael, Ryan, Violet, and Topher mix movie trivia with local history. Expect a fast, uneven 3.4-mile walk and a finish away from downtown.

“Grace was an AMAZING tour guide!! She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and was able to answer all the group’s questions. Easily the best walking tour I’ve ever been on.”

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11.Salem: Secrets of Salem Hidden History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Walk through Salem with guides such as Mason, John, Danielle, and Noelle, stopping at nine historic locations in two hours. You’ll hear the real story behind the witch trials, the Hawthorne family connection, Salem’s tourism boom, and the city’s Bewitched and Hocus Pocus links. Expect an English-language tour in all weather, with about a mile of walking.

“Mason was very informative and made the tour so much fun! Would definitely recommend!”

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