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15 Best Salem Ghost Tours

The ghost walks in America’s most haunted zip code: lantern-led routes past the gallows-adjacent inns, paranormal lore layered on real history and night tours that fill fastest in October by far. Book September visits like they are October; everyone else does.

2.Salem’s Best Ghost Tour

Explore Salem's haunted streets with a licensed guide on this 1-hour 15-minute ghost tour. Discover witch trials, ghost stories, and historic sites authentically.

★ 4.5

“This tour was so interesting, fun, and educational. Our tour guide was amazing and really funny! I would strongly recommend this to anyone!”

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

Explore Salem’s dark side with this engaging night-time walking tour of haunted spots, gruesome stories, and eerie sights—perfect for curious thrill-seekers.

★ 5.0

“Best tour i have ever been on. Danielle was amazing! Had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this tour with Danielle.”

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5.Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

Discover Salem’s dark past and haunted spots on this 1-hour walking tour. Learn about the witch trials, visit iconic landmarks, and see Hocus Pocus filming locations.

★ 5.0

“Fun tour to get a quick rundown of Salem. Awesome (and tragic) to see where the hysteria unfolded. Allie really loves the town and that shows in her tours. Go to Turner Seafood for the lobster bisque after the tour!! So good! Thanks, Allie!”

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

Explore Salem’s haunted streets and storied past on this 2-hour guided walking tour. Learn about the Witch Trials, maritime history, and see historic sites with passionate guides.

★ 4.8

“Our tour guide Joe was brilliant and We had an excellent experience on this Salem history and hauntings tour. Joe was extremely knowledgeable and did a fantastic job bringing Salem’s complex history to life. He explained the events of the witch trials clearly and spooky…”

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9.Requiem for Salem Walking Ghost Tour

Discover Salem’s haunted past on this adults-only ghost tour, exploring historic sites with engaging guides and spooky stories in a 1.5-hour walking experience.

★ 4.5

“Lots of walking as expected over uneven surfaces and wet leaves in the dark. Tripping hazard. Guide advised everyone of this. Be cautious in choosing this tour if you have any mobility concerns. Several stops with apparition potential. Lots of cool background and stories.”

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11.Salem Ghost Tours: Witches & Wicked Whispers

Discover Salem’s haunted streets with a guided ghost tour that blends history, spooky stories, and authentic encounters—perfect for curious thrill-seekers.

★ 4.2

“Patrick was great. I learned some stuff and he kept it interesting. Before moving to the next location, checked to see if anyone had any questions. Would use again.”

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15.Salem’s Spooky Spectres Walking Ghost Tour

Explore Salem's haunted streets with a 90-minute guided walking tour featuring iconic spooky sites, ghost stories, and lively guides for an authentic experience.

“Trevor was awesome! Its was lots of fun. It ended up being just me and my husband, so it felt like walking with a friend. I enjoyed it and definitely recommend!”

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More Salem Ghost Tours

4.5The Ghosts of Salem Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$29.99 4.5Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem40 to 50 minutes (approx.)$7.75 4.8Salem: Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour1.5 hours$25 4.1Salem, Massachusetts: Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour1.5 hours$25 4.6Salem: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts Walking Tour1 hour$28 4.0Salem: Ghosts of Salem Walking Tour1.5 hours$29 4.5Double Trouble Combination Pass: 2 Tours (History & Ghost Tours)3 hours (approx.)$61.00 3.8Salem: Ghosts of the Witch City Ultimate Extended Tour2 hours$30 5.0Ghostly Tales of Salem Walking Tour1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$31.64 4.0Witches of Salem Tour: Mysteries, Myths, and Magic1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$32.00 4.3Salem: Edge of Twilight Dead of Night Ghost Tour1 hour$26 4.5Vampire Ghost Adventures and Haunted Objects Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$32.00 5.0A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$36.00 4.5Salem, MA: Mysteries & Murder Guided Walking Tour1.5 hours$36 5.0Hauntings, History and Legends Tour in Salem1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$25.00 1.5Creepy Salem Ghost Tour with Free Ghost Hunting Gear$36 3.2Salem: Self-Guided Scary Ghosts & Witch Trials Audio Tour7 days$10 4.4Salem: Specters and Apparitions Ghost Hunting Tour1.5 hours$36 4.7Salem: Vampires and Ghosts Walking Tour with Haunted Objects1.5 hours$32 4.3Salem: Requiem for Salem Walking Ghost Tour1.5 hours$34 5.0Kids’ Ghost Tour of Salem1 hour (approx.)$20.00 5.0Ghosts of Christmas Past a Haunted Holiday Stroll in Salem2 hours (approx.)$35.00 5.0Self Guided Audio Tour ‘Hawthorne’s Haunts’ Haunted Walking Tour Salem45 to 55 minutes (approx.)$5.00 5.0The Ghost Walk. Tortured Souls of Salem$35.00

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