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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.

1.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

Explore Salem's haunted streets and historic sites with a guided walking tour, uncovering the truth behind the witch trials and spooky legends.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Super enjoyable and we learnt so much! Hilary was very knowledgeable and extremely entertaining. We enjoyed the full two hours, in spite of the freezing conditions (thanks for the hand warmers provided!) I wish we had some cash to tip our guide, so that would…”

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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

“Niks was a great tour guide; very informative and entertaining. The tour capture the essence of what was advertised”

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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

“There are so mnay tours offered and sometimes it is hard to figure out which one is right for you. We enjoyed this tour and recommend it”

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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

“Jake was an awesome tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and answered all of your questions. He walked at a decent pace and even had a few jokes! Thank you for the awesome tour!”

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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

“Diane our guide was excellent, so knowledgeable about everything & explained everything with such passion. Very informative & made the tour so interesting.”

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8.Salem Ghosts: Witches, Warlocks, & Hauntings

Explore Salem’s haunted sites with this 1-hour ghost tour, visiting historic landmarks linked to witch trials, ghost stories, and eerie legends.

★ 4.5

“We had a great time. The tour guide was an amazing story teller. She kept us all engaged and wanting to learn more about Salem and it's history.”

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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

“Unfortunately I missed my tour because I overcompensate for walking over cobblestone streets by looking down and walking head first into a street sign giving myself a major headache less then 3 hours before my tour time. However they did reach out to see if…”

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10.Haunted Footsteps Best Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour

Explore Salem’s spooky side with this 1.5-hour ghost tour featuring haunted sites, chilling stories, and atmospheric lantern-lit walks for just $30.

★ 4.0

“It was enjoyable but overcrowded and you could not hear very well at times. We enjoyed the Trolley tour better early in the day.”

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13.Salem: Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

Experience Salem’s haunted pubs on a 2-hour walking tour with ghost stories, historic bars, and lively guides. Perfect for history buffs and night owls.

★ 4.1

“We had a great time on our tour. It was a perfect blend of haunted history and pub stops for tasty libations. Our tour guide Bella was awesome. Would highly recommended for a fun was to explore Salem with friends!”

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14.Black Cat Ghostly Night Tour in Salem

Discover Salem’s haunted past on the Black Cat Ghostly Night Tour. An engaging 75-minute guided walk through spooky sites, perfect for thrill-seekers.

★ 5.0

“Great tour. Vin was awesome. It was extremely cold and some of the content was repeat from another tour.”

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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.

“Kat was a very nice guide, She told us many stories through the tour. My family and I all enjoyed the tour and learned something new from it.”

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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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