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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

“Penny was a great knowledgeable guide and great story teller. At the end was little hard to hear when multiple groups were stopped at the same location.”

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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

“Loved Danielle! She told the stories and then some from the time that Salem was something else to the current state. Fascinating tidbits about Salem and the ugly under belly.”

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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

“Chris was a great guide despite having a very large group. He provided a very detailed explanation of those involved as both Victims and offenders in the Salem Witch Trials.”

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6.Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour

Discover Salem’s haunted sites and dark history on a 1.5-hour guided night tour. Enjoy storytelling, ghost tales, and historic landmarks firsthand.

★ 4.5

“Penny was an amazing guide. He very funny and accommodating as were most of the night tour staff. Penny was knowledgeable about the area and local history and worked to engage audience member after many had had a long busy day. He also answered extra…”

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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

“Mediocre experience-one and done kind of a thing.I went with two teenagers that are hard to impress so they bothe gave it 3 stars!”

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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

“Holly was a great tour guide! She was detailed in the history and stories, she was funny and so personable!”

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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

“Sam was incredibly animated and really brought the experiences to life! He is a gem of a guide and I would highly recommend the tour. It was interesting, exciting, and informative!”

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12.Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl by US Ghost Adventures

Experience Salem's haunted nightlife on this 1.5-hour pub crawl, combining craft drinks with chilling tales of local hauntings and history.

★ 4.5

“Be prepared to be on the move. Sign up in advance and watch for text messages about the meeting spot. If you can, try to get Andy as your guide!”

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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

“The tour was amazing! Shout out to David for the fantastic experience. The tour was over 1.5 hours and covered many parts of Salem.”

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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 and Casey (I believe as the name) were great! Casey would make sure the whole tour was together and no one will get left behind when crossing the busy streets! Kat was so informative and if anyone had questions she will reply with the…”

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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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Witch-trial history by day, lantern-lit hauntings after dark.