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15 Best Salem History Walking Tours

The daylight walks through four centuries: maritime Salem’s shipping fortunes, Hawthorne’s haunts and the architecture the witch economy now overshadows. The town was once America’s richest port per capita; the historians get to that before the ghosts.

3.Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

Discover Salem’s haunted past with this engaging 2-hour walking tour. Explore over a dozen historic sites, led by knowledgeable guides—perfect for history buffs and curious travelers.

★ 5.0

“Sarah knew her information and kept a lively pace. She mixed some humor with the reality of the witch trials and also added some pop culture to the tour.”

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4.Satanic Salem Walking Tour

Explore Salem’s history with this 1.5-hour Satanic Salem Walking Tour, led by an expert guide and a charming dog, focusing on factual insights over ghost stories.

★ 5.0

“awesome super informative tour sad we didn’t get to meet his dog lol Would recommend to anyone visiting Salem.”

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5.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

“Our tour guide Samantha was lovely! She was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and engaging. This tour was a fun way to explore Salem, learn about history, and get in the spooky spirit (even in December).”

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7.2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour

Discover Salem's history beyond the witch trials on this 2.5-hour guided walking tour; expert storytelling, historic landmarks, and authentic local insights.

★ 5.0

“We had the absolute pleasure of taking a walking tour of Salem with Ken, and it was one of the highlights of our trip! Ken is incredibly knowledgeable—he brought the history and stories of Salem to life in such a fascinating and engaging way. Not…”

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8.Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

Discover Salem’s witch trials history on a 90-minute guided walking tour visiting key sites like the memorial, Witch House, and court. Perfect for history buffs.

★ 4.0

“Our guide was very enthusiastic and gave us a lot of random anecdotes, but did not put the event into much perspective or give us a good chronology”

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11.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

“Guide was a little goofier than I would have preferred for a ghost tour, but all in all it was a good time.”

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12.1692 Salem Night Walking Tour

Discover Salem’s witch trial history with a 2-hour guided night walking tour led by knowledgeable local historians. Family and dog-friendly, $32.

★ 5.0

“Jeff really knows his history! Learn a lot, and he made it very interesting, he kept your attention and he was funny!”

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13.Salem Uncovered: Dark History & Murder Tour

Discover Salem's dark past on a 90-minute walking tour through historic cemeteries, haunted houses, and infamous murder sites with engaging guides.

★ 4.5

“Had so much fun! It was great to walk around and learn some of the history behind some of the old homes and buildings. Our guide was so much fun and kept us all entertained!”

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14.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.

“Fun Ghost tour . October is a fun time in Salem. Our tour guide was awesome and very knowledgeable. You will really enjoy it”

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

Experience Salem's iconic "Hocus Pocus" filming locations on this guided walking tour. Enjoy movie trivia, historic insights, and authentic sights for an unforgettable adventure.

★ 4.7

“Hilary was an insane guide for this tour! Her knowledge and trivia were so much fun, and she also takes the best photos! The best tour we could’ve done, would highly recommend to any Hocus Pocus fans!”

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More Salem History Walking 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 4.5Salem: Secrets of Salem Hidden History Walking Tour2 hours$35 4.0“Witch Trials” Walking Tour in Salem1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$29.99 4.6Salem: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts Walking Tour1 hour$28 4.5Best Historic Overview of Salem Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$30.00 5.0Salem On Foot Walking Tours1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$20.00 4.5Salem Day Tour: Historical Witchcraft Hysteria Walking Tour1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)$30.00 3.7Salem: Hocus Pocus Movies & More Walking Tour1.5 hours$25 4.0Salem: Ultimate Witches and Witchcraft of Salem Walking Tour2 hours$35 4.5Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour1 to 2 hours (approx.)$16.99 4.0Salem: Ghosts of Salem Walking Tour1.5 hours$29 4.5Secrets of Salem Hidden Dark History Tour2 hours (approx.)$32.00 4.5Double Trouble Combination Pass: 2 Tours (History & Ghost Tours)3 hours (approx.)$61.00 4.4Salem 101 General History Tour (Massachusetts)1.5 hours$25 5.0Steps Through 1692 (History Tour)1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$33.00 5.0Ghostly Tales of Salem Walking Tour1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$31.64 4.2Salem: Witch Trial Walking Tour1.5 hours$29 5.0Salem Kids Walking History Tour1 hour (approx.)$18.00 4.5Vampire Ghost Adventures and Haunted Objects Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$32.00 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 5.0Salem Merchants and Mansions Guided Architecture Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)$36.00

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