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15 Best Salem Witch Trials Tours

The witch-trials history told straight and sideways: the 1692 hysteria walked site by site, memorials to the twenty executed and the Hocus Pocus filming-location detours for the lighter mood. The history is heavier than the gift shops suggest; the good guides hold both.

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

Explore Salem’s haunted past with this 1.5-hour guided walking tour featuring real historians, paranormal investigations, and legendary dark tales.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“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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2.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

“Great Guide -very informative of Salem!! Learned a lot!! Would highly recommend to anyone. Thank you !”

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3.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

“i’ve been on every tour in salem over the years. this is far and away the best one. the guide is knowledgeable, intelligent, and super captivating and funny. also a very safe space for all different types of folks!”

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4.The Salem Witch Walk

Discover Salem's witchcraft history and modern practices with this guided tour led by an authentic witch, including rituals, sites, and exclusive shop discounts.

★ 4.5

“If done while October, expect huge crowds and slow walks. A walking stick would be helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed the walking”

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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

“Our guide was Misha. He was knowledgeable and funny. Definitely do this tour WITH Misha. There are many from which to choose. This one was excellent!”

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6.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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7.Salem “Hocus Pocus” Movie Locations Tour (31st Anniversary)

Explore Salem’s iconic *Hocus Pocus* filming locations on a 2.5-hour guided walking tour, blending movie spots with local history and trivia.

★ 4.5

“Very awesome tour with a very knowledgeable guide! He offered to take pictures of us in front of each stop on the tour. Highly recommend!”

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10.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

“What a night full of stories, places and ghosts!!! This was a must while in Salem! Sam, our tour guide was ohh soo entertaining and knowledgeable! My niece and I had a great time! Thank you.”

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12.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

“We would 100% recommend this tour for Hocus Pocus lovers! Our tour guide Hilary had soooo many fun facts and we learned so much! One of the best tours we’ve ever taken!”

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13.Salem: Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

Discover Salem’s haunted past, vampire culture, and paranormal activity on this 1.5-hour guided walking tour led by local investigators, perfect for history and ghost lovers.

★ 4.8

“Our guide was very thorough and knowledgeable. I believe his name was Mike. Would have liked to go inside some of the haunted places.”

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14.Witch Costume Photo Shoot – Olde Salem Village theatrical set

Experience a fun, professional witch-themed photo shoot in Salem with costumes, theatrical sets, and a talented photographer—perfect for memories and unique photos.

★ 5.0

“The staff was so sweet about our type of style of fashion and really did an amazing job with the colors that really looked on each person, our photographer was so amazing “The Ice King” he did such an amazing job and even took special…”

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15.Witch Costume Photo Shoot – Witch Cottage theatrical set

Experience a private witch costume photo shoot in Salem's Witch Cottage, with costumes, professional photography, and a fun, spooky atmosphere for lasting memories.

★ 5.0

“So cool. Playing out a bit of fantasy. The staff was so friendly. Boo, our dresser helped us find the perfect outfit to match our personality and then Desmond did beautiful work with his camera. The package of pictures is more than I imagined for…”

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More Salem Witch Trials Tours

4.9Salem, MA: Witch City Broom Making Workshop1.5 hours$135 4.0“Witch Trials” Walking Tour in Salem1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$29.99 4.0Boston Day Tour by Ferry: Salem Witch Trials Past to Present$129.00 5.0Witch City Broom Making Workshop in Salem1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$134.70 4.6Salem: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts Walking Tour1 hour$28 4.0Best Hocus Pocus Movies & More Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$30.00 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 5.0Historian’s Guide to the Salem Witch Trials2 hours (approx.)$30.00 5.0Salem and The Witch Trials1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$29.00 3.8Salem: Ghosts of the Witch City Ultimate Extended Tour2 hours$30 4.2Salem: Witch Trial Walking Tour1.5 hours$29 4.4Salem Witch Tour from Boston by Train$85 4.5Salem Movie Magic Tour: Hocus Pocus and Bewitched locations2 hours (approx.)$43.00 4.0Witches of Salem Tour: Mysteries, Myths, and Magic1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$32.00 4.5Wandering Witches45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)$26.00 5.0Salem: Psychic Bewitched Tour With Tarot Reading3 hours$140 4.9Salem: History & Witchcraft Day Tour1.5 hours 3.2Salem: Self-Guided Scary Ghosts & Witch Trials Audio Tour7 days$10 4.9Salem: Salem Witch Tour1.5 hours$70 5.0Salem Bewitched Tour With Tarot Reading2 to 3 hours (approx.)$130.00 5.0Salem Witch Tour1 to 2 hours (approx.)$80.00

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