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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

“Vin was amazing!! He was very knowledgeable and was a fantastic story teller - especially about his personal experiences and actual pictures from his crew and others that have taken the tour. A must-do in Salem.”

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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

“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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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

“This tour was FANTASTIC! I cannot recommend this tour enough. Tom was wonderful — clearly so knowledgeable, passionate about the subject matter, and provided a very different tour and overall experience, compared to others in Salem. You may even get a surprise visit from Satan.…”

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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

“The tour was very informative, very funny, and a nice tour would recommend and even book again. We had Misha (sorry if I misspelled his name)”

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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

“Interesting tour and just the right length of time. Also enables you to see Salem. October is very busy but nearing Halloween it is a good time to visit as lots going on”

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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

“The tour was great. Patrick was our guide and was very entertaining. He kept it educational and fun. We liked the jokes and gave us some recommendations for Salem.”

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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

“Wonderful combination of a bit of history of Salem sprinkled in between Hocus Pocus filming locations. Violet was knowledgeable, kind and shared her joy for the city and the movie in equal measure! Couldn’t have been a better afternoon well spent!”

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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

“This was so fun! They let us choose which costumes to wear, and had a wide variety of costumes to choose from. The photo set and backdrops were cool and we liked using the props. Our photographer was creative and patient with our group. This…”

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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

“The highlight of our trip! We laughed. so hard trying to “get into character”. The staff were AMAZING! From the person that signed us in, to the costuming crew to the photographer, such a well run business! Someone knows what they are doing! We had…”

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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.