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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

“Great tour through Salem pointing out a mixture of history, spooky tales, and things to do! Our guide was a great speaker! Highly recommend!”

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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

“Not your kitschy lore-based tour. Lots of walking with historical narratives from the 1600’s to current times. Top-notch with a knowledgeable guide. Sara(h?) was professional, engaging and a pleasure!”

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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

“The tour was great and everything, high light of the tour was following Satan around Salem. My favorite part was seeing things and stuff”

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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

“A little light on Salem history, but our guide was enjoyable. If you like learning about spells or doing them, this is for you.”

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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 both informative and entertaining! We really enjoyed our time with her and learned a lot about the city’s history.”

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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

“It was a wonderful time. She was very articulate. We understood everything even with other tours around us.. our guid was very polite and interacted with everyone making it a more personal time.”

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9.Salem Uncovered: The Salem Witch Trials Tour

Discover Salem’s dark history with this 90-minute walking tour, visiting key sites linked to the 1692 witch trials, led by licensed storytellers.

★ 4.5

“Wonderful, informative, knowledgeable and funny. Would recommend to anyone who has a thirst for history and a funny bone on the side.”

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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

“Our Salem: Ghosts, Witches, & Warlocks Guided Walking Tour was fascinating. Our tour guide Elizabeth really knew what she was talking about and gave us many interesting insights throughout the tour. It was bewitching to learn about the history of Salem and the different ghosts…”

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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

“If you’re in Salem this is a must!!! We had so much fun & the costumes were provided, they do a great job picking out your witch!”

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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

“This was so much fun! The staff was great they helped get us the perfect outfits! The photographer made it fun we couldn’t stop laughing!!”

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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.