Ghost Tours in Salem

Ghost tours in Salem invite you to uncover the hidden side of the city—its legends, haunted landmarks, and chilling stories that have been whispered through generations. These tours are designed for travelers seeking a unique blend of history, folklore, and supernatural intrigue. As you walk through dimly lit streets, ancient cemeteries, or historic buildings, expert guides bring the city’s darker past to life with tales of restless spirits, mysterious events, and unexplained phenomena. Unlike traditional sightseeing, ghost tours in Salem give you a chance to experience the atmosphere of the city after dark, combining entertainment with education. Each tour is rooted in local history, ensuring that the stories you hear are not only spooky but also tied to real events and places. Whether you’re a believer in the paranormal or simply curious about urban legends, these tours offer unforgettable memories and a fresh perspective on Salem. Perfect for groups, couples, or solo explorers, ghost tours provide a fun and immersive way to discover the city’s secrets while connecting with its fascinating cultural and historical layers. Dare to join a ghost tour in Salem and step into the unknown.

Top Ghost Tours in Salem

Salem's Best Ghost Tour in Salem

Salem , Massachusetts

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (3944 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 30.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Salem Night Tour is 'The Witch City's' BEST nightly tour since 2006! A compelling experience, led by locals with a flair for the history and haunts of Salem. Are guides are expert story tellers and are never scripted! Join the 75-90 minute adventure as a local guide leads the way through legends, ghost stories, history, and the infamous hysteria of 1692 — the Salem Witch Trials. This is a comfortably paced outdoor walking tour of downtown Salem, so please dress accordingly. The tour is largely attended and reservations are strongly suggested.

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Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour in Salem

Salem , Massachusetts

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (1829 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 28.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Real hauntings, real history! Salem has a history unlike any other city in the United States. This tour offers a unique way to learn about the 1692 Witch Trials while taking a guided walk through some of Salem's most storied and haunted sites. You’ll enjoy a combination of authentic New England history and an exploration of Witchcraft, Voodoo, vampire lore, ghost sightings, and paranormal investigation without any gimmicks. Visit some of the city’s spookiest sites with a paranormal investigator and historian and examine photos for paranormal activity Learn how to photograph anomalous energy, orbs, ectoplasm, and apparitions Family friendly: Paranormal and horror stories are great for kids.

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Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour in Salem

Salem , Massachusetts

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (691 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 30.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

This fascinating tour will go deeper into the trials than most others. You will hear personal stories of the accused, why some of them got accused and the reasons why people testified against them. It was a combination of motives and each person's story is different. We will use a combination of story telling, pictures and maps to paint the truest picture of what was really going on during the infamous Salem Witchcraft Trials. Discover the somber and harrowing events that occurred before, during and after the trials on this walking tour in Salem.

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Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts! in Salem

Salem , Massachusetts

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (685 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 28.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Travel back in time to 1692 as we experience the Salem Witch Trials. Learn about the victims, the accusers, and the culprits who took part in one of the first and most famous scandals in our nation's history! Visit the actual locations where the historic events took place. Then, learn of Salem's hauntings while exploring spooky buildings, cemeteries, hotels, and former jails. We also dive into Salem's history of war, piracy, business, Hocus Pocus movie locations, and humorous tales of a city almost 400 years old. Our guides are passionate about the history and experienced story tellers. The tour is 1 hour in length and goes regardless of weather.

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Requiem for Salem Walking Ghost Tour in Salem

Salem , Massachusetts

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (550 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 34.99

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Step beyond the cobblestone charm and into the shadowy depths of Salem’s past on this adults-only ghost tour. Requiem for Salem isn’t just spooky—it’s steeped in the grim truths and haunted echoes of a city forever marked by fear, hysteria, and injustice. Designed for guests 16 and up, this tour tackles the darker side of Salem’s history, with mature stories, eerie locations, and a candid look at the paranoia that fueled the Witch Trials and the restless spirits they left behind. From cursed corners to historic haunts, we’ll visit the places where power, superstition, and tragedy collided. With no kid-friendly filters, you’ll hear raw, unflinching tales of the trials, executions, and eerie aftermath that still lingers in Salem’s soil. All delivered by expert guides who blend historical depth with a healthy dose of haunted fun. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours

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Salem Ghost Tour: Witches & Wicked Whispers in Salem

Salem , Massachusetts

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (440 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 26.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Salem's eerie streets with our gripping walking ghost tour! Guided by a knowledgeable local expert, you’ll uncover chilling tales that resonate through Salem’s iconic historic sites. As you wander cobblestone paths, listen to spine-tingling stories of tragic events, unsolved mysteries, and the infamous witch trials that haunt this storied city. Visit notorious sites like the haunting Turner’s at Lyceum Hall and the enigmatic Witch House, where shadows whisper secrets from the past. Explore the Ropes Mansion, a stunning colonial gem with ghostly legends, and the Salem Athenaeum, a historic library steeped in supernatural lore. While we can’t enter private buildings, every step on this haunted ground is packed with anticipation and thrills. Perfect for history buffs, ghost enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a thrilling evening, this tour offers an immersive dive into Salem’s haunted history that will leave you captivated and craving more!

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Haunted Footsteps Best Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour in Salem

Salem , Massachusetts

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (393 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 30.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Experience Salem's macabre past on this 1.5-hour walking tour. During your lantern lit stroll, follow your professional and engaging guide down the haunted streets, past ghostly buildings and a chilling cemetery. Listen to authentic tales or murder and accidental death as well as paranormal stories on this thrilling tour of Salem! (This tour does NOT discuss the 1692 Witchcraft Trials; take our other tour for witchcraft history).

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Black Cat Ghostly Night Tour in Salem in Salem

Salem , Massachusetts

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (293 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 30.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Voted one of the 10 Best Ghost Tours in the US by USA Today's "10 Best" five years in a row! Our evening tour is an eerie experience not to be missed! We travel to some of the most haunted sites in America and tell you the bone-chilling stories behind each haunting! Learn about the history behind these amazing locations and about the tools that early ghost hunters would have used to examine these phenomena. We will also tell you about some of history's most famous Gothic horror authors and the real events here in Salem that inspired such legends as H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allen Poe, and Salem's own Nathaniel Hawthorne.

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Salem Uncovered: Dark History & Murder Tour in Salem

Salem , Massachusetts

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (287 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 26.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

When you hear people talk about Salem, often times the first thing that comes to mind is Witches, and Halloween, and ghosts and spooky fun, but there's so much more lurking in the shadows. Salem is nearly 400 years old and just like all of us, it has a dark side. An underbelly wrought with stories for the ages. Join us for our 90 min evening walking tour as we wander through the shadows and hear stories about pirates and pepper, secrets of the oldest cemetery in Salem, brutal murders, strange legal battles, curses, spiders, torture, and of course a ghost story or two. We invite you to be part of our story and Uncover Salems dark past. -All tour guides are licensed by the City of Salem and are professional storytellers .

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Salem's Spooky Spectres Walking Ghost Tour in Salem

Salem , Massachusetts

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (269 reviews)

From $ 33.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Discover Salem's darkest secrets on our 90-minute Ghost Tour. Our expert guides will lead you to the spookiest spots in the heart of Salem, where the echoes of the past still linger. Discover the chilling tales of murder, mystery, and mayhem that have left their mark on this historic city for centuries. Visit historic landmarks like the Pickman House, Salem Armory, and Old Burying Point Cemetery. Hear chilling tales of murder, mystery, and mayhem that have left their mark on this historic city for centuries. Our Spooky-kooky tour starts and ends at the Pequot House. Join us on this eerie expedition through Salem's history, and let the ghosts of the past send shivers down your spine. Book your tour today and get ready for a journey into the unknown!

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The Ghosts of Salem Walking Tour in Salem

Salem , Massachusetts

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (244 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.99

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Ready to explore the haunted heart of Salem with the whole family? Join Ghost City Tours for a thrilling, ghost-filled journey through the city's most chilling stories and legendary locations! We’ve spent years digging up the real ghost stories, eerie folklore, and fascinating history behind Salem’s most haunted spots—including those tied to the infamous Witch Trials. From creepy corners to legendary landmarks, we take you off the beaten path to uncover secrets most visitors never get to hear. This tour is perfect for families, first-time visitors, and curious locals alike. With expert storytelling that’s spooky (but not too scary), it’s a fun and unforgettable way to experience the spirits and stories that make Salem so famously haunted. Bring your curiosity—and maybe a flashlight. You never know what’s waiting in the shadows! If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please contact the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours

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Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem in Salem

Salem , Massachusetts

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (208 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 7.75

 

This is a Smartphone Guided ghost tour on our walking tour app. Go to the Ropes Mansion, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the spooky streets of Salem. 1 purchase works on 4 smartphones. Once you unlock the tour it does not expire and can be taken anytime. This offers spooky narration, theatrically crafted and music infused tour you can take anytime. Contactless and social distance friendly. It's recommended to listen on headphones or earbuds. Also you can Listen on a bluetooth speakers or your phone speaker. What makes this tour special? -The spooky narrator is one of a kind. -This is not a fact dumping tour. It's a spooky adventure. -Go anytime. Go at your own pace -Great bang for your buck. Get the adventure for a fraction of the price of other tours.

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Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl by US Ghost Adventures in Salem

Salem , Massachusetts

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (187 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Take a detour to some of Salem’s best local watering holes to enjoy brew and booze while listening to sordid stories of ghostly ghouls and witches brews. It might’ve been a dry town when the Salem Witch Trials went down, but now, you can wet your appetite with some tasty, tipsy fun and drink a glass or three as you listen to the best tales of Salem’s dark and tortured past. The Spirits of Salem Haunted Pub Crawl will quench your thirst for haunted history and ghostly drinks, so join us and have your fill of spirits and spirits on this unique and unforgettable Salem drinking experience.

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Salem Kids Slightly Spooky Tour in Salem

Salem , Massachusetts

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (92 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 18.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

This tour combines true tales from Salem’s past with some mild ghost stories just for kids age 6+. Our aim is not to scare the heck out of your kids, but to provide a little shiver and bit of mystery for kids who like ghost stories. We are also telling you intriguing historical facts as well. This tour follows a route that is near the downtown, but it’s a little off the beaten path, very picturesque, and you’ll feel as if you stepped back in time. The tour ends at our historic and creepy Broad Street Cemetery, which was established in 1655. Meets at 316 Essex Street. For over twelve years, parents traveling with kids have chosen Salem Kids Tours for a fun, well-researched and fascinating trip through time. Many times we have heard from kids, “I didn’t want the tour to end.” Parents have described our tours as the highlight of their trip to Salem. We are happy to show you around. We love kids, we understand their unique needs, and we look forward to meeting you on one of our tours.

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Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour in Salem

Salem , Massachusetts

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (65 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 16.99

 

Uncover the truth behind the infamous Salem Witch Trials with this self-guided walking tour of Salem, Massachusetts! This quaint and picturesque town hides a seriously dark history, and you’ll dive deep into that past as you explore these hallowed grounds. Hear how the panic began, get to know the major players in this harrowing tale, and visit grim reminders of this deadly period of history. This walking tour of Salem is the best way to see, explore, and understand this haunting true tale. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. Perfect for holiday travelers and team-building groups.

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Why Choose Our Ghost Tours in Salem?

Our ghost tours in Salem are led by knowledgeable local storytellers who specialize in blending history with spine-chilling tales. Each tour is carefully designed to entertain, educate, and leave you with an unforgettable after-dark adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Tours in Salem

Ghost tours in Salem usually include guided walks through historic areas, haunted landmarks, and places connected to mysterious events, with storytellers sharing tales of paranormal activity and local legends.

Ghost tours are designed to be fun and engaging. While they include spooky stories and eerie locations, they are suitable for most audiences and focus on entertainment as much as the supernatural.

Most ghost tours in Salem last between 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on the route and the number of stops included in the itinerary.

Not at all! Ghost tours in Salem are for everyone—believers, skeptics, and anyone curious about history, folklore, and spine-tingling stories that reveal a different side of the city.
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