5 Ghost Tours in Salem That Earn the Road Trip

1.Salem’s Best Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,186 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $30Our pick

Walk Salem after dark with a licensed local guide such as Sebastian, Penny, Raymond, or Elaina. This 75-minute tour blends the 1692 witch trials with ghost stories, murder tales, Hocus Pocus filming sites, cemeteries, and historic churches. It is more history lesson than scare show, with a comfortable pace and a maximum of 40 people.

“The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was funny and made the 75 minutes go by fast and very enjoyable. A+++”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,931 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Walk Salem for 90 minutes with a licensed historian and paranormal investigator. Hear the facts behind the 1692 witch trials, visit the Old Burying Point, explore stories tied to Tituba and Giles Corey, and learn how to assess ghost photos. Evening tours run daily, with weekend afternoon options.

“Our tour guide kept us interested and was really good at navigating through the foot traffic and cars at such a busy time.”

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3.Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 673 reviews · 1h 30m · from $30

Join guides such as Penny, Elaina, Bob, or Nix for a 90-minute evening walk through Salem. You’ll visit the Witch Trials Memorial, two cemeteries, Old Town Hall, Salem Green, filming sites, and former jail locations while hearing local history and ghost stories.

“Penny was an amazing guide. He very funny and accommodating as were most of the night tour staff. Penny was knowledgeable about the area and local history and worked to engage audience member after many had had a long busy day. He also answered extra questions and did an overall great job as a tour guide.”

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4.Salem Ghost Tours: Witches & Wicked Whispers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 436 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $24Best value

Walk through Salem with an English-speaking guide carrying a lantern, visiting 4 to 8 haunted sites such as Old Town Hall, Old Burying Point Cemetery, Wicked Good Books, and the Witch House. Choose a 60 or 90-minute outing, wear good shoes, and expect history, ghost stories, and a little theatrical fun.

“Matt was an amazing tour guide not only full of knowledge but great personality and made us laugh quite a few times. Spoke with him one on one in between two different locations just a super nice Guy. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone!!”

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5.Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 411 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Meet your lantern-carrying guide at East India Square for a two-hour walk through Salem’s haunted past. You’ll hear stories of witchcraft, murder, bootleggers, and secret tunnels, then stop at up to four pubs such as Mercy Tavern, Rockafellas, or Village Tavern. Drinks cost extra, and stops change with the season.

“Our guide Kristi (aka where’s Waldo) definitely made the experience!”

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