TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10
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Salem Candy Tour
TourTruth score 6.4 out of 10
Average
12 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Salem
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Salem’s candy history and local shops on a distinctive tour of the city’s sweeter side, guided by a licensed local expert.
About this tour
Salem is famous for Halloween, but its story has a sweeter side. On this Salem Candy Tour, discover how candy and local candy shops became part of the city’s history and holiday traditions.
Meet your licensed guide outside Ye Olde Pepper Companie, across from the House of Seven Gables, and explore the history of candy in Salem. The tour offers a distinctive way to experience the city beyond its familiar Halloween lore, with a focus on the treats and shops that have shaped its sweet traditions. Salem Candy Tour is the only Salem tour described as exploring the history of candy and candy shops in the city.
Wheelchair-accessible transportation options are available nearby, and the experience is suitable for all fitness levels. Bring the family and discover a different flavor of Salem on this candy-focused walk.
Highlights
- Discover Salem’s candy-making history and local candy shops
- Explore the sweet side of a city known for Halloween
What's included
Included
- Licensed tour guide
Ratings on each provider
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3.83 / 5 · 12 reviews
Important information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet outside Ye Olde Pepper Companie, across from the House of Seven Gables, on Derby Street
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.83 from 12 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Salem
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- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.4.
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