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Salem Ghost and Paranormal Tour 90 min

TourTruth score 3.1 out of 10

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488 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Salem
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Follow lantern light through Salem’s historic streets as a local guide shares researched ghost stories and reports of paranormal activity.

About this tour

As lantern light falls across Salem’s colonial streets, the city’s eerie reputation takes on a more personal edge. On this Salem Ghost and Paranormal Tour, a costumed local guide shares researched accounts of hauntings and strange events that have unsettled residents and investigators.

Walk for about one mile through historic streets, shadowed alleyways, and past cemeteries as you hear firsthand stories and learn about documented paranormal research. The guide brings local tales to life, and any ghost photos you take can be analyzed. The tour lasts 90 minutes and stays outdoors; it does not enter buildings or cover the 1692 Witchcraft Trials. Expect historic sidewalks that may be narrow or uneven, with bricks, cobblestones, and stairs.

Meet at the Salem Historical Tours office at 8 Central Street, arriving 15–20 minutes early. Traffic and parking can be especially challenging in October, so leave extra time. Join the Salem Ghost and Paranormal Tour for a lantern-lit look at the stories behind the city’s supernatural reputation.

Highlights

  • Follow lantern light through Salem’s historic streets
  • Hear researched accounts of local hauntings and strange events
  • Explore colonial architecture, shadowed alleys, and historic cemeteries
  • Learn about paranormal reports from residents and investigators

What's included

Included

  • Local, professional, certified guide in costume
  • Exclusive ghost and paranormal stories from Salem Historical Tours
  • Analysis of any ghost photos you take

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks; snacks, soda, and water are available for purchase

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Important information

  • Check in at the Salem Historical Tours office, 8 Central Street, Salem, MA
  • Arrive 15–20 minutes before your tour; available times vary by season
  • The walking tour covers about one mile over 90 minutes
  • Participants must be able to complete the one-mile route; sidewalks may be narrow or uneven, with bricks, cobblestones, and stairs
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  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants and small children may ride in a stroller; service animals are allowed
  • The tour operates in all weather; dress appropriately
  • Parking and traffic can be difficult, especially in October; allow extra time
  • The tour does not enter buildings, so admission is not needed
  • The tour does not discuss the 1692 Witchcraft Trials

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The walking tour lasts 90 minutes and covers about one mile.

What will I hear about?

Hear researched paranormal stories, local hauntings, and firsthand accounts of unusual events. The tour does not cover the 1692 Witchcraft Trials.

Where do I check in?

Check in at the Salem Historical Tours office at 8 Central Street, Salem, MA.

How early should I arrive?

Arrive 15–20 minutes before your tour. Allow extra time for traffic and parking, especially in October.

Is the tour accessible for all mobility levels?

The route includes narrow or uneven sidewalks, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. Participants must be able to walk about one mile within 90 minutes.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.04 from 488 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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  • 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 3.1.

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