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Salem Ghost Walking Tour 80 min

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4,677 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Salem
  • 1 hr 20 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk Salem’s haunted downtown after dark with a licensed local guide, visiting documented sites and hearing the stories behind them.

About this tour

After dark, Salem’s streets take on a different character, and the city’s documented hauntings feel close at hand. On the Salem Ghost Walking Tour, a locally rooted, licensed guide shares the stories and history that have shaped this famously haunted city.

Walk through downtown Salem at a leisurely pace, visiting documented haunted locations and sites tied to enduring local stories. The route includes Bridget Bishop’s homestead, the gates of Salem’s oldest cemetery, and the place where Giles Corey was pressed to death. Along the way, hear an unscripted account from a guide steeped in Salem’s history. Check in at Remember Salem on Essex Street before setting out; nearby attractions include the Ouija Board Museum and the Halloween Museum.

Plan to arrive early, especially in October, when check-in is 30 minutes before departure and tours may leave as soon as groups are ready. From November through September, check in 15–30 minutes ahead. Discover Salem’s shadowed streets and stories on a Salem Ghost Walking Tour.

Highlights

  • Explore documented haunted sites in downtown Salem after dark
  • Hear locally rooted ghost stories and history from a licensed guide
  • Pass Bridget Bishop's homestead and Salem's oldest cemetery
  • Walk at a leisurely pace through the city's atmospheric streets

What's included

Included

  • 75-minute Salem night tour
  • Walking ghost tour through downtown Salem's documented haunted locations
  • Locally rooted, unscripted guide
  • Leisurely-paced walk
  • Professional, locally licensed City of Salem tour guide

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Important information

  • Infants and small children may ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Nearby public transportation is available
  • Suitable for all fitness levels; the tour requires walking between several locations
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  • Guests using wheelchairs or mobility equipment must provide their own
  • October check-in is at Remember Salem, 127 Essex Street, 30 minutes before the tour; groups may depart as soon as checked in
  • November through September check-in is at Remember Salem, 127 Essex Street, 15–30 minutes before the tour
  • Tours depart on time; late arrivals forfeit their booking without refund, and no catch-up options or transfers are available
  • All party members should be present at check-in; additional tickets cannot be purchased there

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour meet?

Check in at Remember Salem, 127 Essex Street.

When should I arrive?

In October, arrive 30 minutes before your tour. From November through September, check in 15–30 minutes before departure.

What happens if I arrive late?

Tours depart on time. Late guests forfeit their booking without a refund; catch-up options and transfers are not available.

How much Walking is involved?

The tour is leisurely paced but travels on foot between several locations.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.62 from 4,677 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 5.5.

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