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Salem Haunted History Walking Tour

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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  • Salem
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Salem’s witch-trial history and ghost stories on a self-guided walk with GPS directions and immersive audio narration.

About this tour

Follow Salem’s shadowed streets through stories of witch trials, haunted houses, and restless spirits on this self-guided Salem Haunted History Walking Tour. Start whenever you’re ready at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center, then use GPS directions and hours of audio narration to explore at your own pace.

Along the way, hear tales tied to historic landmarks including the Old Burying Point Cemetery and Custom House. Pause to read inscriptions, take in the old buildings, or wander down quieter lanes before continuing the route. The app also provides an offline map, travel tips, and music, so you can keep exploring without a connection after downloading the tour in advance. Your tour never expires, making it easy to stop and pick up the stories later.

Bring a compatible smartphone, download the Shaka Guide app before arrival, and enable location services. Attraction admission is not included. Set out on the Salem Haunted History Walking Tour and discover the city’s eerie past one story at a time.

Highlights

  • Trace Salem’s witch-trial history and ghost stories
  • Visit the Old Burying Point Cemetery and Custom House
  • Pause at historic sites and explore at your own pace
  • Follow GPS directions with hours of audio narration

What's included

Included

  • Offline map
  • Turn-by-turn GPS directions
  • Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips, and music
  • Freedom to explore at your own pace
  • Tours never expire

Not included

  • Admission to the Peabody Essex Museum and Essex Street Pedestrian Mall; prices vary
  • Admission to the Ropes Mansion
  • Admission to The Witch House; price varies
  • Admission to the Witch Dungeon Museum; price varies
  • Admission to Old Town Hall

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Important information

  • A smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app is required
  • Download the app and redeem the tour before arrival
  • Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance
  • Enable location services on your device
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  • Secure any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Start at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center in downtown Salem

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour start?

Start at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center in downtown Salem.

What do I need before starting?

Use a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app. Download the app and redeem the tour before arrival.

Do I need internet during the tour?

Download the tour in advance using strong Wi-Fi or cellular data. The tour includes an offline map and GPS directions.

Can I explore at my own pace?

Yes. Pause to explore and continue whenever you like; the tour does not expire.

Are attractions included?

Admission to listed attractions is not included. Some prices vary, and required passes or reservations must be secured before starting.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.00 from 3 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 6.9.

Provider rating distribution in Salem

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