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Salem History and Hauntings Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10

Very goodTop 14% in Salem

17,561 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Salem
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Explore Salem’s cobblestone streets, historic landmarks, Witch Trials stories, and eerie legends on a guided outdoor walking tour.

About this tour

Walk Salem’s cobblestone streets and uncover the stories behind a city shaped by seafaring, architecture, and the infamous 1692 Witch Trials. On this Salem History and Hauntings Walking Tour, a local guide brings centuries of history to life with vivid accounts of the people and events that made the city famous.

Follow an outdoor route through the historic McIntire District, admire its distinctive architecture, and see landmarks including the Witch Trials Memorial, Witch House, and Ropes Mansion. Along the way, hear about Salem’s past as a world-class seaport, learn what really happened during the Witch Trials, and listen to chilling tales of the supernatural. The tour lasts about two hours and does not enter buildings or cemeteries, so you can take in the city’s history right from its streets.

Tours run rain or shine, and the walk is dog friendly. Meet beside the three staircases at Old Town Hall, lace up comfortable shoes, and discover why Salem’s past still captures the imagination.

Highlights

  • Hear true stories of Salem’s 1692 Witch Trials
  • Explore the cobblestone streets of the McIntire District
  • See the Witch Trials Memorial, Witch House, and Ropes Mansion
  • Listen to 400 years of Salem history with a local guide
  • Discover historic architecture and chilling supernatural tales

What's included

Included

  • 2-hour guided walking tour
  • Professional local guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Outdoor tour; no buildings or cemeteries are entered
  • Meet beside the three staircases at Old Town Hall; there is no tour office
  • Tours run rain or shine; wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather
  • Allow 2 hours to 2 hours and 15 minutes for the tour
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  • Group size may reach 40 guests during busy times
  • Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, but brick sidewalks, uneven surfaces, and narrow areas may pose challenges
  • Dog friendly; service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children may ride in a stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult
  • No public restrooms are available along the route
  • Alcohol, smoking, and vaping are prohibited
  • Ticket purchase includes agreement to a liability waiver and photo release

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour takes about 2 hours, and some tours run up to 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet beside the three staircases at Old Town Hall. There is no tour office.

Does the tour enter buildings or cemeteries?

No. The tour is outdoors and does not enter buildings or cemeteries.

Does the tour run in bad weather?

Yes. Tours run rain or shine and are not canceled for weather.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible and dog friendly?

Wheelchairs, scooters, and dogs are welcome, though uneven brick sidewalks and narrow areas may pose challenges.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.89 on Viator and 4.78 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Salem
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • 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 8.2. Top 14% in Salem means it ranks in the top 14% of tours in Salem by this score.

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