The 6 Best Historical Tours in Salem

1.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,564 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Explore Salem’s witch trial past, haunted lore, colonial streets, and modern witches on a lively two-hour guided walking tour.

“Super enjoyable and we learnt so much! Hilary was very knowledgeable and extremely entertaining. We enjoyed the full two hours, in spite of the freezing conditions (thanks for the hand warmers provided!) I wish we had some cash to tip our guide, so that would be something I would suggest to people going on the tour.”

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2.Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,032 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29Best value

Explore Salem’s witch trial sites, haunted lore, film locations, and key landmarks on a lively one-hour walking tour for $29.

“Great walking tour throughout downtown Salem. Very informative about the Salem witch trials and shows areas that are famous in pop culture. Make sure to get there on time because the tour leaves right away.”

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3.2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 850 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Explore Salem beyond the witch trials on a 2.5-hour walking tour through historic streets, grand homes, and the Witch Trials Memorial.

“Loved Ken! Loved the small group experience and the stories off the beaten path. 1000% would do again.”

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4.Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 743 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk Salem’s witch trial sites, hear personal stories, and visit the Witch House on this informative 90-minute historical tour.

“If you are a history, buff, this tour is for you. Lots of interesting information about the 1692 Salem witch trials.”

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5.Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 673 reviews · 1h 30m · from $30

Walk Salem after dark with a local historian and paranormal investigator, visiting witch trial sites, cemeteries, Hocus Pocus locations, and haunted places.

“April was an AMAZING tour guide. We learned so much history while also hearing some ghost stories. Highly recommend!”

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6.Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 651 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Explore Salem’s witch trials, maritime past, haunted tales, and historic architecture on a lively two-hour walking tour for $36.

“Diane was FANTASTIC! I truely loved this tour; the story was cohesive, immersive, and holistic. Thank you so much Diane for the great tour; our group did another tour after yours and they didn't even hold a candle(light🫣) to your story telling ❤️”

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