10 Walking Tours in Salem Worth Booking

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.Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,931 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Explore Salem’s witch trials, vampire lore, haunted sites, and ghost photos on an entertaining 90-minute history walk.

“Guide is very knowledgeable and you can tell he’s genuinely passionate about his craft. So much fun!”

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3.Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,895 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Explore Salem’s witch-trial history on a two-hour downtown walk with a licensed guide, 12-plus historic stops, local lore, and practical tips.

“Sarah knew her information and kept a lively pace. She mixed some humor with the reality of the witch trials and also added some pop culture to the tour.”

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4.Satanic Salem Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,635 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Review of Salem’s 90-minute Satanic Salem Walking Tour, with honest witch-trial history, humor, downtown sights, practical tips, and value advice.

“Awesome! Extremely knowledgeable historian. He works in amusing facts. Really enjoyed our day and would recommend!”

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5.Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,488 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Explore Salem after dark on a 100-minute tour of murders, ghost stories, haunted sites, and history beyond the witch trials.

“Guide was terrible kept making political jokes, not why i booked and paid for this. My wife and i got so uncomfortable we left the group! definitely will not be referring anyone to this.”

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6.The Salem Witch Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,301 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25Best value

Meet a practicing witch in Salem for spells, history, a cemetery blessing, and a one-hour walk priced at $25 per person.

“William is a neat dude! He’s real and he seems to know everyone! He’s a true Bostonian and a practicing witch. He’s a good Communicator as well. Thanks for the tour!”

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7.2.5-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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8.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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9.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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10.Requiem for Salem Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 562 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Salem’s adults-only ghost walk visits four historic sites, with dark tales, paranormal lore, humor, and practical tips for a 90-minute evening tour.

“Lots of walking as expected over uneven surfaces and wet leaves in the dark. Tripping hazard. Guide advised everyone of this. Be cautious in choosing this tour if you have any mobility concerns. Several stops with apparition potential. Lots of cool background and stories.”

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