Accompany Salem Historical Tours on Salem's original 90-minute ghostly tour and experience why our highly acclaimed lantern-lit stroll has been a "Witch City" institution since 1997. Our engaging guides creatively convey Salem's authentic haunted history. Delve into Salem's macabre past as our knowledgeable and charismatic guides regale you with true tales of documented paranormal activity, chilling cemeteries, and centuries old murder.
April through August • Tours run daily at 8pm
September • Tours run daily at 6pm & 8pm
October • Tours run daily at 3pm, 6pm & 8pm. Additional tours are offered at 6pm, 7pm & 9pm on the last weekend of September and all October weekends!
November 4th - 30th • Tours run nightly at 6pm (except on Thanksgiving)
December 1st - January 5th • Tours run nightly at 6pm (except on Christmas Day)
Late Feb - March • Tours run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 6pm.
Office closes on Jan 6th - Feb 12th, 2026 - tours by appt only, call ahead.
Purchase tickets online. Call 978-745-0666 for info or contact thesalemhistoricaltours@gmail.com
Noon Salem 101: General History tells you about the nearly 400-year-old history of our city. This overview tour covers the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, Salem's role as the top seaport in the nation, involvement in the American Revolution, presidents and famous people who visited here, inventors, movies shot in the city and other amazing history. Tour runs daily from December 1 through January 4 at 11 am. Office closes on Jan 5 and tours resume in mid February. Call ahead. (90 minutes)
10:00am, 1:00pm & 4:00pm The 1692 Witchcraft Walk strolls through former Salem Towne examining key players and locales linked to the infamous Witch Trials. Examine the demographics, theories, and personal stories comprising the dire events of 1692. (90 minutes) offered daily from April through Nov. 30th.
Tours also run from Dec. 1 through Jan. 4th at 1pm. Office closed Dec 1 - Jan 4th, 2026.
Tours resume in mid-Feb 2026 with tours by appt. Call ahead.
Salem Village Witch Hunt Walking Tour (Danvers, MA)
This tour takes place a short drive away from Salem in the town of Danvers, formerly Salem Village, where two young girls began acting out on a cold February day in 1692. It was diagnosed as witchcraft, starting the hysteria. You'll visit several significant historical sites including the remains of the parsonage. Tour is held on select Saturdays at 10:00am in September & October. Check their booking schedule for dates.
HP Lovecraft and the Salem Connection Walking Tour
HP Lovecraft was a science fiction, fantasy and horror writer who was inspired by Salem and the witchcraft Trials. He specialized in the weird that captured the imagination of many of his fans. You’ll learn about the man, his books and what he referenced in his books. Check their booking schedule for dates.
The Grave Matters Tour
We'll stroll the paths of Salem's earliest burial ground. We examine the uniquely carved stone markers, explain the meanings of the imagery, burial practices and tell you the stories of the people there. Tour runs by appointment only; must be booked in advance.
Salem Witch Trials Ancestors & Descendants Tour
There were close to 1,000 people involved in the witchcraft hysteria so calculations estimate that there could be more than 50 million descendants from the event. This tour will bring you throughout the downtown area of old Salem Towne, discussing key people involved in the 1692 Witchcraft Trials. Then we'll tell you, their descendants. Check schedule for tour dates; private tours can be booked in advance.
Myths & Superstitions Tour
Why is 13 an unlucky number? Why is it bad luck for a black cat to cross your path? Why do we throw salt over our shoulder?
Learn about the origins of many myths and superstitions and their influence on modern society.
Master storyteller Bob Gautreau will lead this fascinating tour on Friday the 13th. Tour runs June 13th, 2025 & Feb 13th, 2026.
Salem Black History Tour
Among our nearly 400 years of history are the incredible contributions of Blacks and African-Americans in our city. They were enslaved in Salem as early as 1638 and received their freedom in the next century, making great strides in the community and major contributions. Check schedule for tour dates; private tours can be booked in advance.
Hocus Pocus Movies & More Tour
You will be surprised which movies were shot in Salem and they are not all about our notorious past. Moviemakers love our dramatic architecture, picturesque waterfront and historic streets. Join this fabulous tour that was written by someone who actually works in the TV & Movie industry that has exclusive information. And you may be lucky enough to be led by the only guide in Salem who was actually in Hocus Pocus 2.
Tour runs daily at 3pm from Apr. 1-Sept. 30th and at 2 pm from Oct. 1 - Nov. 9th. Check schedule for tour dates; private tours can be booked in advance.
North Andover Witchcraft History Tour (North Andover, MA)
This tour takes place a half hour's drive from Salem in North Andover that had 45 accusations of witchcraft in 1692. You'll hear stories of how it began and why. You'll visit the cemetery and see other locations where the meeting house and parsonages were located. Tour runs select Saturdays from July through October.
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