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Salem, MA, USA

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Welcome to Salem, the bewitching town of Massachusetts! Known for its rich history, haunting legends, and of course, the infamous Salem Witch Trials. Get your spooky on by exploring the Salem Witch Museum or embark on a chilling ghost tour. Don't miss the picturesque cobblestone streets, delightful seafood, and the enchanting waterfront. Salem, where witchcraft meets wanderlust!

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4.9/5

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

Come and explore the rich, mysterious history of one of New England's most loved destinations Salem, Massachusetts. This ~2 hour walking tour brings to life the true story of Salem's storied past. We are a diverse groups of historians, teachers, professional artists whose passion for Salem's history is truly engaging. You will learn about Salem's rich past as a world-class seaport, hear hauntedly chilling tales of the supernatural, visit one of the most beautiful streets in America and learn of three hundred years of architecture, and find out the truth about the 1692 Salem Witch Trials hysteria. You will leave Salem wanting to plan your next trip back! Come and see why this the *only* tour you need while in Salem. Dog friendly! Handicap accessible! Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. No refunds for no-shows or for weather. ***Please note, we book up to 40 people per tour***

$36.00
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4.9/5

Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

2024 Viator Experiences Rising Star Award Winner! Often referred to as the "Best tour in Salem!" The most in-depth look at the Witch Trials the city has to offer. Take a journey back through time and uncover the REAL history of Salem, Massachusetts. With a local historian as your guide, you'll visit over a dozen locations in downtown Witch City and explore 400 years of history along the way. Come discover why the true history is more frightening than fiction! HIGHLIGHTS: • Most in-depth look at the Witch Trials the city has to offer • Perfect mix of history, legend, and pop culture • 400 years of history in one tour • Seasoned storytellers bring the history of Salem to life • Beloved by locals and tourists alike! • Wheelchair accessible • Dog friendly for leashed well behaved furbabies • Tours operate rain or shine

$35.00
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4.6/5
1 h 20 mins

Salem's Best Ghost Tour

The Salem Night Tour is devoted to unearthing the stories Salem refuses to forget. With over 4,000 five-star reviews and twenty years in Salem, we have become the city's most trusted after-dark experience. Our guides are steeped in Salem’s deep-rooted ghost stories and history, unscripted, and devoted to getting it right. Salem after dark feels like an entirely different city, and these stories belong to the night. Centered around sites like Bridget Bishop's homestead, the iron gates of Salem's oldest cemetery, and the site where Giles Corey was pressed to death, our tours cover Salem's documented hauntings and enduring history. Check in early at Remember Salem on Essex Street, where Wynotts Wands, the Ouija Board Museum, and the Halloween Museum are all within steps. The experience starts before the tour does.

$24.00
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4.8/5
1 h

Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

Travel back in time to 1692 as we experience the Salem Witch Trials. Learn about the victims, the accusers, and the culprits who took part in one of the first and most famous scandals in our nation's history! Visit the actual locations where the historic events took place. Then, learn of Salem's hauntings while exploring spooky buildings, cemeteries, hotels, and former jails. We also dive into Salem's history of war, piracy, business, Hocus Pocus movie locations, and humorous tales of a city almost 400 years old. Our guides are passionate about the history and experienced story tellers. The tour is 1 hour in length and goes regardless of weather.

$29.00
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4.9/5
1 h 30 mins

Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

Real hauntings, real history! Salem has a history unlike any other city in the United States. This tour offers a unique way to learn about the 1692 Witch Trials while taking a guided walk through some of Salem's most storied and haunted sites. You’ll enjoy a combination of authentic New England history and an exploration of Witchcraft, Voodoo, vampire lore, ghost sightings, and paranormal investigation without any gimmicks. Visit some of the city’s spookiest sites with a paranormal investigator and historian and examine photos for paranormal activity Learn how to photograph anomalous energy, orbs, ectoplasm, and apparitions Family friendly: Paranormal and horror stories are great for kids.

$28.00
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4.7/5
2 h 30 mins

The Official "Hocus Pocus" Movie Locations Tour of Salem

***Please read the entire description before purchasing. 3 mile Walk and doesn’t end near start location *** Come celebrate Disney's blockbuster, Hocus Pocus! Starring Better Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, Hocus Pocus has become one of the most beloved movies. The majority of the movie was filmed in Salem in 1993. We will take you to 5 of the locations used in the filming. Along the way, you will also hear about the Salem Witch Trials, the maritime history, how we became the "Witch City", and more! *There is a considerable amount of walking (~3 miles). This walk can be very strenuous and is not recommended for those with the following: back, knee, or hip problems, respiratory, circulatory, cardiac issues or recent surgeries. Pioneer Village is a $5 optional fee (Seasonal only) ****The tour ends in a different location than the start - please plan accordingly. Transportation will not be provided by WCWT.

$50.00
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4.6/5
1 h 30 mins

Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl by US Ghost Adventures

Take a detour to some of Salem’s best local watering holes to enjoy brew and booze while listening to sordid stories of ghostly ghouls and witches brews. It might’ve been a dry town when the Salem Witch Trials went down, but now, you can wet your appetite with some tasty, tipsy fun and drink a glass or three as you listen to the best tales of Salem’s dark and tortured past. The Spirits of Salem Haunted Pub Crawl will quench your thirst for haunted history and ghostly drinks, so join us and have your fill of spirits and spirits on this unique and unforgettable Salem drinking experience.

$36.00
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4.2/5
1 h 30 mins

Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

Examine the demographics, theories and personal stories comprising the 1692 Salem Witchcraft trials. Learn why the hysteria actually began and how it consumed the town of Salem and other communities, resulting in over 200 people accused and the deaths of 25 people. We go to the Witchcraft Memorial, old burying ground, Witch House and locations of the sheriff, court and where they crushed a man to death. Our tours are led by local historians, teachers, authors and researchers dedicated to preserving Salem's 17th-century legacy. This authentic history tour that will shed new light on what happened during the infamous Salem witchcraft hysteria that turned neighbor against neighbor. We are located downtown next to Emporium 32 and just a short walk from the Peabody Essex Museum and the Salem Witch Museum

$30.00
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4.8/5

Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour

Come experience the darker side of Salem on our night-time walking tour of Salem. We retell the most spine-chilling true crime tales of murder, mystery and macabre. Why did an insane woman in the early 1600s murder her child? Who was the famous hitman who murdered the slave trader in his sleep? Did the Boston Strangler really make a visit to Salem? These historical tales and much more will unfold on this whirlwind tour of this mysterious seaside city. This is the perfect tour for true crime fans and those who love a good scandalous story! Attention: Adult Mature content including descriptive graphic murders, sexual assault and torture. This tour is not appropriate for children under 13!! Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a paid Adult, with ticket. Younger children/chaperone will be asked to leave or transfer to a different tour (if space allows). Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. No refunds in October. ***Please note, we book up to 40 people per tour.

$36.00
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5/5
1 h 30 mins

Satanic Salem Walking Tour

Salem history from The Satanic Temple's Salem Art Gallery! The most unique walking tour in Salem, free of supernatural or superstitious elements. No ghost stories. Your tour guide is an expert in occultism, witchcraft, an ordained satanic minister. Surprisingly very family friendly, but for weird families. Who the hell is The Satanic Temple? Watch the documentary "Hail Satan?" before booking to learn more.

$30.00
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4.9/5
2 h

1692 Salem Day Tour

Take a journey through 400 years of history with a local historian as your guide. Uncover the secrets of Witch City as we dive deep into the events surrounding the 1692 Salem Witch Trial. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of one of the darkest chapters in American history? Look no further than our immersive Salem Witch Trial Tour. We are beloved by tourists and Locals alike. With so many tours to choose from, look no further, do yourself a favor and book this tour! As you walk through Salem to visit historical sites, you will hear a jaw-dropping story covering Salem before the trials, what caused the witch hysteria, who were the judges and accusers, how residents responded to the accusations, who were the 20 victims, and how it all ended. HIGHLIGHTS: • Family Owned and Operated • Seasons storyteller and Local Historians with 10+ years of experience • Learn 400 years of Salem's rich history in one tour • Loved by locals and tourists alike!

$35.00
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4.7/5
1 h 45 mins

Black Cat Ghostly Night Tour in Salem

Voted one of the 10 Best Ghost Tours in the US by USA Today's "10 Best" five years in a row! Our evening tour is an eerie experience not to be missed! We travel to some of the most haunted sites in America and tell you the bone-chilling stories behind each haunting! Learn about the history behind these amazing locations and about the tools that early ghost hunters would have used to examine these phenomena. We will also tell you about some of history's most famous Gothic horror authors and the real events here in Salem that inspired such legends as H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allen Poe, and Salem's own Nathaniel Hawthorne.

$30.00
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5/5
1 h 30 mins

Witch City Broom Making Workshop in Salem

Our instructors specialize in creating unique combinations for good luck, prosperity, warding off evil, and protection. They have years of experience living in Salem and are knowledgeable about all things Salem. You will choose: 1 unique broom handle Broom corn colored broom corn Colored ribbon 2-3 trinkets And/Or decorations We then will show you how to bind everything together and create your custom broom for your altar or wall hanging as a souvenir from Salem.

$127.50
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4.9/5
1 h 15 mins

Salem and The Witch Trials

400 years of history come alive in one of America's best award-winning historical walking tours! Join your guide: Salem native Jobian Day on an informative and entertaining adventure through downtown with a compelling and comprehensive retelling of the events in 1692 - while putting this notorious but often misunderstood event in the context of it's place in colonial and contemporary American history. Along the way, you will see locations where these events occurred as well as modern attractions and local recommendations- giving you not only a better knowledge of Salem's history- but the information to better navigate and enjoy your visit to the Witch City. Join us today on the tour that has delighted thousands- now in its third season in our new home at Wicked Awesome Tours!

$29.00
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4.9/5
2 h

Sailing on Historic Schooner Yacht in Salem, MA

Set Sail in beautiful Salem, Massachusetts on an incredible and historic schooner yacht. Experience the majesty aboard John G. Alden's personal schooner yacht Malabar X. Winner of the 1930 and 1932 Newport to Bermuda race and open to the public and available in Salem for the first time in her history, don't miss out on your chance to sail into the past on the beautifully restored classic yacht. Our 2 hour Salem harbor sails includes soft drinks and bottled water. Craft can cocktails, beer and wine available for purchase onboard! Sit back and relax or lend a hand with the sails! This activity is good for all ages.

$58.44
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4.8/5
45 mins

Immersive Costume Photography Salem MA Pequot House Velvet Parlor

The Velvet Parlor photot room is a candlelit salon, dark, glamorous and mysterious. Draped in velvet and lit by candlelight, The Velvet Parlor is a room that feels like stepping into your favorite dark romantasy. A victorian salon, has dark wood walls, a large fireplace, dark color palette with saturated teal, aged burgundy and black, accents include scrolled mirrors, stained glass and a velvet settee. It feels rich, moody, and luxurious— a gothic parlor, private salon energy. You will feel historical, mysterious, aristocratic, occult, or theatrical in this photography room!

$95.00
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4.6/5
3 h 15 mins

Triple Threat Combo Pass: 3 TOURS (3:30pm, 5pm, & 7pm or 8:30pm)

Save $10 when you embark on all three captivating tours! Immerse yourself in tales of History, Mystery, and Magick through Salem's past and present: 1. Wandering Witches @ 3:30pm: Have you ever wondered, "What is a real Witch?" Join us for an UNSCRIPTED Q & A and discover all you've ever wanted to know with a REAL WITCH. **This tour could take place inside OR outside depending on the weather & guest's desire.** 2. Steps Through 1692 @ 5pm: Travel back in time and unravel the real story of the Salem Witch Trials on this 1 hour walking tour through the heart of Salem, MA. 3. Salem's Spooky Specters @ 7pm or 8:30pm: As night falls, prepare for a 60-75 minute tour that will chill you to the bone as you hear haunting tales of madness, murder, and mayhem while visiting Salem's spookiest locations, with a touch of humor to break the tension. Join us for an unforgettable day of Salem's past and present. We can't wait to see you soon Ghouls and Gals!

$82.00
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4.8/5
45 mins

Immersive Costume Photography Salem MA Pequot House Herbal Hearth

The Herbal Hearth – Colonial Keeping Room Kitchen - A photo set that includes a Huge colonial fireplace, a large gathering table, hutches with apothecary jars and hanging dried herbs & flowers, copper & cast iron pots. The visual elements have a mix of colonial domestic life + folk magic + apothecary vibes!

$95.00
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4/5
1 h 30 mins

Haunted Footsteps Best Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour

Salem has worked its way into the supernatural record as centuries of macabre history and unexplained events have unfolded here. Not all of them are just legends. You will be surprised at the quality of documented paranormal research and authentic chilling tales that have come to define Salem’s reputation. Ghost hunters love our colonial architecture, dimly lit alleyways, and historic cemeteries. You'll hear some first-hand accounts of weird phenomena, bizarre occurrences experienced by residents and exclusive information of local hauntings researched by investigators. And you will be led by a professional guide who brings the city’s most active spirits to life under the glow of a lantern. (This tour does NOT discuss the 1692 Witchcraft Trials; take our Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour).

$30.00
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4.9/5
2 h

1692 Salem Night Walking Tour

Take a journey through 400 years of history with a local historian as your guide. Uncover the secrets of Witch City as we dive deep into the events surrounding the 1692 Salem Witch Trial. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of one of the darkest chapters in American history? Look no further than our immersive Salem Witch Trial Tour. We are beloved by tourists and Locals alike. With so many tours to choose from, look no further, do yourself a favor and book this tour! As you walk through Salem to visit historical sites, you will hear a jaw-dropping story covering Salem before the trials, what caused the witch hysteria, who were the judges and accusers, how residents responded to the accusations, who were the 20 victims, and how it all ended. HIGHLIGHTS: • Family Owned and Operated • Seasons storyteller and Local Historians with 10+ years of experience • Learn 400 years of Salem's rich history in one tour • Loved by locals and tourists alike!

$35.00
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