Explore all of the main haunted attractions in Salem while also getting a well-rounded view of the city and its history. This tour is a great introduction to Salem for first-timers or a memorable night out for locals.

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Duration 1 - 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Get spooked at the Salem Witch Trials Memorial
Explore the extremely haunted Ropes Mansion
Listen to the horrifying ghost tales at the Old Burying Point Cemetery
Have the chance to catch a ghost at the old and terrifying Witch House

Full description

Meet your tour guide and venture through 8-12 different sites around the city, each one spookier than the last, starting with the historical Salem Old Town Hall. Continue down the eerie streets to explore the Old Burying Point Cemetery, a preserved burial ground that was established in 1637 where some prominent pilgrims and town officials were buried. This haunted tour takes you to different sites and reveals their true stories so that you can feel connected to the history that took place there. Experiencing these stories while at the sites where they occurred is a truly unique experience that can’t be recreated by simply reading about their history. During your tour, find out how did Salem became the center for all haunted happenings. The phenomenon is partially explained by Salem’s rich history and the fact that many of its oldest structures and sites are preserved today, including the famed Witch House. Salem’s commitment to preserving this history has made it a perfect spot for spirits to linger and for visitors to experience a connection with the past.

Includes

Guided walking tour
Professional tour guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Headsets
Gratuities

Not suitable for

Pregnant women

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Tours begin at 221 Essex Street, Salem, at the corner of Salem Green and Essex Street, near the Freaky Elegant gift shop and across from Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the activity begins. Your guide will be wearing will be holding a lantern.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Video recording
Alcohol and drugs
Smoking

Know before you go

This tour is family friendly and suitable for all ages
This tour will take place rain or shine
Bring an umbrella or poncho if the weather calls for rain

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 78 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Value for money
4.3/5

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Fun activity while visiting Salem. Guide was very good at handling large group and keeping the pace up and yet interesting throughout the tour. My advice is to take the 60 minute tour. We did 90 minutes and the last half hour was rushed and only added three more stops. The last stop was the graveyard and it was a great place to wrap up a ghost tour, but I don’t think it was worth an extra $15. Note that we were in Salem during what was likely one of the busiest nights. Bravo for the tour guide, he was very good under a very busy schedule. I’d definitely recommend the tour.

October 25, 2021

Nate was our guide and he was awesome! He’s only been in Salem for a month but he was so knowledgeable about the town, and had great recommendations. We went to 3 of his food recommendations and enjoyed them all. We also loved his storytelling and his jokes. We definitely enjoyed our time.

October 16, 2021

Geoffrey was a great storyteller and an impressive guide overall! We loved having history intertwined with tales of ghostly encounters. We also appreciated the fast pace of the tour. Would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Salem! Taking it at dusk was also nice — just the right level of spooky.

October 11, 2021

Salem: 1-Hour Haunted Ghost Tour

Salem: 1-Hour Haunted Ghost Tour

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