Dianne was wonderful. Animated, warm, and completely alive to the stories of Salem. She made history feel less like the past and more like something still breathing in the streets around us. Her eye contact drew you in, her passion never wavered, and her love for this remarkable town was impossible not to feel. A beautiful walk through Salem’s history, led by someone who clearly carries a piece of it with her.
night walks2 hours · after sunset · Salem, Mass.
History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour
Two hours after sunset with a licensed guide: the Witch House, Old Town Hall, the McIntire District and the 1692 memorial, with the ghost stories that belong to them. Outdoors only, rain or shine.
Duration2 hours
LeavesAfter sunset
Meets at32 Derby Square
LanguagesEnglish · Spanish
CancellationFree up to 24 h
ChildrenWelcome
Salem ghost tour highlights
A two-hour guided walk after sunset through Salem’s historic center, mixing the 1692 witch trials with the town’s ghost stories and its maritime past.
- 1Uncover eerie tales of the supernatural on a captivating walking tour
- 2Stroll past the historic Witch House at Salem and Old Town Hall
- 3Get an overview of the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692-1693
- 4Learn about the maritime history of Salem from your licensed guide
- 5Walk through the McIntire District, admiring centuries-old architecture
Route and stops
Nine stops from 32 Derby Square to Salem Witch Trials Memorial, all outdoors; the tour does not enter any buildings.
- 32 Derby SquareMeeting point
- Old Town Hall, Salem
- Essex Street
- Bewitched Sculpture
- The Witch House at Salem
- McIntire Historic District
- Ropes Mansion and Garden
- Chestnut Street District
- Salem Witch Trials MemorialFinal stop
Who it suits
Best for most people: a first evening in Salem, couples, anyone who wants the whole picture. If you want the trials in full depth, without the hauntings, there is a walk for that.
Book it if
- It is your first evening in Salem and you want the whole picture in one walk
- You want the 1692 trials and the ghost stories together, not one or the other
- You are two, or a small group, and happy to be outdoors for two hours
Skip it if
- You want the trials in full depth, without the hauntings.Historical & Witch Trials Walking Tour: SEE IT ALL1692 trials · 2.5 hours · new, no reviews yetfrom $64
Meeting point
It meets at 32 Derby Square. The map below opens on the partner’s own pin.
32 Derby Square
“Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.”
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History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour reviews
Rated 4.82 out of 5 from 821 reviews on GetYourGuide, with the guide scored 4.9. Reviews are shown as they are, low ones included.
★4.82821 reviews
Guide4.9
Transportation4.8
Value for money4.8
This was the most amazing tour, Joe our guide made the tour both informative and fun, he is a credit to your business and has made this tour one of the best we have ever done
Sean was a wonderful tour guide, historian, and story teller! He told us about the story of the Witch Trials of course but we learned a lot about Salem itself, too. A fantastic tour!
Jarred did a great job! great time very informative!! would highly recommend!
821 people have taken this walk and rated it on GetYourGuide. The next step is the calendar.
Options and prices
Two options at the same price, from $36 per person: English or Spanish. All run 2 hours.
| Option | Language · duration | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour | English · 2 hours | from $36 | Book |
| Spanish-Only History and Hauntings Walking Tour | Spanish · 2 hours | from $36 | Book |
Included and not included
The price covers the guided walking tour and licensed guide. What the partner names as not included is listed beside it; anything absent from both columns is not promised.
Included
- Guided walking tour
- Licensed guide
Not included
- We do not enter any buildings on this tour; this is an outdoor activity only
- Gratuities for the guide are not included
Access and mobility
Children are welcome. Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Alcohol and drugs are not allowed.
- Children
- Children welcome
- Bring
- Comfortable shoes · Weather-appropriate clothing
- Not allowed
- Alcohol and drugs
- Know before
- Tours run rain or shine · Likely to sell out
Cancellation and refunds
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can reserve now and pay later.
Tours run rain or shine and are likely to sell out, so booking early costs nothing and holds your place.
Dates and availability
Runs rain or shine and is likely to sell out; live dates and seats are in the partner calendar below.
If this one is full, Historical & Witch Trials Walking Tour: SEE IT ALL runs 2.5 hours and meets at Salem Train Station & parking Garage.
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